Chapter 9
The Substantive Law Areas Most Commonly Practiced by Paralegals
IN THIS CHAPTER
Dealing delicately with the relatives: Domestic law and estate planning
Bouncing with the boom and bust: Business law and bankruptcy law
Easing the pain and suffering: Personal injury and medical malpractice
Cutting through the contracts: Real estate and entertainment law
You may choose to specialize in a particular area of law in your paralegal career. In this chapter, we take a look at some of the areas of law available to paralegals and the specific duties paralegals perform in these areas.
Facing the Family: Domestic Law and Estate Planning
Domestic law and estate planning may touch more average American lives than any of the other areas of law. Domestic law includes the important legal considerations affecting families; adoption, divorce, custody battles, prenuptial agreements, paternity, and child support are just some of the subjects covered by domestic law. Estate planning focuses on wills and the distribution of assets at the time of death.
Settling the family affair: Domestic law ...
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