Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.
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89. R. Rex Parris - Learning From Life's Failures and Successes
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“The problem is, people can be very successful and then they get to my stage of my life and you look up and you say, “Is that all there is?”” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney, founder of Parris Law Firm and 16 year mayor of Lancastor, R. Rex Parris. They discuss what it’s like working with family, how social media impacts elections,…
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88. Jordan Strokovsky - How a Growth Mindset Led to $27 Million
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“As a kid I was very argumentative… and now, I hate arguing. I guess my form of arguing is to hopefully develop a case that’s so overwhelmingly on my side that there’s really nothing to argue.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial lawyer Jordan Strokovsky. They discuss his latest big verdict, why ego is a good thing, the need to argue, hav…
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87. Joe Fried - The Story You Tell Yourself
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“The underlying fallacy that I’ve always lived with in my life is from the time I was very young, and I think it’s true for everybody, is we have this really really well developed idea of what has to happen for us to be ok. We define our win and everything else is less than win. ” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney Joe Fried abo…
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86. Dawn Smith - The Fight Against Elder Abuse
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“This area of practice is very underserved…and if you just dig in a little bit and figure out the systemic problem, that corporate neglect…you can get a ton of information about what’s actually going on at that nursing home without even filing a lawsuit.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with managing partner of Smith Clinesmith, Dawn Smith. They…
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85. Rick Albuquerque - Giving Back to Your Community
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“We pledge to donate to the community, in one fashion or another, at least $100 thousand a year.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney Rick Albuquerque. They discuss pivoting from traditional marketing to community involvement, the state of bullying in New Jersey, what it takes to coordinate over 100 events a year and whether ther…
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84. Manny Griffiths - Hona: The Domino's Pizza Tracker for Legal Cases
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“A twenty minute phone call might only take two minutes because they have some context as to what’s happening.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with founder of Hona, Manny Griffiths. They discuss Manny’s product Hona, a legal case tracker for clients. Including the improvements it can make to your company, its cost, ROI and plans for the future.…
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83. Dexter Benoit - The Fight Against Human Trafficking
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“There are some telltale signs that there may well be trafficking occuring at your property…There are things that you can look at…if you are doing even the slightest bit of, let me see what’s going on here.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney and founder of Benoit Law Firm, Dexter Benoit. They discuss the fight against human tra…
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82. Ed Ciarimboli & Jay Vaughn - Dumb Clients, Italian Cooking, and Alcohol
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“Look, you’re not as exciting as you think you are. You’re not gonna just walk into a courtroom and wow people with your magnetic presence.” On this week’s special episode, Maria talks with two guests! Ed Ciarimboli and Jay Vaughn discuss their dumbest clients, why Maria doesn’t know movies, the pros and cons of animations, the fear of flying, the …
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81. Javier Gutierrez - Grassroots Marketing
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“A lot of people from Latin America, very rightly, are very suspicious of the justice system…Not just the government, but the lawyers…Being an honest operator and an ethical operator is very fulfilling to me.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial lawyer and President of Gutierrez Law Firm, Javier Gutierrez. They discuss unusual marketing t…
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80. Justin Watkins - Getting in Tune With Your Senses
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“Would I be ok with somebody trying to tell me what I was allowed to think or feel about anything? I would resist that…So, why do we think we have license to try to control how people perceive us or think about us?” On this week’s episode Maria talks with personal injury attorney and managing partner of Battle Born Injury Lawyers, Justin Watkins. T…
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79. Sean Claggett - How Big Data Leads to Big Verdicts
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“We can point to trial after trial after trial after trial, jurisdictions across the United States where we’ve predicted what will happen and we’ve been right.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with personal injury attorney and founder of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, Sean Claggett. They discuss the importance of big data, how it’s being used during…
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78. Chris Dreyer - Is SEO Dead? Reviews, Exclusivity, and AI
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“It literally makes me wanna fight someone when I see missed calls on a CallRail report.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, Chris Dreyer. They discuss how to get Google reviews, nearshoring, SEO exclusivity, AI, podcasting and Chris’ upcoming conference. Highlights 06:19 How to get Google reviews 14:05 Is SEO d…
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77. Matthew Hoffmann - From 0.00 GPA to Over $100 Million Recovered
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“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be financially successful…but don’t live like an a**hole.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with Battle Born Injury attorney and partner, Matthew Hoffmann. They discuss growing up on a farm, why everyone in Vegas has his transcript, fighting ambulance chasers and proper phone etiquette. Highlights 15:02 Phon…
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76. Orlando De Castroverde - Targeting the Hispanic Community
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“We just want to continue to serve the community…my dad was really passionate about immigration law and as a firm, we just thought…it makes sense.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with personal injury and criminal defense attorney Orlando De Castroverde. They discuss targeting the Hispanic community, working with family, eating healthy while tra…
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75. Rachel Fox - Generating Leads with Traditional Media
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“There’s always that client that wants that billboard on their drive home that they can see everyday…At the end of the day, people have to remember it is about your target audience.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with legal marketing expert Rachel Fox. They discuss reaching your target audience, how long it takes to see results, running a tv a…
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“Everyday I feel, honestly, very blessed with my life…nobody’s life is perfect but if you focus on everything that’s good in your life, then it feels like it can be perfect.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with lawyer and trial coach, Dan Ambrose. They discuss getting Dan riled up, the stress of running your own conference, what it’s like being…
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73. Yani Smith - An Expert's Guide to Intake Optimization
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“I believe you can teach someone empathy or at least to fake it or identify opportunities to be empathetic. The reason is because I think that often it’s not that someone might not have empathy, they just may not have the tools to show it.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with intake expert, Yani Smith. They discuss how to optimize your intake, …
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72. Robbie Munoz - From Horrible Tragedy to Burgeoning Success
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“Juries do not want to root for someone who’s just feeling sorry for themselves…Juries and human beings naturally want to fight for an underdog.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with associate attorney Robbie Munoz. They discuss experiencing medical malpractice first hand, splitting time between the classroom and the courtroom, how to best prese…
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71. Peter McCool - On Being a Doctor, Lawyer, and Scientist
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“I’ve been in rooms where a very very good, very successful medical malpractice lawyer, just got it wrong. And the problem was you don’t know what you don’t know and that’s what makes you dangerous.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with doctor, lawyer, and scientist Peter McCool. They discuss what it’s like to go through medical and law school, …
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70. Adam Malone - The Path to a Healthy Mind and Body
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“Who ever wants to be as good as they’re gonna get? I can’t imagine how boring life would become” On this week’s episode Maria chats with medical malpractice lawyer, Adam Malone. They discuss carving your own path, the importance of physical and mental health, the power of authenticity, learning to love yoga and becoming the best version of yoursel…
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69. Sagi Shaked - How A Positive Mindset Impacts Success
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“Life is beautiful. Why not smile?” On this week’s episode Maria chats with personal injury lawyer Sagi Shaked. They discuss how to spot the signs of a TBI, why a positive mindset helped lead to his success, negative changes to tort reform in Florida, workplace fashion and the secret to bonding with his daughter. Highlights 01:45 Recognizing a TBI …
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68. Ryan McKeen - How to Grow Your Law Firm With LinkedIn
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“There’s a creative muse that flows through me…if I try to plan it, it doesn’t work as well.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with LinkedIn celebrity Ryan McKeen. They discuss utilizing LinkedIn to build business, the creative writing process, the importance of social media and why Ryan will never be confused for Jenn Gore. Highlights 02:49 How …
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67. Bill Biggs - The Three Keys to Creating a Great Company Culture
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“Every organization in America should have rules about how people treat one another.” On this week’s episode Maria gets into the weeds on company culture with culture expert Bill Biggs. They discuss the three pillars of great company culture, what to do when an employee is not a good fit, the effects of remote work on culture and why you shouldn’t …
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66. Robert Hammers - Litigating & Investing in Mass Torts
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“It’s not a perfect system of justice, but it’s a pretty effective way to hold the pharmaceutical and medical device industry accountable.” On this week’s episode Maria learns all about mass torts from mass tort trial lawyer Robert Hammers. They discuss what it’s like to litigate mass tort cases, the best way to invest your money, emerging Ozempic …
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65. Dave Thomas - How To Generate High-Value Motorcycle Cases
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“If you’re playing between the lines the right way, the chains just keep moving and eventually you’re scoring touchdowns.” On this week’s episode Maria talks motorcycle accident law with Law Tiger’s Dave Thomas. They discuss why Maria should get into football (not fútbol), how Florida is a lot like Mexico, why some motorcyclists don’t wear helmets …
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64. Joseph Camerlengo - The Ins & Outs of Truck Accident Law
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“I don’t care if you’ve handled a thousand truck wrecks like a car wreck, you’re not a d*mn truck lawyer. You’re a car wreck lawyer handling trucking cases. ” On this week’s episode Maria does a deep dive into truck accident law with attorney Joseph Camerlengo. They talk about why reaching out to a board certified attorney is so important, how to r…
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63. Joey Rafaeli - Running a Virtual Law Firm
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Joey Rafaeli started a Law Firm in his childhood bedroom during the Covid lockdown and is now overseeing fifteen employees of a fully remote company. He is an experienced Florida attorney who represents individuals injured as a result of other people’s negligence. On this week’s episode, Maria speaks with Joey about running a virtual law firm, the …
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62. J.L. King - Managing Your Staff, Marketing Tips and a Surprising Verdict.
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It’s hard to run a law firm. So much is asked of you, and you have only so much time to accomplish it all. Maybe you don’t always know the answers, but you’re afraid to show weakness. How do you delegate and trust people to get the job done right? J.L. King has the answers. J.L. King, II, is an experienced civil trial lawyer in Georgia. He primaril…
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61. Taylor Dordick - Fashion Tips, $2B Verdict, Being Gary Dordicks Daughter
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Do you often worry if your fashion sense is appropriate for the workplace? Are you having trouble finding your one true passion? Have you ever had issues navigating the family business? If any of these questions speak to you, make sure to listen to this week’s podcast. Taylor Dordick is a personal injury attorney at Dordick Law Firm in California. …
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60. Chris Massaro - A Crash Course in Mass Torts
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Are mass torts something you're interested in, but haven’t had the time to learn the ins and outs of? Maybe you’re already acquainted, but just need some advice on how to move forward. Either way you’re going to come out of this podcast with everything you need to know about mass torts. As CEO of The Search Engine Guys (TSEG), Chris Massaro oversee…
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59. Kevin Kennedy - Being a TikTok Sensation and an Oprah Guest
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Having tons of energy can be a great thing if you know how to put it to use. Say yes to new opportunities, make light of yourself on TikTok, buy a new Rolls-Royce, or even build your own private courthouse. How are these all related? Kevin Kennedy did them, and they all, in one way or another, led to the growth of a successful law firm. Kevin Kenne…
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58. Lawrence LeBrocq - Building Company Culture and Battling for Clients
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The secret to doing it all is having a strong team. If you want to grow your business, you have to empower them to take charge. A single person can only accomplish so much. Don’t be afraid to let go. You may be surprised at what they can accomplish without you. Lawrence A. LeBrocq is a practicing attorney and managing partner at Garces, Grabler & L…
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57. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert - Leadership, Hiring, and Leveraging Social Media
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The secret to doing it all is having a strong team. If you want to grow your business, you have to empower them to take charge. A single person can only accomplish so much. Don’t be afraid to let go. You may be surprised at what they can accomplish without you. “At the heart of it all, I’m a person who wants to empower others to take control of the…
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56. Jefferson Fisher - Becoming a Social Media Sensation
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For some, success can be a long road, and for others, it can happen overnight. The quality that both these people have in common is staying true to who they are, no matter how long it takes. Jefferson Fisher is a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm, which has over 6 million followers on social media. He enjoys teaching peo…
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55. Amanda Demanda - Growing Your Business by Building a Personal Brand
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Creating an authentic brand around your business can have a big impact on the growth of your firm. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. As a Miami native, attorney Amanda Demanda stands up to big insurance companies and businesses in pursuit of justice. She focuses her practice specifically on representing people injured due to the neg…
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54. James (TopDog) Helm - Authentic Branding and Social Media Success
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Hitting rock bottom doesn’t mean the end. Things may seem bleak, but you can get through it. Reach out to loved ones around you and ask for their help. You may be surprised at how supportive others can be and how strong you actually are. James (TopDog) Helm almost ruined his life fighting a crippling pill addiction from ages 17 to 25. Now sober sin…
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53. Gary Dordick - A Trial Lawyer's Path to Health and Working With Family
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Having the odds stacked against you doesn’t mean giving up. Finding your path may be tough, but with hard work and determination, the possibilities are endless. Gary has held the record for the highest jury verdicts in numerous courthouses, including a staggering $125 million-dollar jury verdict in Ventura County in 2016. He went directly from high…
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52. Joe Volta - Reducing Alcohol Intake and Starting Your Own Firm
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Life isn’t perfect. Things get in the way. Issues arise. Problems come up. Don’t let that dissuade you from following your dreams. As a trial attorney in Baltimore, Joe Volta focuses his practice on complex product liability litigation. Additionally, he works with clients to handle a variety of cases that include general business concerns, auto and…
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51. Ed Ciarimboli - Why Trial Lawyers Should Advertise and Buying and Selling a Law Firm
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Should you put your face on a billboard? What about starting a TV show? Do people still use the Yellow Pages? Can I get leads off of magnets in 2023? Is there money in acquiring law firms? Get answers to all these questions and more as we discuss advertising and acquisition with Pennsylvania attorney Ed Ciarimboli. Attorney Ed Ciarimboli concentrat…
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50. Michael Mogill - Optimizing Your Health and Your Law Firm
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Growing a business is hard, especially when you start out with nothing. People may or may not be out to get you, and your health may be in a questionable state. But don’t worry; it can all be overcome. Michael Mogill began Crisp in 2012 with $500 to his name. What started as a video production company for law firms has transformed into a multi-mill…
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49. Jay Vauhgn - Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Understanding Them, Working Them, & Educating Others
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of Jay’s areas of expertise, is a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the United States. Each year an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustain a TBI. Jay Vaughn has made a career out of helping TBI victims. He is one of the first attorneys to be board certified in truck accident …
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48. Become Worldly: Navigating English Law and Finding Your Inner Peace, Andre Regard, Regard Law Group
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English law, monastery living, and university court cases. That sounds like enough topics for three podcasts, but for seasoned litigator and world traveler Andre Regard, it’s just one. Join us as Andre gives us insight into his worldly life. Andre Regard is a litigator and business transactions attorney. He has prevailed in complex business cases f…
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47. Live, Work, Relax: Becoming a Modern Renaissance Man, Bob Simon, Simon Law Group
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For some, running one company is enough. Try running five or six. This week we sit down with lawyer, entrepreneur, game show contestant, Dungeons and Dragons princess, Law-Di-Gras extraordinaire, and twin, Bob Simon. Robert T. Simon is a co-founder of the Simon Law Group — aka Justice Team — and acts as the primary trial attorney. He also co-founde…
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46. Invest in Intake: Converting Calls to Cases, Mark Anderson, Anderson Injury Lawyers
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Many law firms, both new and old, put intake at the end of their to-do list. They make the classic mistake of not putting customer service first. Learn from Mark Anderson why intake should be one of your top priorities and the right way to go about it. Personal injury attorney Mark Anderson is one of the most recognized attorneys in the Dallas-Fort…
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45. Embrace Change: Making Remote Work For You, Chad Dudley, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
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If you want to run a successful firm, one of the most important skills you can have is being able to adapt. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many law firms to rapidly adjust to new work procedures, including everything from remote workers to digital case management. And even now, in the aftermath of the pandemic, Chad Dudley is focused on staying on th…
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44. Spotlight on EvenUp: Leveraging AI to Level the PI Playing Field, Raymond Mieszaniec, EvenUp Law
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Often, crafting a solid demand letter is critical to getting a fair settlement for your clients. But writing demand letters is a time-consuming process, and managing it in-house can limit your ability to grow your law firm. EvenUp is a software company dedicated to helping law firms of all sizes streamline their demand process and get better result…
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43. Spotlight on Esquire Tek: How AI Is Revolutionizing Discovery, Pratik Shah, Esquire Tek
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Discovery is one of the most tedious parts of the personal injury litigation process. You and your staff may spend as long as ten hours working on discovery for just one case. But what would you say if we told you there’s a way you can cut that time down to just two hours? That’s exactly what Pratik Shah and Esquire Tek are doing for their clients.…
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42. Crunch the Numbers: Using Big Data to Achieve Better Verdicts, John Campbell, Campbell Law, LLC
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Crunch the Numbers: Using Big Data to Achieve Better Verdicts Too often, lawyers use guesswork to make decisions in cases worth tens of millions of dollars. And while gut feelings can be powerful, what if you could make decisions based on hard data instead? That’s exactly what John Campbell is helping lawyers do every day. John has come up with an …
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41. Create Abundance: Changing Your Mindset to Cultivate a Richer Life, David Bayer, Whole Human
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Oftentimes, we feel powerless in our lives. You may feel like things happen to you outside of your control and that, no matter how hard you try, you can’t create a life that feels joyfully authentic. David Bayer is here to tell you that you do have the power to cultivate a richer life and that it all starts with changing your mindset. David Bayer b…
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40. Stay Hungry: Looking for Growth Opportunities, Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs
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One of the keys to being a successful lawyer is always looking for ways to grow and improve. Learning to use new technological tools, doing self-work, and shaking things up at your firm can help you stay at the top of your game. Darryl Isaacs has perfected this skill over the course of his immensely successful career. Darryl — better known as The H…
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