The Firm Report with Zach Hoffman

Are former employees the key to uncovering what really happened inside a company? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Randy Jarrin sits down with Paul Litrell Jr. of Strategic, a national investigative firm that helps plaintiff-side attorneys identify former employees with valuable case knowledge. Paul explains Strategic’s “Who, What, and When” approach, how former employees can reveal critic...

What does it take to finance a modern professional practice when the most important asset is the people? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Eric Reynolds, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, to discuss the financial strategies that help law firms and other professional practices grow. As the leader of Pinnacle’s Legal Specia...

What does it take to grow a boutique law firm while staying connected to the community it serves? In this episode of The Firm Report, Christopher DeLeon, Director of Operations at The Law Office of Richard Gonzales, discusses how the firm has built its practice through grassroots outreach rather than relying solely on SEO. From radio and direct mailers to community events and bilingual education,...

What are the legal, environmental, and business implications of PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Randy Jarrin sits down with John Ray of The Ray Group and Dr. Nhan Nguyen of West Loop Law to discuss why PFAS litigation may represent not one mass tort, but a “mass of mass torts.” The conversation explores the expanding PFAS litigation landscape beyond...

What does it take to build a modern law firm without losing the human connection? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Randy Jarrin sits down with Charleston attorney Trey Harrell of Trey Harrell Law Office for a candid conversation about community involvement, authentic marketing, technology, and building a law firm around service. Trey reflects on a legal career that has taken him from judic...

What does it take to keep growing as a lawyer, leader, and human being? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with W. Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm for a candid conversation about lifelong learning, justice, faith, leadership, and service. Mark shares why his goal is to “never peak” and how his “sponge personality” keeps him actively learning through books, podcasts,...

What does it take to build a 30-year legal career rooted in service, trusted relationships, and a genuine commitment to helping people? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, recorded live at Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP), co-host Randy Jarrin of Exults sits down with New York trial attorney Ken Litman of the Law Offices of Ken Litman. Ken reflects on growing up in a family of attorneys, fol...

What does it take to build a resilient law firm in an era of rapid industry consolidation and non-lawyer investment? What does it take to build a resilient law firm in an era of rapid industry consolidation and non-lawyer investment? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman welcomes returning guest Ben Hunter of Pinnacle Financial Partners for a timely conversation about the business...

What does it take to turn determination and purpose into a career built around helping others? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Armando Edmiston of Armando Personal Injury Law in Tampa, Florida, to discuss his journey from military service and his roots in Plant City to building a personal injury practice centered on advocacy, determination, and client care. Arm...

What does it take to build a successful legal career while never losing sight of the people you’re fighting for? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Glen Ged of Ged Lawyers to discuss his decades-long career in law, the responsibility trial lawyers have to their clients, and why compassion has remained at the center of his approach to practicing law. Glen shares hi...

How much does the way you dress influence the way people trust you? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Arraé Culmir, an exclusive custom clothier who has built a reputation for helping attorneys, executives, and business leaders elevate their professional presence through custom clothing and intentional personal branding. From courtroom strategy to networking even...

Are workers being paid for all the time they actually work? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Don Foty, a Houston-based attorney who has built a national practice representing workers in unpaid wage and overtime claims. Don shares how he went from handling personal injury cases to becoming one of the country's leading advocates for employees seeking fair compensa...

What does it take to build a law firm that can honor a multigenerational legacy, pursue justice for people nationwide, and adapt when an entirely new area of law emerges? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Sterling Eaves of Eaves Law Firm, a Jackson, Mississippi practice established in 1963. Sterling shares how a chance encounter with college athletes help...

What separates a memorable professional from someone who simply does the work? According to Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley, it begins with being real. In this episode of The Firm Report, Stanley reflects on decades of trial practice and teaching to explain why clear communication, human connection, and authenticity matter when clients are placing their trust in you. His message is relevant to attorne...

What does it take to build a law firm culture so strong that attorneys choose to stay, clients feel genuinely cared for, and the results keep speaking for themselves? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Randy Jarrin sits down with Lisa Lopez and Megan Schmidt — two attorneys at Rubenstein Law, one of South Florida's most recognized personal injury firms. Recorded live at Mass Torts Ma...

Are you busy — or are you actually building something that matters? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Chadrick Mance, founder of the Mance Law Firm in Savannah, Georgia. Chadrick is a master trial attorney, former visiting professor at Morehouse College, and a leader who has built his practice around one core belief: precision beats volume every single time. Chad...

What does it take to build a law firm that lasts 50 years, win jury verdicts across six decades, and still be more fired up today than when you started? In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Randy Jarrin sits down with John F. Romano — partner at Romano Law Group, board-certified civil trial advocate, former U.S. Marine Corps Captain, and Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame inductee. John shares...

Are you spending more on law firm marketing but not seeing the growth you expected? In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Jenn Gore, founder of Evergreen Business Coaching and former owner of one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the country. Jenn shares the strategies that helped her scale a successful law firm, build a world-class intake operation...

In this powerful episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Ben Crump — Black America's Attorney General — to discuss his New York Times bestselling debut novel Worse Than a Lie, the landmark cases that defined his career, and the mindset that keeps him fighting when the odds are stacked against him. Ben opens up about representing George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and...

What does it really take to be an extraordinary trial lawyer? According to Mike Papantonio, it's not just about knowing the law — it's about commitment, pushing past the fear of rejection, and having the right kind of anger against bullies. In this episode of The Firm Report, we sat down with the legendary Mike Papantonio to discuss the incredible impact of MTMP, what separates good lawyers from t...

In this episode of The Firm Report, Zach Hoffman sits down with South Carolina personal injury attorney Dirk Derrick—founder of a rapidly growing firm with 10 offices, 35+ lawyers, and a game-changing approach to litigation. Dirk breaks down how his firm is using jury focus groups, in-house courtrooms, and AI-powered data to uncover the real value of cases—before they ever reach trial. The result?...

In this powerful episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Rich Godshall—a litigator turned firm owner who's using technology, but not letting it replace the core of what makes a law firm great. Rich opens up about how he balances advanced tools like DeFi CRM, AI for case prep, and data-driven marketing—while never losing sight of the grit, strategy, and human touch that...

Google changed the rules. Did your content strategy? In this FIRED-UP episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with legal content mastermind David Arato to crack the code on modern law firm marketing. They’re exposing: 🔥 Why AI is rewriting the SEO playbook 🔥 How small firms can DOMINATE local search 🔥 The risky mistakes that could trigger a bar complaint 🔥 What top-earning firm...

Welcome to The Firm Report, where we break down what it really takes to grow a successful law firm and build a stronger brand. I n this episode, Zach Hoffman sits down with Yeosh Bendayan of PUSH BUTTON PRODUCTIONS to talk about the power of audio branding—and why it’s one of the most overlooked opportunities in marketing today. They dive into how sound shapes perception, why your brand’s voice ma...

In this episode of The Firm Report, Zach Hoffman talks with John Mashni,attorney, entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author, about law firm marketing, content creation, personal branding, intellectual property, and the creator economy. They discuss how today’s businesses can think like media companies, why consistent content matters, how influencers build powerful brands, and how lawyers and...