How would you compare it against life as a big-city attorney?
Can you still make a lucrative living?
Which do you prefer/why?
How do you get established in a small community?
Answers from Lawyers/Attorneys would be great.
ibu guru
A small-town attorney is a "ham & egger" -- a "jack of all trades" (or legal areas). You might handle a divorce for one client and a will for another while dealing with another client's traffic ticket(s) and set up a new corporation for business person. You get a lot of variety, but you need to refer difficult cases to those who are experts in that specialty.
Often the small-town lawyer grew up in that town or vicinity and has ties to the community already -- went to high school there, has relatives in the area, etc. To go to a new small town and set up from scratch is rare, but if you found a small town in need of a lawyer, you would be welcomed. Join the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, other service organizations, a local church -- get involved in civic affairs to become known & respected and the biz comes to you. Aggressive soliciting does not fit the small-town ethos.
If you were a "small-town kid," family-oriented or wanted an easier-going close-knit community, or like a lot of variety, then this may be right for you. If you are competitive, career-oriented, driven, like challenges, or would prefer to specialize in an area of law and really know it, small-town law would definitely not be your cup of tea.
Orignal From: Tips: Could you explain Life as a Small Town Attorney/Lawyer?
Post a Comment