Been practicing general insurance defense lit for two years. Interested in becoming a coverage attorney. What’s the best way to transition? Substantial pay cut?

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Don’t do it. Same miserable hours and pay.

I’d disagree. Coverage work is very challenging and detailed and has a steep learning curve but it is in demand and pays much better. My rates as an experienced coverage attorney are significantly higher then someone doing insurance defense work.

I did gen. lit. before making the jump to coverage. That was really never an issue that was brought up during the interview process. And in the little was discussed it was actually a positive because I had significant deposition and trial experience.

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