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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The debate re whether or not it is a possibility is specious -- it occurs on a semi regular basis and I know several acquaintances in similar positions. The question is specifically about salary.[/quote]

I posted earlier but I'll say it again....

I made a similar move a few years ago.  Salary depends upon where you can get a job, which can vary greatly in this economy.  Being a government attorney at DOJ for ten years, while great, is not the same as being an attorney at a firm for ten years, and so job opportunities may not be as great as you think.  You may have better trial experience but this may not translate directly to being in private practice.  Or it may.  This does impact on salary because 1) there is no guarantee to land at big law even with the credentials, 2) you may have to take a big step back in your year, which will also impact salary.  So this is all speculation until you have an opportunity.

If, however, the switch is to biglaw 10th year associate, I think the high 200/low 300 is right.[/quote]

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