Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

When attorneys embark on their legal careers, they typically struggle to identify a specific area of expertise where they can excel. Instead, they accept any available work that comes their way, even if it means settling for more minor cases because they have financial obligations such as bills and student loans to pay. Consequently, they end up fighting for scraps. But what if you could discover...

When most attorneys begin their law careers, they fail to find a specialty where they can thrive. Instead, they take on any work thrown their way, which sometimes equates to scraps, because they have bills and student loans to pay. The thought process is some income is better than no income. They're small fish in a big pond. What if you could find the formula to become the big fish in a small pond...

A hectic schedule and multiple commitments can make you feel like you'll never get ahead of the game. It just never feels like are enough hours in the day or time to work on your business. You'd love to take back control of your life and your schedule. Marketing can be a powerful tool in building a business where you decide what types of clients and cases you take. While it isn't taught in law sch...

In the legal world, most attorneys hyper-focus on their particular area. Often, they're afraid to hire more staff because more staff means more money spent. What they fail to recognize, though, is that a carefully curated team can increase the quality and revenue of their practices multiple times. It seems counterintuitive that hiring more people could lead to more revenue, yet hiring the right te...

As an attorney, working five hours a day sounds like a dream. And growing your revenue six times? No way. It is possible, it doesn't have to cost you any money, and the secret is in the strategy. Being unafraid to try new things and zeroing in on a niche can take your law firm to the next level of success. Marc Whitehead is a double board-certified attorney who specializes in disability claims tod...

Young attorneys face big decisions when they leave law school. Should I start my own practice? Should I join a firm? What will I specialize in? Even if they're just starting out, young lawyers can have a big impact in the legal field. Their fresh ideas and willingness to try new things can give them a distinct advantage over their more seasoned colleagues. Danny Mazza and Bri Niro, partners in the...

It can be hard to let go of control--especially as an attorney running your own law firm. One advantage of relinquishing it can be increased profitability and taking back your time to accomplish more important tasks. Can non-lawyers successfully implement the initial meeting process with prospective clients? Steve believes they can. Attorneys often become bogged down in the details--especially in...

In a booming economy, running a successful law practice can feel effortless. The engine chugs along--often with only minor supervision. But when the economy changes and inflation comes into play, the practice model must also evolve. This episode of Great Practice, Great Life explores how to maintain a well-oiled machine when attorneys and practice employees alike are struggling to overcome increas...

Denise Gamez is the Director of Member Services at Atticus. She started with our company as a salesperson. However, she showed such tremendous talent and understanding of our customers' challenges that she began doing the Practice Growth Diagnostic which is the first step of the client journey inside of Atticus. She also started speaking on behalf of Atticus at various engagements. I'm bringing De...

Carla Johnson is an author, speaker, innovative thinker, and engaging personality. She recently spoke at our summit and did an amazing job. Today, she is joining us to talk about innovation. The truth is, many of us lawyers have trouble with innovation. There are a variety of challenges and traps that come with innovating in the legal field. Additionally, whether someone is a lawyer or not, innova...

You've got to slow down to speed up. That's what I like to tell my fellow attorneys. Most of the time, we're so rushed and so time-pressed that we don't have the opportunity to stop and think about things. In other words, we jump to conclusions. What we should do instead is slow down, examine how certain things occur in our practices, absorb those things, and ask good questions about them. Because...

What's your first instinct when you fail? Do you speak it over yourself by labeling yourself as a failure? Or, do you give yourself grace? The key to having not only a great practice but also a great life is to give yourself grace. Remember, all you have to do is simply start again. This is what will propel you forward and lead to progress. In this episode, my dear friend Victor Medina is joining...

Here at Great Practice, Great Life, we believe that building a successful law firm is not just about being a great lawyer and entrepreneur. It's about building a great life. One way to do that is by taking care of our bodies and prioritizing physical health. Today, I brought on a guest who helps people do just that. Jeff Life is a medical doctor and has a Ph. D. When he was in his fifties, he comp...

Mark Metzger is an attorney, law firm owner, and my good friend. He started out working for a huge law firm in Chicago and went out on his own in early 2006. When he first began his solo practice, it was just him and his computer. However, in less than seven years, Mark grew his practice tenfold. In this episode, Mark is telling us the secret to his growth. He's letting us in on the strategies tha...

Why is it crucial to build a great life? Can't you just give your all to building your practice, make a lot of money, and be content with that? No. That is the biggest lie and the most fatal mistake I see lawyers making. This is exactly why I started this podcast. I'm creating the show I wish I had when I started my practice, one that explains why you need to work on creating a great life and how...

As a very reserved, introverted person (with a speech impediment to boot), I'm not the likely candidate to start a podcast. I was questioned a lot as I began the journey of launching this show. However, I have a message I want to share with the world and, more specifically, with my fellow lawyers. This message gives me a driving passion that helps me overcome my limitations and get out into the pu...

What if you could hang out with successful small and solo law firm attorneys, ask them about their successes and failures, their business strategies and mindset habits; then take an insight or two to guide your own growth in your practice? That's what we do each week on Great Practice, Great Life. Hosted by Steve Riley –– former trial attorney and lawyer coach for more than 20 years –– every episo...