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practice is just as important as discovering how you do. People remember specificity, and being known as a horse attorney has led to many referrals that begin the same way:“ My friend has a horse issue— can you help?” Being known as a horse attorney didn’ t limit my practice— it defined it.
Exploring a niche does not require a career-long commitment, savvy lawyers will pivot more than once. I began my career focusing on employment law and had previously worked and obtained a master’ s degree in human resource management. Yet as the equine industry has grown more expensive and litigious, riders, trainers, and barn owners began seeking me out as counsel who
understood both law and the realities of the sport. Despite years invested in another practice area, I pivoted— and it has been the best professional decision I could have made.
Finding a niche does not narrow your options; it deepens your connection to your work and your clients. Young lawyers do not need decades of experience to build something distinctive— they simply need the willingness to lean into what they know and show up where they feel at home. n
Author: Kimbrell Hines – TCBG Law
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