What kind of lawyer do you need?

Find the sentence closest to your situation. Each one leads to lawyers who handle that kind of matter.

• We are separating and I need to know where I standFamily & Divorce. Divorce, custody, maintenance, adoption and matters under the Marriage Registration Ordinance, Kandyan and Muslim law.
• Someone is building on my land, or the boundary is wrongLand & Property. Title disputes, partition actions, rei vindicatio, boundary and possession cases, and land acquisition.
• I am buying, selling, gifting or mortgaging propertyDeeds & Notary Services. Transfer deeds, gifts, mortgages, leases, title searches and attestation by a Notary Public.
• Someone I know has been arrested or summoned by the policeCriminal Defence. Bail, Magistrate’s Court and High Court trials, appeals, and police and Bribery Commission matters.
• I am owed money or someone broke an agreement with meCivil Litigation. Money recovery, damages, injunctions, breach of contract and other District Court actions.
• I am starting a company or signing a business contractCompany & Commercial. Company formation, shareholder agreements, contracts, compliance and Commercial High Court cases.
• I lost my job unfairly or my employer has not paid my duesLabour & Employment. Wrongful termination, Labour Tribunal applications, gratuity, EPF/ETF and workplace disputes.
• A family member has died, or I want to write my willWills & Testamentary. Drafting last wills, probate and letters of administration, and estate distribution.
• A public official or the state has treated me unlawfullyFundamental Rights. Applications to the Supreme Court for violations of rights under the Constitution.
• I cannot keep up with a loan, or a bank is moving to sell my propertyBanking & Finance. Loans, guarantees, leasing, parate execution, debt restructuring and recovery actions.
• Someone gave me a cheque that bouncedDebt Recovery. Recovering unpaid money, cheque dishonour cases and summary procedure on liquid claims.
• I was in a road accident and need compensationMotor Accidents & Insurance. Motor traffic cases, compensation claims and insurance disputes.
• My tenant will not leave, or my landlord is forcing me outRent & Tenancy. Ejectment, rent disputes, lease agreements and matters under the Rent Act.
• Someone is copying my brand, design or workIntellectual Property. Trademarks, copyright, patents and domain disputes under the Intellectual Property Act.
• I received a tax assessment I do not agree withTax. Income tax, VAT, customs and appeals to the Tax Appeals Commission.
• I live overseas and need help with documents or property back homeImmigration & Visas. Visas, residence, dual citizenship and documentation for overseas Sri Lankans.
• I paid for something that was faulty or never deliveredConsumer Protection. Complaints about defective goods and services and Consumer Affairs Authority matters.
• My builder has delayed, overcharged or done poor workConstruction & Engineering. Building contracts, CIDA disputes, delay claims and arbitration.
• I want to settle a dispute without a long court caseArbitration & Mediation. Commercial arbitration, Mediation Board settlements and other ways to resolve disputes without a trial.
• I was defrauded online or someone is defaming me on social mediaCyber & Data Protection. Online fraud, defamation on social media and compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.
• A nearby project is polluting or damaging the environmentEnvironmental Law. Environmental protection licences, public nuisance and Central Environmental Authority matters.
• Cargo was lost, damaged or delayed at seaMaritime & Shipping. Cargo claims, charter disputes, ship arrest and admiralty actions.