Getting and Using a Lawyer in the U.S.

Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD

The following, miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses requiring legal advice should contact an attorney.

Sections of This Topic Include:

Various Perspectives
Additional Information for Nonprofits (how to get free advice)


Various Perspectives

How Can I Find and Hire the Right Lawyer?
What to Expect from Your Lawyer
FREE LEGAL ADVICE and law information

Legal Forum
Free Advice
Power of Attorney (appointing someone to handle your affairs)
What is Power of Attorney?
Ways in Which a Lawyer can Help
How Do I Select a Lawyer?

Additional Information Focused on Nonprofits

Where Can I Find Free Advice?


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Recommended Books

Basics and General Information

Employment Laws

Intellectual Property


Basics and General Information

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Employment Laws

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Intellectual Property

The following books are recommended because of their highly practical nature and often because they include a wide range of information about this Library topic. To get more information about each book, just hover your cursor over the image of the book. A "bubble" of information will be displayed. You can click on the title of the book in that bubble to get more information, too.