Texas attorney Ebony Rivon discusses how and why it’s important to realize that different lawyers do different things - they focus on specific areas. You wouldn’t want to hire a family law attorney to represent you in bankruptcy court. So it’s important to think about your problem and consider what type of lawyer may be able to help.
Some common legal issues that lawyers specialize in are: Personal Injury, Family Law, Probate/Estates, Criminal, Business Disputes, Landlord/Tenant, Property, Bankruptcy, and many others.
For more information, check out TYLA's written Guide to Hiring a Lawyer at howtexascourtswork.tyla.org.