For those who like litigation, but not personal injury and premises liability claims, why areas are you feeling the most traction in while looking for lateral moves to other firms?

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If Florida, first party property.

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Not in Florida, but thanks for the reply!

Civil rights defense work (Public entity/ employment)

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Cyber, privacy

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