Re: Going solo- Immigration or Bankruptcy?

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I was not trying to be a smartass. There are just too many
traps for the unwary under the new Bankruptcy laws (i.e. automatic
termination of the automatic stay in some cases, issues dealing
with 910 vehicles, etc.). You can probably learn on the job,
just be sure you watch for the traps.

Having just started out, you may want to consider your public
defender's office. Criminal defense work brings a great deal of
immediate and good experience for the solo.

Sorry if I came off as a smartass.

On 3/15/08, thanks wrote:
> 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!
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