What was the attorney’s professional or educational emphasis prior to law school?
In drafting an oil and gas contract, it might be helpful to have an attorney who was trained as a petroleum engineer. In a medical malpractice case, experience in the health-care industry would be beneficial to the consumer. A former journalist might write the best appellate brief, and a CPA might be the most effective tax attorney, if that is your need. Family law cases often involve issues that span the legal spectrum.
