Transitioning from Criminal to Civil

I’m at a crossroads in my legal career and could really use some guidance from those with experience in civil litigation. Here's my situation:

I've spent the last six years as a criminal attorney, with trial experience as both a prosecutor and a public defender, across two states. I’ve also had a brief stint in private defense work. However, I'm growing increasingly disillusioned with the day-to-day life…[Continued below]…>

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