Best second language for a new lawyer to know?

Question

I'm a soon-to-be personal injury attorney. I'd like to learn an additional language and interested in what language would best increase business. Spanish is an obvious choice, but I am also considering Portuguese.

I work for an East Coast plaintiffs' firm. I am currently in Pennsylvania and New Jersey but considering moving to South Carolina or Georgia.

I also know German, but I have not used it at all since college.

Answer 1

2=english or Amerikan

1=Krat Guvt gibberish

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I was hurt once in West Virginia when a delivery truck backed over my foot at work. My company tried to settle with me fast because they knew it wasn't my fault. I called a nearby personal injury lawyer in my area who gave me excellent advice and I was able to get a decent settlement to cover my hosptial bills that weren't covered by my primary insurance. I'd find a lawyer in New Jersey. http://www.accidentlawyerlocator.com/New... My personal injury lawyer was help me because they hope to make some money at the same time. Try calling a injury lawyer to see if they can help.



Sorry to hear about your situation.

Answer 3

Research the area you want to work in.  Determine the clientele you'd have.  Like you said, Spanish is probably the obvious choice...and if I were you I'd stick to that one.  Everything is already written in English and Spanish these days...kind of a hint that you'll end up with more than one person who is more fluent in Spanish than English...