10 Most Lucrative and Least Stressful Law Specialties

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3. Patent Law

Average annual salary: $129,500

Patent Law has been a practice in the United States for more than three centuries. If someone invents something, they need a patent to ensure their rights and to make sure their idea is not copied, and that is where patent lawyers come into play. A hefty salary and a lower level of stress are a couple of the reasons why this area of law is sought after by junior lawyers.

10 Most Lucrative and Least Stressful Law Specialties

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