Re: Going solo- Immigration or Bankruptcy?

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lol . . . yeah - last I heard having "lab rats" is something inevitable when starting
off. I do, of course, have and plan to take courses offered by ALI-ABA and AILA
along with purchasing treatises and form books. I also plan to charge less in the
beginning and more as I gain more experience.

Anyway, I'm just looking for helpful input - thank you!

On 3/15/08, Rob wrote:
> Bankruptcy law has become increasingly difficult to practice,
> but it can be learned. Just not sure too many clients would
> want to be your lab rats.
>
> On 3/15/08, jlaw360 wrote:
>> I will be moving to the Central Valley (in CA) this July
>> and will opening up my own firm. I already have the funding
>> for my start-up costs (including the advertising). Although
>> I have no prior experience in bankruptcy or immigration
>> law, I plan on opening up my shingle in one or both of
>> these areas. With the market, the way it is, it seems like
>> it would be a good idea to do bankruptcy law, but I'm just
>> not sure whether or not I'll make any money if I do
>> practice bankruptcy. I'm also considering immigration law
>> (I am fluent in Spanish). So here are the questions . . .
>>
>> Which practice do you think will pay off better? Any idea
>> what the average salary for a solo practitioner in these
>> areas is? Keeping in mind that I have no experience in
>> either area, which area is easier to learn?
>>
>> Any input will be helpful. Thanks!