The Robert Half Legal poll, a survey developed by Robert Half Legal, was recently conducted by an independent research firm. It includes responses from 300 attorneys from among the largest law firms and corporations in the United States and Canada, and all respondents have at least three years of experience in the legal field.
Lawyers were asked, “In your opinion, which one of the following areas of law will experience the most growth in the next three months?” 32% cited bankruptcy/foreclosure, another 22% cited Litigation, another 10% cited Labor and Employment, and another 6% cited Intellectual property as an area poised for growth. Only 1% cited Healthcare as an area poised for growth.
“Economic conditions continue to fuel demand for specialists in bankruptcy and litigation,” said Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal. “These specialties are broad in scope, since they are not restricted to specific industries or client types. Their wide reach, combined with the complex financial issues that individuals and businesses face, may result in ongoing demand in this area.”
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