Ian Pittman, a 26-year-old from [Castroville], Texas, and Leigh Jorgeson, a 25-year-old from Austin, Texas, started their own law firm after graduating from the University of Texas in May.

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"The idea of opening our own law firm appeals to us more than working for someone else," Pittman said. "Across the board, people were pretty supportive of our decision. One of my close friends tried to talk me out of it because he thought it was too big of a risk, but there's risk in starting any business."

Focusing on family law and estate planning, the two plan to expand their firm during the next year.