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General Practice Lawyers (general lawyers) handle a wide range of legal issues, as opposed to specializing in a particular area of the law. Different general practice attorneys will have different areas of law with which they are most comfortable, so if you consult with a general practice lawyer, make sure you discuss the lawyer’s experience in handling the type of legal issue you’d like help with. 

General lawyers typically include the authority to  issue formal opinions to state agencies; act as public advocates in areas such as child support enforcement, consumer protections, antitrust and utility regulation; enforce federal and state environmental laws; handle criminal appeals and serious statewide criminal prosecutions; institute civil suits on behalf of the state; represent the public’s interests in charitable trust and solicitations; operate victim compensation programs, among other tasks based on jurisdiction. 

There are many different types of lawyers available in the legal marketplace today. When you’re looking for legal help with a specific issue, make sure you find a lawyer who’s experienced in the specific area of law with which you’re dealing.