This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments, headed by members of the bar, primarily engaged in the practice of law. These establishments may specialize in a particular form of law practice or provide a range of legal services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing specialized legal or paralegal services, (except offices of lawyers and attorneys, settlement offices, and title abstract offices)--are classified in U.S. Industry 541199, All Other Legal Services;
• Researching public land records to gather information relating to real estate titles; preparing documents necessary for the transfer of the title, financing, and settlement; conducting final real estate settlements and closings; and filing legal and other documents relating to the sale of real estate--are classified in U.S. Industry 541191, Title Abstract and Settlement Offices; and
• Providing legal aid or advice, and are non-profit a nd tax-exempt--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5411102, Legal Aid Societies and Similar Legal Services.