Re: Going solo- Immigration or Bankruptcy?

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Good to know. I really appreciate the responses. Thank you.

On 3/17/08, solo attorney wrote:
> I disagree with Rob about bankruptcy law. The traps that he
> mentions are all things that can easily be learned by reading
> articles online, reading books, attending seminars....
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> The 910 day rule is probably in every book. I would buy the
> Nutshell series by Epstein.
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> On 3/15/08, Rob wrote:
>> 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!
>>>
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>>> 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!
>>>