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Opinions on Rissman? Specifically Worker's Comp. First year attorney salary and billable hours, work environment? TIA

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So anxious about tomorrow... FL Bar Exam results are going to post. I am licensed in another jurisdiction, but already failed the July Bar. No idea what will happen at work if I fail again.

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Does anyone have any intel on in house counsel role at KW property management?

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How is O’Hagan Meyer? Boston office? Salaries? Culture?

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Going solo in PI near Tampa and the one thing that's still confounding me is pricing. How do you all set your rates?

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I have my bachelor’s in political science and just recently completed my paralegal certificate. Before this I’ve worked retail management and mostly customer service. Planning to become a notary soon … more

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What are the pros and cons of moving to Florida as an attorney? My partner really wants to make the move (from WI) to be near her family. It probably wouldn't be a move that lasted more than 2 yea… more

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Do any attorneys have recent feedback about working for Allen Law Firm in Gainesville/Ocala? Looks like Glassdoor only has reviews for support staff and it’s all pre-pandemic. Thanks for any input/inf… more

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Is medical malpractice defense considered insurance defense?

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I'm pretty sure a colleague of mine is struggling with alcohol and I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to get them in trouble, but I'm also worried about their safety and their abili… more

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What firms pay around $185k for a 5th year litigation attorney in Tampa? Looking to move, but need a salary increase.

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Do you all have side hustles in addition to or outside of the practice of law. I feel like I am so unproductive in comparison to some of my classmates that got out of law school and started businesses… more

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Do you all ever feel like your work in law is just... consuming your personal life, too? I didn't even really realize it until I sat down to catch up with a friend and realized that I've misse… more

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How is the corporate/transactional market looking right now?

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RIP to Steve Cozzi. Such a horrible, heinous crime that hits far too close to home. We graduated 2 years apart from the same law school, and I remember seeing his face around the campus he was very in… more

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Looking for lateral or in-house opportunities in construction. Been practicing 6.5 years, and am board certified... Seems like almost everything is ID, which is not what I'm looking for.

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Any Tampa firms hiring for second year commercial litigation associate? Currently clerking out of state for a state Supreme Court.

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Any one have input regarding Sandy Solomon and Solomon law group in Tampa? I am interviewing there. He sounds like a bright legal mind. In some ways sounds too good to be true. Just wanted to see if a… more

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Has anyone incorporated language in their engagement letter stating that the law firm will not allow any third party billing auditor to deduct more than 10% of any bills in any one month?

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Any non-ID, non-personal injury, firms hiring for commercial litigation in South Florida? Asking for a friend (lol) in biglaw (mid to senior) looking to leave.

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Does anyone know of any Miami personal injury firms that are hiring?

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Does anyone know what the effect the new Tort reform bill will have an plaintiff attorney’s fees (not contingency of settlement)? I’ve heard there aren’t lodestar/atty fee in PI cases usually anyway. … more

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An insurer just sent me a wrongful death case to defend but is balking at my rates…

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What’s the best way to find your expert witnesses for personal injury cases? Need to find a great orthopedic expert in Florida for an IME of Plaintiff.

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Let's help each other out! Use this thread to share resources such as courses, books, mentors, podcasts, videos, and articles that have helped you succeed in law!

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As an attorney, do you feel like you make enough money for the work you do? While my salary looks good on paper, the number of personal sacrifices I make to get my work done on top of paying back my s… more

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Anyone else at a plaintiff firm experiencing panic over the new laws going into effect? Are you scrambling to file Complaints before the changes?

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Is there a lot of defense nursing home litigation in Florida? Are there damages caps? What rates do insurers pay defense counsel?

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Is $375 partners $275 associates $175 paralegals acceptable billing rates for excess insurers in a major USA city working on catastrophic personal injury / wrongful death cases?

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What are your insurance defense associate and partner rates?

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Been at a highly regarded insurance defense firm since this past August. 180 hour per month minimum. Working in both state and federal court. I enjoy the people I work with, but am making substantially less than … more

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Glatfelter insurance defense panel rates and thoughts?

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What is the best way to study for board certification; specifically, City, County, and Local Government? I have taken the review CLE but they emphasized that it should be used in conjunction with othe… more

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Are CSK & QPWB considered “ big law” ?

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