Second year attorney with 145k offer with Shumaker and Hill Ward in Tampa. Differences? Cons of either?

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Hill Ward 100%. Top notch in this area with extremely well respected lawyers. I think HWH is a cut above Shumaker

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Wow. That’s a great offer from Shumaker (in terms of what they offer). They have paid so far below market that I cannot believe it. There are 6th years only making a small amount above that. I wonder how they feel. I left because the pay was so dismal. I went to a regional firm and got paid more. Much more. But I have more years on you. I would go to HWH. Shumaker has had so much turnover. I don’t know about HWH’s turnover. Hill Ward is only in Florida though…and the TPA region so unless the firm you move to recognizes them, not sure how they lateral out…

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They did just get raises but it sucks for people who aren’t new because they are a smidgen above you. Similar to what Greenberg did to their fifth years except not around 140 lmao. It’s up to you and the vibe you get with the people. Everyone else is new so you won’t feel the like the new person lol. Cannot say how it is now but when I was there, it was sink or swim, use and abuse and turnover. Happy I left when I did and got paid my worth. They are only giving raises because all their people keep leaving.

Been practicing in Tampa over 5 years. My opinion, Hill Ward is a more respected shop.

What type of work would you be doing at each firm?

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So which firm did you choose? HWH represented my family on several matters over the last 30 years and they have done an excellent job each time. Great lawyers who are very well respected in Tampa but also very well known all over Florida. Not so much outside of FL, I’ll give you that, but they are great lawyers who have pulled young associates in on every matter.

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