Michelle Ritchie

o A corporation is a formal way to organize your business to gain rights and privileges, and to limit your personal liability. An attorney can help determine the tax and financial advantages and disadvantages to incorporation.

Workers' compensation lawyers interpret workers' compensation laws and can help if you have a job-related injury. Workers' compensation can include weekly wage payments, money for financial losses due to the injury, and paid medical expenses.

Employment attorneys focus on the many laws concerning the relationship between employers and employees. An attorney in this area can help with employment contracts to protect your rights.

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money—basically, everything that belongs to you. Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die.