Small-town America is not what it used to be. The transportation and communications revolutions have spread the advantages and amenities of big cities into less populous regions--and in many cases|these regions are still very much underserved by the legal community. Moreover|housing is affordable|commuting to and from work is a non-issue|and schools have fewer problems than their urban counterparts. Practicing Law in Small-Town America|in three distinct and thorough parts|paints a picture of what small-town practice is like in its rich diversity|examines how local practitioners got to where they are|and details what an aspiring small-town lawyer needs to know and do in order to locate in--or relocate to--a small community. The book also includes appendices on what's out there|a small-town due diligence checklist|best and worst places to relocate|additional information sources and a thorough bibliography|and an in-depth look at the history of one of the representative towns featured in the book|Canandaigua|New York. Practicing Law in Small-Town America shows you how to find and understand the factors--economic|social|demographic|political|legislative|technological|historical|domestic and international--that will impact your law practice and life.