A civil litigation lawyer specializes in handling disputes between two or more parties. These disputes can range from contractual disputes, to personal injury cases, to business disputes, and more. In short, civil litigation lawyers handle cases where two parties disagree on a specific issue and need to be heard in a court of law.

A general practice lawyer is a lawyer who provides a broad range of legal services to their clients. These services may include drafting and reviewing legal documents, representing clients in court, and providing advice on a variety of legal matters. Generally, general practice lawyers will have expertise in a variety of areas, such as family law, criminal law, real estate law, business law, and more.