Regardless of the problems you have and for which you need a lawyer, it is best to call a specialist in that particular field. In general, lawyers are not obliged, by the nature of their profession, to focus in a single direction; there are many who choose to solve various cases, from those of a commercial nature, to civil or criminal cases. However, a lawyer specialized in a certain type of law can help you much better in a specific and difficult to solve situation.
As far as civil law is concerned, it refers to the legal system by which litigations between persons are resolved, in different areas of activity. At the same time, civil law is based on a set of laws that regulate social and/ or patrimonial relations between individuals and/ or legal entities.
Not sure if you need a civil rights attorney?
Here are some concrete situations in which such a professional can help you.
Inheritance and succession
There are many cases in which the division of an inheritance can lead to different complications, in terms of understanding between the parties involved. There are clear rules governing how the inheritance is divided, between different family members and other acquaintances, in the presence or absence of a will.
A civil rights attorney Denver professional can help you better understand the position you are in and what your rights are, but also the conditions in terms of inheritance and share of the succession. Things can get complicated when we are talking about several family members, who receive part of the inheritance, according to an order and classification provided by law.
Rental agreement
Renting a home should always be done on the basis of a rental contract, in which the obligations and rights of the tenant and the owner are clearly presented. The contract mentions various specific aspects related to the maintenance of the house, the amount of money paid monthly, the date on which the rent is collected and so on. There are situations in which the landlord abuses the rights stipulated in the contract or the tenant does not respect the deadline, causes property damage etc. When one or more of these conditions are violated by one or both of the contractual parties, a civil rights attorney can help you solve the dispute.
Drafting a contract
A civil rights attorney can help you in everything that means drafting and reviewing a contract., whether we are talking about rental contracts, property contracts, commercial sales transactions, as well as pre-contracts. The attorney will clear things up for you and guide you to make the best choices that are in your best interest, each time when a contract is drafted. You will understand more clearly the conditions in the contract, you will know your rights and what to expect when different points in the contract are violated and what you can do about it.
Claim ownership
The owner of an asset has the right to claim it from another person who owns it without having the legal right. They are also entitled to compensation. If you are in this situation and you need legal representation and counseling, it is best to use the services of an attorney specialized in civil law. He/ she will help you demonstrate the right you have in owning that property and to establish the nature of the compensation, depending on the circumstances.