Is there a book or something I can read about first party property defense. Just started working at a firm and they basically threw me into the ocean to swim with no guidance whatsoever.

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Has happened to me at my FP positions also. Been a ride for sure. Thanks for asking as I'm following the responses.

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Same!!! Just googling everything and looking at cases and materials from conferences. What state? I am in FL and can e-mail you the resources my firm has accumulated for new associates if you like. I feel like I am drowning even though I am getting training. I have been here two weeks and think I have only billed a few hours because everything is taking me so long to figure out. I think at least I have a grasp of affirmative defenses so far lol!

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Story of my FP life so far. Florida here as well, but thankfully no billable issues any longer. But, the learning curve makes other things fall behind.

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Oh no! Just took a job doing this.

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