Maximum Lawyer

This week on the show we have Chelsie Marie Lamie, a personal injury lawyer based out of Clearwater, Florida.  In today’s episode, we’ll talk about scaling your firm, running multiple offices remotely, and how Chelsie went from six figures to seven figures in just three years. https://chelsielamie.com/ Hacking’s Hack:  Jim encouraged lawyers to start podcasting because of all of the amazing benefi...

This week on the show we have Nick Oritz, owner of Ortiz Law Firm, based out of Pensacola, Florida. Nick represents policyholders in individual disability, group disability, and ERISA long-term disability claims.   In today’s episode we’ll talk about ultimate goals, struggles with managing employees and marketing. Hacking’s Hack: Here’s a hack to make more connections. I take a photo of myself wit...

This week on the show we have Alexis Austin, CEO and Managing Attorney at Right Law Group, P.C., an Estate Planning Law firm based out of Colorado Springs, CO. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about transitioning a business model, building a lifestyle firm, and how to use the success of other businesses to grow your firm.  https://www.coloradoestateplanning.net/about-us/ Hacking’s Hack: Write down y...

In today’s episode, we join Erin Levine, a family law specialist located in Oakland CA. With Hello Divorce, she guides users through divorce with DIY and DIFY options as well as access to fixed-fee, on-demand lawyers through her firm Levine Family Law Group. We’ll discuss how Levine is using technology and a more efficient “DIY” model to not only save her time, dealing with regulation while runnin...

In today’s episode we join Robert Von Dohlen, a divorce lawyer for professionals based out of Houston Texas. We’ll discuss joining the legal field from an unconventional background, the challenges of communicating with clients in difficult life situations, marketing to upmarket clients, how FirmFlex has helped his social media strategy, and how to handle the intake process in a smaller-sized pract...

In today’s episode we’re looking at Maximum Lawyer and our firm’s years in review, saying goodbyes, and breaking down the prospective client’s decision process.   Hacking’s Hack: Look at your entire process from the client’s perspective and smooth out any pain points.   Tyson’s Tip: Rethink how you are buying your vehicles-break down the cost of owning the vehicle on a yearly basis, and figure out...

This week on the show we have Russ Nesevich, owner of Nesevich Law, an Estate Planning and Elder Law firm based out of New Jersey. In today’s episode we’ll talk about leaving private equity to start a law firm, building a business and not a job, maintaining work-life balance, and the best time in your life to start a firm. https://nesevichlaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Take a walk to network and brainst...

This week on the show we Marco Brown, owner of Brown Law, a divorce law firm based in Salt Lake City. In today’s episode we’ll discuss some of the biggest mistakes young lawyers are making when they start out, flat rate vs billable hours, and how Marco stays motivated and driven leading his practice.   https://www.utdivorceattorney.com/   Hacking’s Hack: You guys know I love audiobooks. Check out...

Happy Halloween! This week on the show we’ll discuss the 10 scariest mistakes we see lawyers make:   Not delegating things you don’t need to be doing The amount that solo and small firms are making Not doing video marketing Not systemizing your firm's processes Not prioritizing intake Not using automation Negative self-talk Not taking law practice management courses Being afraid to take action Ove...

This week on the show we have Devon Rood Slovensky, owner of Slovensky Law PLLC, a Family Law practice in Roanoke VA. In today’s episode we’ll discuss quality control when it comes to hiring a company to handle your calls, outsourcing your mail, challenges of being a female firm owner, and when to call good enough.   https://slovenskylaw.com/   Hacking’s Hack: Read the book “In Praise of Slowness”...

This week on the show we have Jess Birken, owner of Birken Law Offices where she helps charities and non-profits to solve their problems so they can focus on what’s important. In this episode we’ll discuss spotting problem prospective clients, being a good friend, how to stay motivated about your work, and the best software to be using as a solo.   Twitter @JessBirken www.hackyourpractice.lawyer h...

This week on the show we have Adam Krause, partner at Krause and Kinsman law firm, a personal injury and mass torts firm based in Kansas City MO and Raleigh NC. In today’s episode we’ll talk about starting a firm straight out of law school, building a referral network from scratch, incorporating virtual employees with a physical office, and whether or not you need to change your case management so...

This week on the show we have Annabel Eyrick, Jim’s Personal trainer and owner of Total Fitness Solutions in St. Louis MO. We’ll talk about how lawyers especially can do better about being healthy on the go, cardio vs resistance exercises, healthy dieting (while still enjoying yourself), and keeping motivated to live a healthy life with so many other things competing for your time.                ...

This week on the show Jim and Tyson catch up on where their firms are at and where they’re headed. We’ll discuss virtual vs physical office space, handing off cases to lawyers you hire, prioritizing new clients or repeat clients, and focusing on the “after” unit of the sales process.   Hacking’s Hack: Meet as a team and break down the most important ideas on your to-do list. If everything is impor...

This week on the show we have David Frees, partner at estate planning firm Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees located in Southeastern PA. In this episode we’ll discuss being intentional with your marketing, getting testimonials that answer your prospective clients objections, and being intentional with how you market so that you can choose exactly what types of cases come to you, not the other way aro...

This week on the show we have Gina Horkey, founder of Horkey HandBook, a website geared towards helping others find or become a kickass virtual assistant. In this episode we’ll discuss everything Virtual Assistant related: Hiring, Training, Managing, and more. We’ll also touch on the current state of entrepreneurship and the future of the Freelance Economy.   https://horkeyhandbook.com/   Gina’s G...

This week on the show we have Jay Ruane, longtime group member who recently launched a new law firm social media marketing company called Firmflex. In this pop-up we’re going to break down what he’s doing and how you can get involved.   https://www.getfirmflex.com/   Jay’s Tip: Birthday bud automatically wishes all of your contacts happy birthday. The engagement has been incredible so far. Bdaybud...

“Automating Your Firm” w/Kelsey Bratcher   This week on the show we have Kelsey Bratcher, owner of Hired Gun Solutions and automation/integration expert second to none. In this episode we’ll discuss the tools you can use to begin automating your firm and compare CRM and Automation technology.   https://www.hiredgunsolutions.com/about/   Hacking’s Hack: I’ve been really enjoying this podcast called...

This week on the show we have Bobby Buchanan, one of the group’s most active members and owner of Joint Custody Advocates. In this episode we’ll talk about managing the stress of starting a firm with law school debt and a family, the difference between the entrepreneurial and employee mindset, training your first associates, and more.   https://jointcustodyadvocates.com/our-team/     Hacking’s Hac...

This week on the show we have Mike Allbee (AKA Big Mike), one of the group’s oldest members and owner of Allbee Law Firm, a North Texas injury firm. In this episode we’ll talk about starting a law firm with $50, prioritizing quality of cases over quantity, and having the faith to gamble on yourself or a new hire.   https://www.callbigmike.com/     Hacking’s Hack: Rocket Fuel-A book on how to get t...

This week on the show we have Melissa Shanahan, founder of Velocity Work, a law firm consulting and coaching company. In this episode we’ll discuss how Melissa started in the consulting industry, which KPI’s are important and how to track them, how she keeps her law firm clients accountable on goals, and how she keeps level-headed when working with such a diverse client pool. https://velocitywork....

This week on the episode we have Brian Mittman, a worker’s comp lawyer based out of New York. In this episode we’ll cover naming your firm, shifting your mindset from learning to implementation, KPI’s and measuring firm health with metrics, and avoiding “growing broke” while scaling. Hacking’s Hack: In the old days, generating attorney-client agreements would take a day or two. We have now automat...

In this episode Jim and Tyson discuss the struggle of being a solo or small firm lawyer and dealing with the obstacles that come with the profession.     Hacking’s Hack: I’ve really taken to this 20 minutes of inspiring content a day goal. You’re a sum of the people and content entering your brain. Choose positive and inspiring content to infuse in your brain.   Tyson’s Tip: I’m considering a swit...

Today’s guests need no introduction. Seth Price and John Fisher join us on the show today to share their feedback on the conference, their top hiring practices, the importance of documenting systems, John’s Mastermind experience, and more.   Hacking’s Hack: Dale Carnegie-How to Stop Worrying and Start Learning   Tyson’s Tip: Recently I’ve been thinking about how I can work out more. Make it easier...

Today on the show we have Allison McKeen, an Award-winning author and attorney at Connecticut trial lawyers. In today’s episode we’ll discuss self-publishing a book as a lawyer and all of the steps involved.   Hacking’s Hack: Use Instacart while traveling to order from Whole Foods so you’re eating more healthy when you travel.     Tyson’s Tip: Docuseries on Netflix- Called Exhibit A. Examines fore...