I'm a prospective law student looking to pick your brains.I currently work at the executive level in business/high and ultra high net worth immigration and want to launch my own solo practice in this niche immediately after law school.
Since I won't have actual practice experience yet as an actual lawyer, I’m wondering about logistics. Is it feasible/common to launch a firm right away and use freelance or contract attorneys to help do the substantive work while I learn the ropes and handle business development?
What is the best way to structure this? Would it be considered hiring co-counsel, bringing on an "Of Counsel" attorney, or outsourcing to freelance/contract lawyers? Of course, please let me know if such an arrangement is even possible in New York, where I intend to practice.
Thanks so much for any insights or advice!
