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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and are are both lawyers, and we love living in the DMV.  We live in the Bannockburn neighborhood of Bethesda. It’s an extremely friendly, welcoming community that attracts people who love trees and nature—it’s a short walk down to the towpath.  I work at a Federal agency and love my job, and it has been perfect for work/life balance while raising kids. DH started out in BigLaw but left for a more entrepreneurial career. There are so many job opportunities for lawyer here.

The housing prices are ridiculous, but like a PP said, you should be fine on that front if one of you is willing to stay in the law firm job for a few years. I don’t really understand why people on here talk about how the schools in our area are going downhill.  Our kids have had excellent experiences at Bannockburn, Pyle and Whitman. [/quote]

+1  We live in Wood Acres adjacent to the Bannockburn area. I was w DC office of NY firm, eventually with financial regulator.  Non-lawyer spouse w non financial federal agency. Surrounded by interesting families from all over the world. To be clear, DC (DMV really) is a company town.  Government.  Think of a class of biglaw lawyers.  10 arrive, years later 1 makes partner and 1 of counsel.  The others move to NW DC, close in Montgomery County, or close in NoVA with government jobs or in house or non-profit. Fun to work for Senate or House if you can get in there.  The closer a home is to the White House/Capitol, the more it costs.   Come on down, great career options for lawyers.  Solid home prices in upper NW DC and close in Bethesda have some non random correlation to biglaw associate compensation.[/quote]

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