What type of lawyer do I need?

BEAVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Lawyer Referral Categories

Please refer to this descriptive list of categories in our Lawyer Referral Service for guidance on the type of attorney that you need.

Appeals

Driver License Suspension Appeals
You would like to speak to an attorney about filing a driver’s license appeal.

IRS Tax Appeal
You would like to speak to an attorney in regards to an IRS tax appeal.

Landlord/Tenant Appeals
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding filing an appeal on a landlord/tenant decision.

Property Assessment Appeals
You would like to speak to an attorney about your property which was the subject of a reassessment and you want to file an appeal.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy
You would like to speak to an attorney about filing for bankruptcy.

Business Law

Business Formation, Management, and Dissolution
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding starting your own business, business management or formal closure of a business with the state.

Contract Dispute, Drafting, Interpretation
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a contract dispute, drafting a contract, or interpreting a contract.

Intellectual Property (Copyright, patent, trademark)
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding obtaining a copyright, patent or trademark or about infringement on an existing copyright, patent or trademark.

Lease, Purchase or Sales Agreements
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a lease, a purchase or sales agreement.

Criminal Law

Adult
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding an adult criminal issue or are seeking criminal representation for an adult.

DUI
You would like to speak to an attorney about representation for a driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Expungement
You would to speak to an attorney about obtaining an expungement.

Federal Offenses
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a federal offense or seeking representation for a federal offense.

Juvenile
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a juvenile criminal issue or are seeking criminal representation for a juvenile.

Summary Offenses – Including Traffic Violations
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a summary offense or traffic violation. Summary offenses can include disorderly conduct, loitering, harassment and low-level retail theft, among others.

Debt Collection

Credit Card/Contract Collections
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding someone attempting to collect a debt from you.

Mortgage Foreclosure (Tax Sale/Sheriff Sale)
You would like to speak to an attorney about a foreclosure that you are facing on property that you own.

Tax Debt (State and Federal)
You would like to speak to an attorney on a state or federal tax debt.

Employment

Discrimination (Workplace)
You would like to speak to an attorney because you feel you have been discriminated against by your employer.

Employee/Employer Dispute
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a dispute between an employee/employer.

Labor Law (EEOC, ADA, Long Term Disability, Union)
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding labor laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), long term disability or union contracts and/or representation.

Pension, 401K & Retirement
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a pension, 401K or retirement.

Unemployment Compensation
You would like to speak to an attorney about filing an unemployment compensation claim or an issue with your unemployment compensation. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Worker’s Compensation
You would like to speak with an attorney about your worker’s compensation or filing for worker’s compensation.

Workplace Harassment
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a harassment issue at your workplace.

Wrongful Termination
You would like to speak to an attorney because you feel you have been wrongfully terminated.

Estates and Wills

Guardianships
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding obtaining guardianship over another adult person.

Medicaid Planning
You would like to speak to an attorney to obtain assistance and direction in preparing a Medicaid application.

Power of Attorney / Advance Directives
You would like to speak to an attorney about preparing a Power of Attorney or Advance Directives (legal document stating your medical wishes if you can no longer make decisions because of a serious illness or injury.)

Trusts
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding establishing a trust or an issue with a trust (when a person (trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries.)

Wills and Estate Planning and Administration
You would like to speak to an attorney about establishing a will, estate planning and or administration.

Family Law

Adoption
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding placing a child for adoption or adopting a child.

Custody
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding obtaining custody of a child, enforcing custody, or modifying an existing custody order.

Divorce
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding filing for divorce or a pending divorce.

Domestic Relations – Child or Spousal Support
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a domestic relations issue, filing for child or spousal support, or an existing child or spousal support order.

Grandparent’s Rights
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding obtaining Grandparent’s Rights.

Guardianship
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding obtaining guardianship over a child or someone under 18 years of age.

Prenuptial Agreement
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding drafting a prenuptial agreement.

Protection From Abuse (PFA)
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order or are seeking representation for an upcoming PFA trial.

Miscellaneous

Civil
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a non-criminal issue, dispute, or lawsuit in which you or the opposing party is seeking compensation.

Civil Rights (Discrimination by a government agency)
You would like to speak to an attorney concerning a violation of your civil rights.

Defamation
You would like to speak to an attorney because you feel someone has damaged your reputation through slander or libel.

Immigration and Naturalization
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding the immigration and naturalization process.

Insurance Interpretation
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding interpreting insurance policy information.

Legal Malpractice
You would like to speak with an attorney regarding negligence or breach of contract by a lawyer. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Lemon Law
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a purchase of a vehicle or consumer goods that repeatedly fail to meet standards of performance and quality. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Medical Malpractice
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding a health care professional causing injury to a patient through a negligent act or omission. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Military, Veterans Affairs
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding military issues such as enlistment procedures or discharge issues, among others.

Municipal Law
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding codes and regulations for your municipality.

Name Change
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding changing your name or changing the name of your child.

Oil and Gas Leases
You would like to speak to an attorney about an oil or gas lease on your land.

Personal Injury
You would like to speak to any attorney and you have a verifiable injury and wish to seek compensation from those responsible. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Product Liability
You would like to speak to any attorney regarding an injury by a defective product and are seeking compensation from the responsible party. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

School Law
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding school laws.

Social Security Disability/Income
You would like to speak to an attorney concerning Social Security disability benefits. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Veterans Affairs Claims
You are a veteran or family member of a veteran who would like to speak to an attorney about veteran affairs claims and/or benefits. (May qualify for a free consultation.)

Property Law

Deed Transfer
You would like to speak to an attorney about transferring a deed.

Landlord/Tenant
You are a landlord or tenant who would like to speak to an attorney about a landlord/tenant issue.

Real Estate Transactions
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding purchasing a property or other real estate transactions issue.

Reverse Mortgage
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding the reverse mortgage process or an issue with a reverse mortgage.

Title Searches
You would like to speak to an attorney about having a title search performed.

Zoning and Land Use
You would like to speak to an attorney regarding zoning or land use laws.

Online Lawyer Referral Service

Once you have determined what type of lawyer you need, finding a lawyer for your specific situation is just a few clicks away with our online Lawyer Referral Service. This online tool will provide you with the name and number of a lawyer for you to contact to schedule a consultation.

FAQs

What if I do not see my specific issue on the list?

If you do not see a category for your specific needs, you may choose a category that closely relates to your issue, for example if your issue involves a Will but is not necessary “Wills and Estate Planning and Administration,” you can still select this category as it will refer you to an attorney who is knowledgable in Wills. If you are still uncertain after reviewing the “What type of attorney do I need” section above, please contact our office at 724-728-4888.

What if I just have a question?

Please do not contact the Beaver County Bar Association with any legal questions or for legal advice. We are unable to provide answers to these types of questions. Once you have received a referral through our online service, you can then contact that attorney for advice and/or with any legal questions.

What if I cannot afford an attorney or the $25 for the 30 minute consultation?

If you are unable to afford an attorney, please contact Neighborhood Legal Services at 724-378-0595 or at www.nlsa.us to see if you qualify for assistance in obtaining a low-cost attorney. Any questions you have regarding their services must be directed to them.