Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

Can curiosity and creativity be your strongest allies in the age of AI? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve sits down with innovation expert Carla Johnson to uncover how embracing change can transform your legal practice our life. Carla shares her insights on nurturing an agile mindset and how viewing AI as a collaborative tool rather than a threat can lead to remarkable efficienc...

Have you ever wondered how a personal tragedy can reshape your entire career? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, special guest Nora Riva Bergman takes us through her extraordinary journey from a musician to a plaintiff's attorney and finally to a practice advisor at Atticus Incorporated. Nora opens up about a pivotal personal tragedy that caused her to reevaluate her career path and fi...

Transform your law firm's client experience and watch your success soar! On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, we unpack the secrets to creating a client-centric law firm with expert insights from Steve's good friend and top practice advisor, Daniel Struna. You'll discover the importance of trust and cultural alignment within your team and how valuing your team members can lead to genuine...

Empowering and growing your team is a cornerstone of building a successful law practice, yet many attorneys overlook it. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, we explore how to transition from delegating tasks to enabling your team members to make strategic decisions and think critically. Steve welcomes Patti Paz, a seasoned paralegal and team leader, who shares her expertise on the four...

What if the keys to transforming your legal practice were right at your fingertips but hidden behind mental barriers and poor management skills? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, join Steve as he sits down with Matthew Kaufman, an employment lawyer from Thousand Oaks, California, who shares his journey with Atticus Coaching. Matthew reveals how early financial success masked underlyin...

Sean Lyons, one of Texas's top trial attorneys, joins Steve to share his remarkable path into law, shaped by his father's legacy as a civil rights activist. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Sean opens up about his crusade against bullies and large corporations, highlighting the emotional and financial balancing act of running a legal practice. His insights into case selection and pro...

When Jonathan White, a Massachusetts-based estate planning attorney and former college hockey player, felt the pressure of his expanding practice and the pandemic's toll on his well-being, he returned to a familiar ally: exercise. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve and Jonathan's conversation dives into Jonathan's path from grappling with the anxiety of hiring his first employee...

What does changing from an unfocused college student into a successful trial lawyer specializing in traumatic brain injury cases take? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve explores Robert Hoover's remarkable story, shaped by family influences and early experiences with prominent trial lawyers. Bob shares the pivotal moments that made him a leading figure in his field, illustrating...

Can lawyers turn their storytelling skills into a marketing powerhouse without feeling sales-y? In today's episode of Great Practice, Great Life, we reveal the secrets of content marketing tailored for small and solo law firms with Robert Rose, a global authority on content marketing. Join us as Robert and Steve Riley share how legal professionals can attract clients through engaging, valuable con...

What if you could add years to your life while feeling better than ever? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve and Mark Powers take you on a journey through the "bonus years." Hear firsthand from guests Shelley Goff, Addison Goff, and Vinnie Bonazzoli as they share their stories of overcoming health challenges, shifting from pessimism to optimism, and the impact of focusing on healt...

Have you ever felt the ground shake beneath your feet as you stood at the edge of growth within your law practice? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve joins forces with Aaron Rothert to unpack how to scale a law firm. This journey is more than just piling on case after case. It's also about fostering a strong management infrastructure and transitioning from a skilled lawyer to a v...

Imagine spearheading a legal team facing daunting challenges with the scales of justice and human empathy in your hands. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, the Honorable Carlos Martinez, Chief Public Defender of Miami-Dade County, joins Steve to share his day-to-day. His path from Cuban immigrant to an influential figure in the Florida justice system exemplifies leadership acumen, a co...

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Jake Thompson reveals the skills required to navigate the leap from individual contributor to a leader who inspires. Steve and Jake's discussion starts with this shift's realities, much like Michael Jordan's venture into baseball. They address the downsides of promoting top performers without proper leadership training. Jake, a celebrated motivational...

Scaling a law firm is no small feat, and it's during the leap from a handful of employees to a full-fledged team where the true test lies. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, guest host Daniel Struna exposes what it takes to build a standout law practice team as he interviews Steve. We discuss transitioning from hiring out of necessity to selecting individuals who share your firm's visi...

Have you ever wondered where life's road is leading you, especially when it seems like you're always in the fast lane to professional success but somehow missing the exits to personal happiness? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, guest Aaron Rothert takes over hosting duties to interview Steve as we explore the influence of "My Great Decade" thinking on careers and personal lives. They...

Like the underdog in a courtroom drama, David A. Axelrod, an Illinois trial lawyer, shows us that the true measure of victory goes beyond the legal battlefield. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, join Steve's conversation with David, where David unfolds his personal and professional saga, illustrating how a grounded approach to law, coupled with a tenacious spirit, can build a practice...

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, guest host Glenn Gutek sits down with Chip Evans, a personal injury attorney who found the secret to thriving in his professional and personal lives. With years of experience under his belt, Chip opens up about the strategies that led to the growth of his law practice and how he's managed to cultivate a life filled with joy and fulfillment beyond the...

The maze of family law practice is complex, but Caroline Black Sikorske guides us through it. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, step inside the world of a top-tier family law attorney, where razor-sharp expertise and empathetic client relations are the keys to success. Caroline's shift from prosecutor to managing partner shows her commitment to excellence. Her strategies reveal the ba...

Imagine stepping out of your office on a Friday and not looking back until Monday, all while your law practice thrives more than ever. That's not just a daydream but a reality Mark Powers and Steve are excited to share. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Mark, the founder of Atticus, joins Steve in unwrapping a counterintuitive approach—positive constraints. It's about creating firm bo...

Have you ever considered what it takes to construct a law firm that can thrive without you? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Denise Cullen of the Atticus team joins Steve to flip the script and extract his thoughts on creating a legal practice designed for a future sale. We dive into the nuances of why a firm's independence attracts potential buyers and how cultivating a life beyond...

Have you ever been caught in the attorney's paradox, where success in the courtroom equals a life sentence of burnout? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Victor Medina and Mark Metzger join Steve to dissect the relentless grind that traps so many in the legal profession and the power of a shift in perspective. They lay bare the tenets of personal happiness and professional success, wea...

Have you ever wondered if the secret to professional triumph in law could lie in your next vacation? That's Steve's conversation with Atticus CEO and the guest host of this episode, Valerie Peterson, as they turn the tables on Great Practice, Great Life. Steve and Valerie dive into the paradox at the heart of the legal profession: the belief that success is the product of relentless work, often at...

Have you set your sights on a future where your law firm thrives beyond your tenure? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Mark Powers, the founder and president of Atticus, Inc., joins Steve for a conversation on succession planning for lawyers. We dissect the traditional succession model, and Mark shares how to transform a practice into a valuable, enduring asset. This episode isn't jus...

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve continues his discussion with attorney Daniel Miller, exploring the nitty-gritty of practice management software for law firms. We're tackling how software can transform your legal practice by tracking every file's journey from inception to completion, providing insights into staff performance, and pinpointing any bottlenecks in your workflows....

Step into the legal tech revolution with Daniel Miller, a brilliant third-generation lawyer with a knack for trailblazing through traditional practice. On today's episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Daniel and Steve dissect the seismic shift in managing a law firm by harnessing the power of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. While many lawyers might balk at the words "sales" and "m...