Lawyers
I'm currently a second year law student, (at the point where I need to decide what type of law to go into). I'm very interested in real estate, but don't want to work for someone else. I want to start a solo practice straight out of the gates. Does anyone have any advice on an area of practice where the attorney has a heads up on real estate opportunities. I was thinking maybe bankruptcy? Not really sure though. Would appreciate some guidance from the real world as opposed to a detached law prof.
Thanks,
Tyler[ Edited by bugmenot on Date 06/03/2004 ]
Are you planing to stay in OK after law school?
Good real estate lawyers are always hard to find. Lots of Contracts and Chancery classes. General business law is also a good idea.
You give us very little about who you are and how your mind works. If you can do it the kind of attny who can "structure" a deal is a godsend. But I don't know of many who can.
You might read my "how to find a lawyer article" from a few weeks ago think about what kind of person you are.
From experience I'll tell you that your interest now, and your ability to make a living practicing law in the area of your interest, may well be two separate & incompatible things.
Talk to lots of lawyers there in OK and get their advice on how to start & how to work into the practice area of your interest.
In actuality you may well end up in an area of practice you haven't even considered, and it might be a better opportunity than you know.
if you're in a small-type town or that's where you want to be, general practice is a great way to start - even if you want to do real estate, you must have some basics about divorce, estate work, civil suits, small business, banking, etc. also, with general practice, you will build up your client base faster.