When most people think of lawyers, they have visions of courtrooms and legal battles the likes of which they've seen in Law & Order. But, the world of law is vast.
Law school doesn't adequately prepare you for the many avenues you can take in your career as a lawyer. So, allow me to help you.
If you went to law school because you know you wanted to argue and fight out court cases and you've always known that about yourself, then it sounds like litigation is your future. And, you'll likely be happy as a litigator.
On the other hand, if you're unsure of where to go, you know you don't want to spend your work like battling things out in a courtroom, or perhaps you have interests and aspirations outside of law, then I suggest looking at becoming a corporate lawyer.
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My 20+ years of experience in business finance, business law and entrepreneurship have led me to believe that numbers and logic are awesome tools, but understanding human nature and emotions is the first step to business success.
The Cenkus Law Firm provides services related to mergers & acquisitions, general business issues and startups, including founders’ agreements and fundraising. I also consult with entrepreneurs and have invested my own capital as an angel investor.
From 2010-2013 I served as Chief Legal Counsel of a publicly-trade international oilfield services company. From 2001 to 2006 me and a partner founded and built Paragon Residential Mortgage. Paragon was sold to Bridge Investments in 2006.
I hold a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania.
Now, I live in Austin, TX with my wife and two kids. I enjoy reading, running, classic movies, great food and wine and some great American football.
