What are some of the most recession-proof practice areas? Getting slightly nervous with the looming recession which looks to be almost inevitable now…

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Any litigation with an attorney fee provision.

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I have never not been busy in labor and employment and the COVID era has been my busiest time.

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Bankruptcy

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Tax

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Litigation and bankruptcy

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Estate planning. But I’m a CRE attorney and I’ve heard from colleagues that affordable housing is also surprisingly insulated.

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Affordable housing is insulated due to federal tax credits being the main source of financing

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Health care

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What signs tell you recession is inevitable?

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Companies are missing earnings left and right. At the same time we have record inflation. We’re probably already in the recession.

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L&E lit for sure. It did well even in 2008. Maybe worth a try.

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Truckers and strip clubs have said its already here. Time to start applying to bankruptcy positions.

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Family/domestic relations.

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Benefits, bankruptcy, tax. That’s what I always hear

Construction

Sooo all of them given the list just created 😂

Corporate/commercial litigation always busy, though getting clients to pay in downturns can be tricky.

Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights Litigation.

We are getting crushed right now. Add in that many of the mortgages we handle were originated around 2008, and there's all kinds of fun stuff to fight about.

Public criminal defense

Personal injury. People are always suing people, and one can argue that in tough economic times people are even more likely to commence a lawsuit

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