Lead Counsel

In this high-impact episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Marco Brown, founder of Brown Family Law, to reveal the unfiltered truth behind expanding a law firm across state lines. From dominating divorce law in Utah to launching a second office in Arizona, Marco shares battle-tested strategies, painful missteps, and the operational secrets that every law firm owner needs...

In this deeply moving episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney of TonaLaw , sits down with Steven Eichenblatt , personal injury attorney and author of Pretend They are Dead . This powerful conversation explores the raw human experiences of abandonment, childhood trauma, adoption, generational cycles, and emotional healing. Steve shares the inspiration behi...

In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Alabama personal injury attorney Hunter Garnett—also known as the "Cowboy Attorney"—for a powerful conversation on law, marketing, and scaling a law firm with integrity. As the founder of a thriving PI practice in Huntsville, Hunter shares the real story behind his rapid growth, client-first philosophy, and how he blends soc...

In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Ton a of TonaLaw sits down with settlement architect and attorney Michele Fuller to unpack one of the most overlooked risks in personal injury litigation: what happens after the settlement check is cut. Michele, founder of The Architected Settlement Law Group, returns to the show to deliver a masterclass on how proactive planning trans...

In this transformative episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona welcomes immigration attorney, entrepreneur, and visionary law firm founder Elizabeth Garvish of Garvish Immigration Law Group. Tune in as they dive deep into what it really means to run a law firm with love, lead with intention, and build a thriving legal practice while living abroad. Recently relocating her family to Madr...

In this high-impact roundtable episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona , founder of TonaLaw , is joined by industry experts Ed Alexander , John Hawkins , and Daniel Feiman to tackle the complexities of succession planning for law firms . This is a must-listen for any lawyer, managing partner, or legal entrepreneur considering how to exit their practice , acquire another firm , or prepa...

In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona of TonaLaw sits down with three of the top minds in law firm succession planning: Jonathan Hawkins , Daniel Feiman , and Ed Alexander . Together, they unpack the real-world strategies behind buying, scaling, and successfully exiting law firms. Whether you're a solo practitioner wondering if your firm has value, or a multi-state o...

How do you build, value, and sell a law firm for 8 figures? In this episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona , founder of TonaLaw, is joined by succession planning experts John Hawkins , Ed Alexander , and Dan Feiman to dismantle the myths and uncover the reality behind law firm succession, valuation, and exit strategies. This powerful roundtable dives deep into the psychological resistance lawyers...

Are you building a law firm that can outlive you? Or are you unknowingly putting everything at risk? In this essential episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney at TonaLaw , returns with succession planning experts Daniel Feiman , Jonathan Hawkins , and Ed Alexander to deliver the blueprint every law firm owner needs. This is not theory. This is strategy you can act o...

In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona sits down with Michelle Dellino, founder and CEO of Dellino Family Law Group, to unpack the strategies, mindsets, and mistakes behind scaling her Seattle-based firm to eight figures in just 10 years. If you're a law firm owner looking to grow, lead, or restructure for scalability, this conversation delivers master-level insight...

In Episode 3 of The New Succession Planning Series on the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona , managing Attorney at Tonalaw , dives deep into modern law firm succession planning , private equity opportunities, and how to build an exit strategy that drives long-term value. Featuring a powerhouse panel of legal and business experts— Jonathan Hawkins , Daniel Feiman , and Ed Alexander —this conversa...

  In this insightful second episode of  The New Succession Planning Series on the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona dives into the high-stakes world of law firm succession planning with renowned legal industry experts Ed Alexander , Daniel Feiman , and Jonathan Hawkins . Titled "Sushi on an Airplane" after a hilariously cautionary tale, the episode explores how seemingly small missteps—like serv...

Why Most Lawyers Fail at Succession Planning and How to Avoid It Episode Description: In this high-impact debut episode of The New Succession Planning Series on the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney of Tonalaw, leads a powerhouse roundtable with three nationally respected succession planning experts: Jonathan Hawkins, Daniel Feiman, and Ed Alexander. Together, they...

In this powerful episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Boston personal injury attorney and author Chris Earley for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the internal journey that transformed his personal life, leadership, and law practice. Chris opens up about his new book, Scaling the Wall , a deeply honest account of overcoming childhood trauma, confronting addiction within the fa...

In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Ryan McKeen, co-founder of the Connecticut Trial Firm and founder of Best Era, to discuss how a lawyer with no major verdicts scaled his practice into a litigation powerhouse that achieved a $100 million jury verdict. This conversation is a masterclass in law firm growth strategy, business acumen, and commitment t...

In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona sits down with legendary trial attorney John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal, known nationwide for his relentless pursuit of justice and groundbreaking verdicts that have changed lives and corporate behavior. With more than two decades of courtroom experience, John shares how fearlessness, beginner's mind, and moral clarity drive his d...

In this transformative episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney of Tonalaw, sits down with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and instructor Emerson Souza. Together, they explore the unexpected parallels between martial arts and the business of law. This conversation uncovers how Jiu-Jitsu's principles of humility, honesty, resilience, and focus have fundamentally sha...

In this powerful takeover episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona hands the mic to returning guest and Florida criminal defense attorney Adam Rossen. Together, they unpack transformational lessons learned during their summer travels through Europe, most notably at John Fisher's Mastermind in Portugal. This episode is a candid exploration of work-life harmony, law firm leadership, and pe...

The discussion in this episode brings together highlights from our three past episodes featuring powerhouse personal injury attorney, business coach, and author Jenn Gore on the Lead Counsel podcast hosted by Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney of TonaLaw . In this riveting episode, Jenn and Tom dive deep into what it takes to move beyond the grind of solo practice and build a scalable , sust...

In this insightful solo episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney at Tonalaw , takes listeners behind the scenes of what truly drives law firm success: operations . Fresh off a closed-door legal mastermind event in Florida, Tom breaks down the often-overlooked yet critical role of law firm operations , exploring what it is, why it matters, and how top-perf...

In this solo episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona shares a behind-the-scenes look into his intensive preparation and participation in a legal mastermind retreat he headed off to in West Palm Beach. This closed-door mastermind, facilitated by seasoned business coach and EOS implementer Sarah Frasca, brings together top-tier law firm owners for deep strategic discussions that result i...

Welcome to another powerful installment of the Lead Counsel Podcast, hosted by Tom Tona, founder and managing attorney at TonaLaw. In this collaborative episode with They Don't Teach This in Law School , Tom and his co-host Charley Mann tackle real questions from attorneys around the country, diving into what it takes to build, grow, and sustain a successful law firm. If you're an attorney or law...

In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , Tom Tona of Tonalaw is joined by Charley Mann of T hey Don't Teach This in Law School, for a candid, tactical conversation about one of the most impactful – and often painful – aspects of scaling a law firm: hiring the right people at the right time. Why This Episode Matters: If you're a law firm owner, partner, or legal entrepreneur navigat...

In this high-impact collaboration between The Lead Counsel Podcast and They Don't Teach This in Law School , hosts Tom Tona and Charley Mann tackle a fundamental pain point for every legal professional: time management. Drawing from personal experience and hard-earned lessons, Tom and Charley dive into how their approaches to time have evolved—from chaotic calendars and overloaded inboxes to strea...

Episode 8 of the Lead Counsel podcast, in collaboration with They Don't Teach This in Law School , delivers a masterclass in growing a law firm that lasts. Hosted by Charley Mann (Law Firm Alchemy) and featuring the raw and insightful Tom Tona (TonaLaw), this final installment of the Q&A series dives deep into what it really takes to scale a firm with precision, purpose, and profitability. Whether...