What is law?

Law is the body of the principles recognized and applied by the

court in the administration of justice.

Types of Law

Every citizen ought to know the Law of the Land. There is no excuse for not knowing
the law. It will not help a person defend him or herself in a legal crisis. Ignorance
can never be explained away.

Even when you have not acted against the law, you might need to know the law in
order to protect yourself from people who might violate the law. To know ones rights
and privileges is not only beneficial, it is absolutely essential. You will never know
when the information you have at your disposal might come in handy. Having it
ready before any crisis strikes will help you take immensely wiser and more informed
decisions which you will not regret later. Just as there are varied disciplines in the
field of medicine, there is a wide range of divisions when it comes to law. For
instance, everyone knows that you don't visit a general physician for a severe heart
ailment. You want to consult a heart specialist in this case. Likewise, for every
particular type of law, there are specific attorneys who specialize in that particular
field. It really helps to search and identify the suitable attorney for your particular
case, instead of heading to the nearest or most familiar attorney for every case.

This article briefly lists the types of law:

Admiralty Law

The Admiralty Law is also known as Maritime Law and governs all U.S. All countries
have maritime laws and they are responsible for their vessels regardless of which
ocean they are sailing in. Admiralty Law Attorneys represent cases of all matters
concerning cargo disputes, oil pollution, fishing regulations, international trade, cargo
and injury that takes place on docks and vessels. Admiralty Law Attorneys also offer
advice on trade laws, legal matters concerning environmental groups and the
protection of endangered species. Admiralty Law also covers freight and passenger
liabilities.

Aviation Law

Laws have been instituted by state and federal governments to enhance safety in air
traffic. Aviation Laws in the United States govern aircraft operations and the
maintenance of aircraft facilities.

Bankruptcy Law

When an individual or a company files for relief of debt, it is termed as Bankruptcy.

In the United States, there are specific courts that handle bankruptcy rulings and
specialty attorneys who handle these cases. A fundamental goal of the federal
bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress is to give debtors a financial "fresh start" from
burdensome debts.

Civil Rights

A Civil Rights Attorney has the responsibility of defending the rights and privileges
granted to all United States citizens. These include freedom from slavery, freedom to
vote, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom of speech and the right to
be treated fairly in public places.

Consumer Rights

The Attorney General of a particular state houses the division of Consumer protection
and its team of consumer fraud attorneys. Complaints about misleading advertising
or business practices that are unlawful 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 disseminate laws relating to the creation,
organization and dissolution of corporations. 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 forbidding or
commanding it. Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the
United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. Criminal laws
vary significantly from state to state. There is, however, a Model Penal Code which
serves as a good starting place to gain an understanding of the basic structure of
criminal liability.

Employment Law Employment law is a broad area encompassing all areas of the
employer/employee relationship except the negotiation process covered by labor law
and collective bargaining. Employment law consists of thousands of Federal and state
statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions.

Immigration Law Federal immigration law determines whether a person is an alien,

and associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United States. It
also provides means by which certain aliens can become naturalized citizens with full
rights of citizenship.