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For context, if I get into trial litigation, then I will practice in my home town (fairly big metro, but not in the same league as Mumbai, Delhi etc). One of the reasons why I have been thinking about this choice a lot is that there is no High Court in my home town. Hence, choosing appellate practice would necessitate me to incur quite a bit of expenditure without much to show in return for a few years at the very least. My family is not uber rich but relatively well off financially. Despite this, it wouldn't feel right being that much of a drain on my parents' money.
I would really appreciate any advice which can help me reach a decision. Thanks in advance.