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Solo Practitioners: Individual lawyers who handle a broad range of cases or specialize in a specific area.

Boutique Law Firms: Small firms that specialize in one particular area of law (e.g., intellectual property, immigration, maritime law). They offer deep expertise in their niche.

Full-Service Law Firms: Large firms that have departments covering virtually every area of law (corporate, litigation, real estate, tax, etc.). They can handle complex, multi-faceted cases for large corporations.

In-House Counsel: Lawyers employed directly by a corporation to handle its ongoing legal matters, manage outside counsel, and provide business-focused legal advice.

Of Counsel: Experienced lawyers, often semi-retired or specialists, who have a close and regular relationship with a firm but are not partners or associates.