1. Real Estate: With a thriving population there is consistently work to be done in this active Florida practice area. In particular be prepared to deal with the three key areas of Florida real estate law: construction, construction, and construction! Real estate law continues to be on the rise statewide, especially in Miami.
2. Tax: Tax law is always en vogue in Florida as more firms project growth in this area. Jacksonville and Miami are the current Florida tax law hot spots.
3. Corporate: Florida corporate law generally revolves around real estate as well as complex tax and finance issues. Many Florida attorneys are now specializing entirely in the corresponding compliance and administrative sub-issues. Corporate law is always popular in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, and Tampa.
4. Trusts and Estates: Trusts and estates law has been a constant in Florida due to an aging demographic. Notable practice areas here include inheritance- and probate-related niches. In addition, be on guard for the numerous tax issues that can and will cross over. Trusts and estates law is popular statewide, particularly in Miami and Orlando.
5. Healthcare: With a multitude of retirees, it does not come as a surprise that healthcare legal issues are abundant. HMO, coverage, and premium issues dominate the Florida healthcare landscape nowadays. Healthcare is most popular in Miami and Tampa.
6. Biotechnology: There has been a notable recent increase in the number of successful biotechnology firms in Florida, many of which are connected to local industry. Biotechnology is gaining in Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando.
7. International: Florida's geographic location gives its citizens opportunities to explore the global legal scene as well. Latin American and Caribbean communities are by far the most represented. International law is heating up in Miami.
8. Intellectual Property: Florida intellectual property law centers on trademark and copyright law. In addition, aviation and aerospace have been staples, courtesy of Cape Canaveral. Recently, Orlando and Tampa have seen the most growth in this exciting area.
9. Entertainment: With Disney World in the state, there is much entertainment law work to be done in Florida. Take note that a good portion of entertainment law is transaction based, which means a good amount of mediation, negotiation, and, of course, contract drafting. Entertainment is especially fashionable in Orlando and Miami.
10. Agricultural: When it comes to agricultural bounty, Florida has always had much to offer. Most legal work relates to produce and farming. Agricultural law is particularly in style in Tampa.
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