How much of an overlap is there between AmLaw-caliber construction litigation (design defect, etc. not PI) and real-estate litigation? And do you learn enough about raising money, developing, buying and selling properties to be able to work on the business side?

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Not much

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Thanks!

I agree - not much overlap between construction litigation and real estate litigation. However, doing both will make you more marketable.

As far a the development side goes, litigation has almost no overlap with that (usually!). If you want to do development transactions, it’s a completely different skill set.

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Thanks for the info. Figured as much, but needed to ask.

Yeah not much. We have a real estate partner in our boutique construction firm, and it's mostly so our clients can use them for closing deals. We don't work together on claims.

Thanks for all the info. Makes sense!

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