Law Firms and Finance

Unfortunately, when you talk to business owners about their business, the TRUTH about what that experience is like is often the last thing you hear. Many people outright lie, so it is always a pleasure to talk with people like Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, who keeps it honest and insightful.  If you are trying to figure out why you are hitting some of the roadblocks you face with growth, hiring, process...

When was the last time you heard of a Criminal Defense Law firm winning a business award from the Bigger Better Business Bureau? We sat down with David Shapiro to hear his story and learn a little more about the fantastic things that are going on at his firm and how he gradually stepped into the CEO role of running the firm and not just practicing law. Watch or listen in on the whole discussion he...

Law school could do a better job of preparing you for a world of business... Many lawyers have come to understand this statement. Understanding this has been painful for some, so we sat down with Sonya Sigler, a professional who went into law but took a non-traditional route to ensure she understood the business side of things while developing as a legal professional. Watch or listen in on the who...

What are the attributes of a successful law firm operations function? Tune in to our discussion this week with Mickey Wong, a business operations strategist, on what success looks like. Watch or listen in on the whole discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/lawandfin Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3260594877492917 #businesstalklibrary #accounting #finance #businessconten...

How is your firm fighting labor shortages?  Believe it or not, many law firms are struggling to solve this problem because we are all living through a time when finding the right staff within the budget range that makes sense for your firm is a serious challenge. For this reason, we sat down with Joe Bravo of Get Staffed Up to learn a lot more about what they are doing to help law firms find high-...

What features are the right fit for your law firm practice management software? Well, many lawyers are asking that, so we sat down with Sam Alkoubey to learn a little more about Practice Panther and what features and use cases generate reviews and feedback.  Watch or listen in on the whole discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/lawandfin Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3...

Many lawyers feel the pressing weight of shame that comes from carrying so much debt, and a lot of it is from law school, We had a great conversation with a fantastic lawyer, now turned Personal Financial Coach @Rho Thomas, who shares her story on how she and her husband overcame the shame and weight of over $600K in debt.  Watch or listen in on the whole discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/l...

Something I hear a lot from Law Firm Owners:  "...Law school teaches you how to be a lawyer, not a law firm owner..." Today we're talking with Erik Perez about his transition from practicing law to running his law firm practice.  Watch or listen in on the whole discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/lawandfin Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326059487749291...

How is Your Business Showing Up to your potential customer base?  Video continues to be an essential way to communicate with your existing and potential customer base. Today, we're talking to @Shlomo Kugler about how law firm owners can take their video messaging to the next level.  Watch or listen in on the whole discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/lawandfin Join the Facebook Group: htt...

How do you keep a family law practice alive and thriving for more than 40 years? Great questions!!  We sat down with Jonathan Zisser of the Zisser Family Law to learn more about the Zisser family and how they have been successfully practicing law and building a firm reputation that has lasted for multiple generations.  Watch or listen in on the full discussion here - https://link.chtbl.com/lawandf...

What happens if you build a law firm with your spouse and then realize your spouse is not a good fit for the leadership team, but you still want to keep a healthy marriage? Quite the dilemma for many, but Bill "The Lawman" & Zahra Umansky seem to be doing a great job figuring this out, so we had a transparent and fantastic conversation about their story and how they navigated it. Che...

What does it take to build two #1 Law Firm Technology companies?  We wanted to find out, so we sat down with Matt Spiegal, the Founder & CEO of Lawmatics, who is also the Founder and former CEO of MyCase.  Matt shared a lot about his journey and what it was like to build legal technology that is changing how lawyers run their law firms for the better. Check out the full video interview at the...

Are you aware of the unique tax implications of being a law firm partner?  Most lawyers have no idea that their taxes, cash flow, and financial situation changes drastically when they become partners, so we decided to sit down with an expert who focuses on helping lawyers navigate this change. Enjoy the conversation with Lisa Niser Check out the full video interview at the link below - https://www...

What can lawyers learn from the E-Myth Revisit? Well, we sat down with Jordan Ostroff, a fantastic lawyer and marketer that embodies some of the excellent principles in the E-Myth revisited so much that he and his family have been on a Cross Country trip while still building a phenomenal business. Check out the full video interview at the link below - https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfina...

What technology solution is the best one for your law firm? We often hear this question, so we sat down with @Jay McAllister to learn a little more about how he helps lawyers and law firms figure out which tech solution is the right fit for them. Check out the full video interview at the link below - https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.co...

How do you go from growing up in Kentucky to Acting in Plays, studying in acting school, and then on to learning and practicing Criminal Law and becoming a recognized Super Lawyer in South Florida?  Well, that is quite the journey, so we sat down with David Edelstein to learn about his story and how he leads a successful criminal defense law firm. Check out the full video interview at the link bel...

There is no shortage of lawyers that support injury cases, so much so that many firms often include injury as an add. With such intense competition within the Injury case support, why would a lawyer decide to focus on Injury law solely?  We sat with an excellent attorney and business owner, Judd Shaw, to discuss how his firm stands out in a crowded space and answer questions like; how do you get y...

How do you go from being a litigator with over 45 trial cases to changing your practice and launching a law firm that operates in 4 states? Great questions, so we sat down with John Tolley to learn more about his background and what he learned along the way.  Also, he shares some insight on how TikTok has been a big winner for their firm. Check out the full video interview at the https://youtu.be/...

After ten years of sales, marketing, and finance experience Peggy Hoyt decided to become a lawyer.  Yeah, she is not your typical lawyer, and when you hear the story of how she has creatively built the brand of her firm while staying true to her love for animals, you will know she is not your typical lawyer. Check out the full video interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #busines...

Stepping away from law practice may not be a comfortable process, but it might be vital if you want to take your firm to the next level.  We sat with Adam Rossen to learn a little more about his journey, how he embraced the business side of his firm, and some of the tools he used along the way to help them take their firm to the next level. Check out the full video interview at the businesstalklib...

When your clients are concerned about the financial impact of a divorce what resource do you have to help them work through their concerns? This is a question that so many Family Law Attorneys struggle with so we sat down with Tracey Coenen to learn more about her experience as a forensic accountant and the new resource that she created to help those that are navigating a divorce called "The...

Growth is an emotionally calculating process, which means the growth of your law firm is a marriage of managing the tangible and the intangible aspects of your business, your clients, your team and yourself. We sat down with Brooke Lively the president and founder of Cathedral Capital a firm that helps turn law firms into profitable machines. Enjoy the conversation.

How do you reach the point where you can open 5+ law firm locations in multiple countries?  Well, we sat down with the managing attorney Nouvelle Gonzalo, ESQ of Gonzalo law, to hear her story and how her firm has become a leading Mergers & Acquisitions law firm worldwide. Check out the full video interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting #financ...

Why do so many businesses incorporate in the state of Delaware?  And is that the best option for your business?  Choosing where to incorporate your business is essential, and Business Law Attorney Kelly Roberts helps her clients navigate this critical question. Check out the full video interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting #finance #businessconte...

How important is your firm's name?  For years many law firms faced the challenge of not being able to use their name as a branding tool, so it stood out when we came across John Rizvi's "The Patent Professor."  Join us for this conversation as John shares his story and discusses the creative way that he leveraged his skills to brand and solve problems that are important to his...