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Episode #2 is all about developing your "referral mindset." Referrals are the best and most economical way to increase business.  About this weekly show: Referrals are the lifeblood of any business and especially for lawyers, so why is it that lawyers are not getting the referrals they need to grow their practice? Over the next few weeks we will be talking with Jim Thompson, a retired attorney and...

About this weekly show: Referrals are the lifeblood of any business and especially for lawyers, so why is it that lawyers are not getting the referrals they need to grow their practice? Over the next few weeks we will be talking with Jim Thompson, a retired attorney and author of “Why Attorneys Fail to Get the Referrals they Deserve and Need to Grow Their Practice  and What They Can Do About It” J...

Topics covered on this show: How is the State Bar of Texas involved with attorneys and social media and content? What can lawyers do to outsource social media content creation and management? Are there special distinctions to note between personal and professional use of social networks? Any tips on managing attorney-client relationships, testimonials, recommendations? The State Bar of Texas regul...

Holidays can cause us all some level of positive and negative stress. There may be people we only see during the holidays who like to push our buttons. If a “normal” holiday season isn’t enough to make you freak out, try adding layers of complex divorce and family law issues. Today we cover some safety tips you can use to be proactive and guard against social media pitfalls of holiday divorce. Top...

Topics covered on this show: What has it been like growing up watching the Dallas Fort Worth areas grow up around you? Describe your unique perspective into divorcing buyers, sellers and those who lease homes. What unique issues face divorcing parties in law, tax and timing when real estate is involved? Tell us about your role as a member of the D.I.V.A.S. Advisory Board and raising awareness. Nor...

The Texas Supreme Court in the matter of In Re Stephanie Lee recently ruled on an issue of enforceability of a Mediated Settlement Agreement. The Court: “We are called upon today to determine whether a trial court abuses its discretion in refusing to enter judgment on a statutory compliant mediated settlement agreement (MSA) based on inquiry into whether the MSA was in a child’s best interest. We...

Immigration reform has been in the spotlight of several news programs, professional groups and several websites and social media pages devoted to the development of a United States immigration system that reflects present day values, politics and a mobile work force. Comprehensive reform remains a goal of many and today immigration attorney, KiKi M. Mosely is our guest to share correct information...

The mission of the Sports Legacy Institute is to advance the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. Caitlin McElroy, Field Associate, joins us along with Chicago injury and health law attorney, Michael Favia, to talk about the education and outreach objectives and activities held by the Sports Legacy Institute in Chicago. Topics covered...

Founded in 2005, the Maxximum Legal Center helps individuals find the right lawyer for any legal problem. From criminal to child custody, the Maxximum Legal Center network, the free lawyer placement service, connects you with the best lawyers in America, and they are ready to represent your needs. CEO, Gerald Woods is our guest on this episode of Law Talk Radio. Topics covered on this show: Tell u...

People shuttered all over the Chicago area early August when the breaking news story ran on the evening news. A dental tool became lodged in an elderly patient’s stomach and a lawsuit for injuries and damages was filed against the Skokie dentist who treated 92-year-old Bernard Bell. Today, Bell’s attorney, Mr. Raphael Strzelecki is our guest to explain medical malpractice and physician negligence....

Michael V. Favia is an Illinois professional licensing consultant among a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who previously worked for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations and he represents and or defends licensed professionals in cases involving the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Aid and the Illinois...

Oscar Cruz was selected to the Texas DPS’ Mobile Incident Response Team – M.I.R.T., and appointed as Assistant Team Leader, supervising collision investigations and reconstructions to Texas Department of Public Safety officers and police agencies. In 2004, Cruz launched Major Incident Reconstruction Technologies to perform similar work for in the private sector, for civil law firms. Cruz also trai...

Busy bankruptcy practitioners are taking in more work than they and their present staff can handle. With a cost-smart outsourcing solution, STARRParalegals is blazing the trail in the virtual paralegal marketplace. STARRParalegals declares a commitment to customer service and an extensive knowledge of Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice. Their virtual professional service model increases t...

“After national headlines and nearly three years of litigation, the sensational prosecution of a Milwaukee reptile expert ended Friday with two noncriminal citations. Terry Cullen met all the conditions of an agreement announced in November, and so ended his long legal battle with some fines and a fraction of the restitution sought by the woman who started the case.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by...

Your next great client wants to meet you through a referral, introduction, or recommendation from someone they trust. This should be a no-brainer, yet most lawyers do not get it – they do not understand the true value of referrals and how to get them. Retired Attorney James E. Thompson wrote this book to give pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing attorneys who want to change the way they wo...

What's the secret of success for today's fastest-growing law practices? It's not only how they manage their cases. It's how they manage their cash. For over a decade, RD Legal Funding has delivered proven financial tools that allow plaintiff's attorneys to expand their caseload and boost their bottom line. All with no upfront costs and no monthly interest payments.     Topics covered on this show:...

Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is a business, technology, and innovation focused law firm in Dallas, Texas providing patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, and trade secret services, including litigation, licensing, prosecution, and other intellectual property counseling. Partner, Darin Klemchuk returns as our guest to highlight important intellectual property updates and news in the industries that imp...

New Illinois Supreme Court rules take effect on May 1, 2013 that were specifically crafted for Mortgage Foreclosure as a result of ongoing issues. The new rules follow recent decisions, namely the Gilbert decision and its modifications. Our guest, Dan Khwaja, mortgage foreclosure defense attorney, presents key legal updates.   Questions and topics covered on this show 1)      Tell us a brief histo...

For more than 36 years, The John Marshall Law School Alumni Association has annually presented its Freedom Award to honorees who, through their thinking, accomplishments, or profession, reflect the basic tenets of freedom. The award recognizes their work, high ethical standards, efforts to help mankind, and initiatives to improve society and our nation. At the annual luncheon, the Alumni Associati...

Times and the needs of clients are always changing. Law firms like the Fox Valley Law Center are using innovative technologies, business models and convenient client service locations. Nicole and her team at the Fox Valley Law Center are located in the Westfield Fox Valley Center in Aurora. Questions and topics covered on this show 1) What lead to the decision to launch a general practice law firm...

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“Attorney Milt Johns: 750k suit for defamatory Yelp posting” There is no special protection for consumers who publish defamatory statements of fact on social media and consumer sites like Yelp. Milt Johns is the attorney representing a plaintiff who sued for $750,000 after a customer made alleged false statements of fact on Yelp. Read a summary of the case on ChicagoNow. Questions and topics cover...

2013 is going to be an exciting year. Nick Augustine is still working hard to make law practice better through writing columns and broadcasting these Internet radio programs. The new focus of our efforts is local. Nick will continue to present national experts on breaking news in addition to focusing on the Chicago area legal industry. Questions and topics covered on this show: 1) ChicagoNow (Owne...

You do not need the budget of a large law firm to attract attention and look good. Boutique firms working with their staff and a little creativity and elbow grease can surely boost their brand in local communities. Darin Klemchuk and his firm, Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP, manage a holistic approach to business development. Questions and topics covered on this show: 1) Relationships and Engagement; 2) Ex...

Former police officer, attorney and Florida Circuit Court Judge Alex E. Ferrer hosts "Judge Alex," the highly rated court room strip, now in its seventh season, from Twentieth Television. Judge Alex is the only television judge with extensive police, legal and judicial experience, presiding over a wide array of cases, resolving complicated issues with his straight forward approach and cogent rulin...