Indianapolis Attorney Leaves Law Firm for Fiverr Business, Earning Over $350,000 Yearly

A 34-year-old attorney quit his law firm job after making $10,000 in a month on Fiverr. He now earns over $350,000 a year by filing trademarks for entrepreneurs in the gig economy. Morgan's approachable style resonated with founders, and his reviews earned him Fiverr's Top Rated Seller badge. He now generates nearly $500,000 in annual sales, pays himself a $350,000 salary, and reinvests the rest into marketing and automation.

A 34-year-old attorney, Derrick Morgan Jr., made a significant career pivot after earning $10,000 in a single month on Fiverr. This milestone convinced him to quit his law-firm desk and focus on filing trademarks for entrepreneurs in the gig economy. Today, Morgan's business generates nearly $500,000 in annual sales, with him paying himself a $350,000 salary and reinvesting the rest into marketing and automation [1].

The catalyst for this transformation was the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted court dates and slashed contingency fees for junior associates. Morgan's cousin sought his help with trademarking an architecture firm, which he initially handled pro bono. The task reminded him of his intellectual-property work, and he saw an opportunity to leverage the downtime. He listed his trademark services on Fiverr, where demand arrived swiftly. His first month brought $180, and by the fourth month, he cracked the $10,000 mark, reshaping his career expectations [1].

Morgan's approachable style and clear communication resonated with founders, leading to numerous referrals and the Fiverr Top Rated Seller badge. He maintained both jobs for months, eventually reducing his firm schedule to part-time before resigning to run his trademark practice full-time. The growth of Fiverr International, which reported a 14.6% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2025, underscored the demand for freelance services [1].

Morgan credits standardized workflows for supporting volume without sacrificing accuracy. He charges $600 to $800 per filing, well above the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's $350 base filing fee. A paralegal handles intake while an AI assistant drafts routine filings, allowing Morgan to focus on review [1].

Morgan's focus on freedom and financial independence is evident in his lifestyle. He divides his time between Dallas and Mexico City, where lower living costs allow him to invest 40% of his income toward achieving financial independence by age 45. His remote work setup lets him serve clients across time zones and visit more than 60 countries [1].

Derrick Morgan Jr. at home.
Patricio Martinez | CNBC Make It

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/34-old-quit-law-firm-123114046.html
[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/30/budget-breakdown-of-34-year-old-saving-40percent-of-income.html
[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffromm/2025/08/04/the-gen-z-effect-and-the-mobile-payment-industry-shift/