Legal consultants are independent professionals who provide advice and assistance on a variety of legal issues. The most common type of legal consultant is the lawyer who advises their clients on how to proceed with their cases. Alternatively, some consultants may specialize in various areas of law, like tax law or family law. However, it's important to remember that even though lawyers have been certified as expert witnesses, they're bound by the rules of evidence and must give testimony based on facts. Legal consultants aren't attorneys, so they can't offer any legal advice or represent you in court.