Why Do You Practice Law?

by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - August 20, 2009 - 'The Greatest' Philosophy

At some point in our careers, lawyers end up in a rut.  If you ask them why they practice law, they would be hard-pressed to come up with a compelling answer. 

Some lawyers practice merely to make a living, to bring home a paycheck.  Other lawyers feel the law is a calling and focus on professional responsibilities of our chosen endeavor. 


I’ve gone through many phases in my legal career.  There were times where I thought I was going to change the world.  There has been more times where I simply felt stuck. 

One thing I have learned through my 20 years of practice is that it is a lot more fun to wake up with a higher purpose in your professional life.  Our tag line has always been “changing the way law is practiced.”  Now there’s a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

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Enrico Schaefer

As a founding partner of Traverse Legal, PLC, he has more than thirty years of experience as an attorney for both established companies and emerging start-ups. His extensive experience includes navigating technology law matters and complex litigation throughout the United States.

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Enrico Schaefer, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a practicing Business, IP, and Technology Law litigation attorney.