I am currently a 32 yr old mid-level associate at a small PI firm in Chicago, mainly auto cases. I have been practicing in Chicago for 4.5 years now and I’ve tried 15 cases with varying results. I love my current firm; zero complaints other than dealing with bad clients. My wife has a job offer at an investment bank in NYC, which will pay her more than our current combined income. I want to keep doing PI but NY is a no-fault state. Any ideas on how to lateral or where my skills would transfer?

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You are a litigator by nature. Trial and litigation skills are transferable and most attorneys don’t know how to do either.

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NY May be a no fault state, but there's still a lot of auto accidents being litigated. Take it from a guy who defends the bus company for a living.

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I work in Florida, which is also a no-fault state, and we are SATURATED with PI. Just because it’s no fault does not mean there’s no PI. We’re just typically suing the insurers instead.

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No fault does not eliminate auto cases lol. Plus I’m sure you’ll love the Labor Law here too!

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Gotta love that 240

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NJ/NY here, plenty of work for a PI attorney in this area.

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I went from Chicago to Michigan, a no-fault State. The transfer was easy because I fell into a great firm. Sign up for ICLE and learn the basics of the auto law there. You’ll be fine.

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