I Built a Niche Practice. Now I Help Other Lawyers Build Theirs.
My Story
The reality was a constant grind. While I was proud of the work, I was also stretched thin, trying to be knowledgeable in everything. The “aha” moment came when I decided to pivot and focus exclusively on two intricate areas: business immigration and later, dual citizenship law.
Everything changed.
My niched immigration practice came at a heavy price. Ten years ago, I had a huge demand for my specific knowledge in a very small area of business immigration. The problem was, I did not know how to scale and I quickly burned out.
I joined Big Law for three years. As I quickly figured out, I was not meant to “clock in and clock out”. I was defined solely by my billable hours. It was a matter of time before I broke away from Big Law and started my own practice again. That was in August 2020.
Fast forward to today, I developed a niched state law practice focused on dual citizenship law. I work with clients who want to honor their heritage by reclaiming citizenship in their ancestral country. Having dedicated many years exclusively to this field, I am now recognized as one of New York State’s leading attorneys in this area.
My marketing also became simpler and more effective. My knowledge deepened, allowing me to deliver superior results for my clients. My professional reputation grew, and referrals started pouring in. Most importantly, my stress levels plummeted and my enjoyment of the work skyrocketed. I wasn’t just a general lawyer anymore; I was niched in an area of law where there was great demand, and it was liberating.
After experiencing this transformation firsthand, I realized my true calling was to share this path with others. I saw too many brilliant colleagues on the verge of burnout, and I knew there was a better way. I became a certified coach and developed a framework specifically for attorneys, combining my legal background with business strategies to guide them from chaos to clarity.
My Coaching Philosophy:
I believe that your legal practice should be a source of fulfillment, not a source of fatigue. My mission is to empower you to build a practice that is not only financially successful but also perfectly aligned with your personal strengths, intellectual passions, and desired lifestyle.
Our Happy Clients!
Caterina Ranieri and her great team helped us with obtaining records required for Italian Dual Citizenship from the State of NY that could only be obtained with a court order. What seems like a simple request was more complicated than it appears on the surface. Her legal advice and guidance through the process were extremely helpful in getting the outcome we needed. Her team was always great with responding to questions along the process. We feel that we were very fortunate to have found Caterina and highly recommend her services.
Joseph Cozza
It was a please to work with Caterina Ranieri and her team of professionals. My family and I have been working towards Dual-Citizenship with Italy for about 5 years. We went to court and got a favorable judgement solving a name issue for my Italian born grandfather. It was a one and the same judgement. Caterina has a complete understanding of what is going on with Dual Citizenship. It’s as if she has her finger on the pulse of this industry. I am glad to have trusted her with my family matter and I think you can too. I highly recommend her and her team!
Andrew Harris
My family retained Caterina’s firm to help us obtain records necessary for a dual citizen application. Caterina and the whole team were wonderful to work with; they were knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking assistance with citizenship related matters.