As with Facebook, there are rare instances of firms that use Twitter well; they tend to be smaller firms that
specialize in particular areas of law.
For lawyers, the lesson is to always ensure the client knows if you are
specializing in a particular area of law before you take on a case.
A certified specialist is more than just an attorney who
specializes in a particular area of law.
A Certified Specialist is more than just an attorney who
specializes in a particular area of law.
In addition to the clinics that serve a specific geographic area, some clinics serve specific ethno - linguistic populations or
specialize in a particular area of law.
Not exact matches
In the age of complicated legal matters, many lawyers are increasingly specialized and you'll get better services from someone with a practice focus in a particular area of the law than a generalist who deals with a broad spectrum of legal issue
In the age
of complicated legal matters, many lawyers are increasingly
specialized and you'll get better services from someone with a practice focus
in a particular area of the law than a generalist who deals with a broad spectrum of legal issue
in a
particular area of the
law than a generalist who deals with a broad spectrum
of legal issues.
Additionally, students would take classes
in a specific order allowing classes to be specially planned to give students within the specialization a more
in - depth study
of the subject matter, potentially studying how there
area of interest applies to other substantive
areas of law that are not commonly part
of the
particular specialized area of study.
Last I checked, New York did not have a process for certifying attorneys
in particular specialized areas of law.
These smaller practices often hone
in on very
particular areas of law — something that can be very beneficial if you have a highly
specialized matter.
The issue appears to be a
particular problem
in specialized areas of law such as intellectual property and Aboriginal
law.
** Membership, association and / or awards
in or by any organization shall not be construed as representing or implying any
specialized or unique competence
in the practice
of and / or
in any
particular area of law.
Many have suggested that lawyers who list their
areas of practice
in that field arguably violate the ethical rules which prohibit lawyers from stating that they «
specialize»
in a
particular area of law.
Stephen is a partner with Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and
specializes in the
areas of intellectual property and entertainment
law with
particular emphasis on structuring, restructuring, finance, litigation and dispute resolution.
If the friend or relative
specializes in an
area of law outside your needs, he or she may not be competent to address your
particular legal issue.