Trying to find a lateral (with their own book) to join our firm. We are a small firm of about 6 attorneys and represent a number of super high net worth investors and investment firms. So there would likely be significant referrals to the lateral. Any advice on finding such a person.

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Santa Monica. California.

What state?

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California

What kind of work?

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Real estate transactions, real estate litigation or trusts and estates.

Benefits and high origination %. Every firm wants partners with a book.

I truly appreciate that bit of advice. I’ll make sure when I post on LI next week to highlight that.

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