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Information about all aspects of finances affected by a serious health condition. Includes income sources such as work, investments, and private and government disability programs, and expenses such as medical bills, and how to deal with financial problems.
Information about all aspects of health care from choosing a doctor and treatment, staying safe in a hospital, to end of life care. Includes how to obtain, choose and maximize health insurance policies.
Answers to your practical questions such as how to travel safely despite your health condition, how to avoid getting infected by a pet, and what to say or not say to an insurance company.

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Many lawyers specialize in different types of law.  A list of different specialties can help you determine which kind of specialist you need. If you can't figure out what type of lawyer you need, ask one who is in general practice. He or she will direct you to the necessary specialty if needed.

Most people find a lawyer through referrals. For other methods to locate a lawyer, click here.

Once you identify a lawyer or lawyers that have the expertise you need, interview each to determine which works best for you and the situation. Prepare a list of questions ahead of time. Our Prioritizer will help you add questions as you think of them. You can then push a button and reorder the questions to your priority before the meeting.

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How Can I Learn About A Lawyer's Expertise And History?

  • Most state bar association websites allow searches of individual lawyers to see if he or she is in good standing as a layer, or whether the person has faced disciplinary action. You can find your state bar association through the American Bar Association's web site.
  • Avvo.com offsite link ranks lawyers by a score of 1 to 10.
  • LawyerRatingz.com offsite link rates lawyers on a scale of 1 to 5. The reviews contain comments by clients.
  • Martindale.com offsite link has includes peer review ratings of individual lawyers by other lawyers.