Every citizen must know the Law of the Land. There is no excuse for not knowing the law. It will not help a person defend themselves in a legal crisis. Ignorance can never be explained.
Even when you haven’t acted against the law, you may need to know the law to protect yourself from people who might violate it. Knowing one’s rights and privileges is not only beneficial, it is absolutely essential. You never know when the information at your disposal might be useful to you. Having it ready before a crisis strikes will help you make immensely wise and more informed decisions that you won’t regret later. Just as there are various disciplines in the field of medicine, there are a wide range of divisions when it comes to law. For example, everyone knows that you don’t see a general practitioner for a serious heart ailment. You want to see a heart specialist in this case. Also, for each particular type of law, there are specific attorneys who specialize in that particular field. It really helps to search and identify the right lawyer for your particular case, instead of going to the closest or familiar lawyer for each case.
This article briefly lists the types of laws:
Admiralty Law
Admiralty Law is also known as Maritime Law and applies throughout the US All countries have maritime laws and are responsible for their vessels no matter what ocean they sail on. Admiralty Law Attorneys represent cases in all matters related to cargo disputes, oil pollution, fishing regulations, international trade, cargo, and injuries that occur on docks and vessels. Admiralty Law Solicitors also offer advice on business law, legal matters involving environmental groups and the protection of endangered species. The Admiralty Act also covers cargo and passenger responsibilities.
Aeronautical Law
State and federal governments have instituted laws to improve air traffic safety. Aviation laws in the United States govern aircraft operations and maintenance of aircraft facilities.
bankruptcy law
When an individual or business files for debt relief, it is called Bankruptcy. In the United States, there are specific courts that handle bankruptcy judgments and specialized attorneys who handle these cases. A primary goal of the federal bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress is to give debtors a financial “fresh start” from onerous debts.
Civil rights
A Civil Rights Lawyer has the responsibility of upholding the rights and privileges afforded to all citizens of the United States. These include freedom from slavery, freedom to vote, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and the right to be treated fairly in public places.
consumer rights
The Attorney General of a particular state houses the Consumer Protection Division and its team of consumer fraud lawyers. Complaints about misleading advertising or business practices that are illegal can be filed and that division investigates and mediates on behalf of the consumer.
Corporate Law
A corporation is a legal entity created through the laws of its state of incorporation. Individual states have the power to pass laws relating to the creation, organization and dissolution of joint stock companies. Many states follow the Model Business Corporation Act.
criminal law
A “crime” is any act or omission (of an act) in violation of a public law that prohibits or mandates it. Although some common law crimes exist, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. Criminal laws vary significantly from state to state. However, there is a Model Penal Code that serves as a good starting point for understanding the basic structure of criminal liability.
Employment Law Labor law is a broad area that encompasses all areas of the employer/employee relationship except the bargaining process covered by labor law and collective bargaining. Employment law consists of thousands of federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
Immigration Law Federal immigration law determines whether a person is a foreign national and the associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of foreign nationals in the United States. It also provides means by which certain aliens may become naturalized citizens with full citizenship rights.
There are still many more laws than can be reviewed here.