The Effective Lawyer

Difficulty with Suing Government Entities.   When suing a government entity it can be difficult to determine if they are waiving sovereign immunity or not.     “There’s a minefield of issue that you can come across that are different from when you are suing a private citizen or a private entity   Three common types of Government cases: 1. Clear violation of constitutional rights, 2. Cases involvin...

Making the Switch from Defendant to Plaintiff Law  Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and lead trial lawyer, Jack Zinda, gives an overview of what it’s like to make the switch from defense work to plaintiff law. Joining Jack is his law partner, Neil Solomon, who decided to make the transition from defense to plaintiff law several years ago. Since joining Zinda Law Group, Neil has partner...

Today CMO Kevin Tully is joined by CEO and Founding partner of Zinda Law Group, Jack Zinda. They chat about the ins and outs of determining the value of a case.    Discussed in this Episode:   -       Who’s my client? -       Always start with the end in mind -       What sources of information do I have? -       Focus groups & Round Tables -       Is this case a big deal? -       What happens...

We've remastered a classic episode of The Effective Lawyer podcast, and will be back soon with new content!  Wouldn’t it be great if someone would answer the questions you were too embarrassed to ask? Well, in this episode four experienced personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group detail what new attorneys can do to confidently rise to the challenge of their first deposition. From preparatory a...

With a team of four seasoned personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group, this first episode provides real insight into how each one of these legal minds lost their training wheels to become confident, successful and effective lawyers. New attorneys can listen to this plethora of legal wisdom and breathe a sigh of relief in hearing that a legal passion plus a thirst for fresh legal knowledge is a...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda to talk more about effective management practices for your personal injury law firm.  Discussed in this Episode: Set clear goals Create an open door for opinions Recognize team members Give feedback ASAP Invest in the “A” players Set Clear Goals Outside of nor...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda to talk about effective management practices for your personal injury law firm.  Discussed in this Episode: Define your team’s responsibilities KPI scoreboards Communication in the hybrid/remote era Outlines and scripts Define Your Team’s Responsibilities Ever...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on what to do when attending your first personal injury hearing. Discussed in this Episode: Read the local rules Understand your judge What’s your objective? Read the Local Rules This step may feel simple, but before you do anything make sure you’re completely comfortable with the rules and regulations of th...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on what to do when attending your first personal injury mediation. Discussed in this Episode: What is my objective? Who’s going to attend mediation? Understand your case’s value Preparing your Client for Mediation Be prepared to walk away at the right time What is My Objective? Jack lays out his three reason...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to handle fire injury cases. Discussed in this Episode: Get to the scene early Don’t rely on the government report Don’t send someone else to the scene Find a fire cause origin expert What other experts do you need? Get to the Scene Early During cleanup evidence can be destroyed, so it’s imperative th...

In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about everything you need to know about effective team structures within a law firm. Discussed in this Episode: What type of Firm do you want to be? A functional vs. team-based approach Focus on management Your Non-legal departments What Type of Firm Do You Want to be? If you’re just starting out, it’s important to envision what yo...

In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to manage case expenses at a personal injury law firm. Discussed in this Episode: Track your case expenses How much to spend on cases Consider a line of credit Don’t invest before you know Evaluate your Case Expenses Track Your Case Expenses Regardless of how new your practice is, hiring a bookkeeper or at le...

Summary: In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you steps for decreasing the resolve time for a personal injury lawsuit. Discussed in this episode: •    Maximize your value in the least amount of time possible •    Create a timeline •    Pre-planning •    How to get around insurance company tactics Maximize your value in the least amount of time possible In solving a p...

In this episode, Jack discusses how to increase the average value of a case. He shares tips and tactics such as valuing the quality of a case over quantity of cases, having a strong knowledge of your case, knowing your client's personal story, understanding the elements of liability and damages within your case, and running up the score on loss of earning capacity.   

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to become a great personal injury lawyer. There’s more to it than having a nickname and fancy marketing! Discussed in this Episode: Is this what I want to do? Make a list Get repetitions  Is This What I Want to Do? It’s impossible to have the drive to be great if you’re not in love with what you do. Y...

Summary   In this episode Jack talks about how to manage vendors and consultants at a law firm. We cover the pitfalls to look out for and the best practices needed to get the best return on your investment.   Discussed in this episode:   How to hire the best vendors  How to manage vendors  Goal setting and KPIs  When to part ways  And much more    As always, feel free to contact us for more inform...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to give yourself the best chance of landing a job at a firm. Discussed in this Episode: Customize your resume Identify the firms Look for Opportunities How can you help the firm? Customize Your Resume Why do you want to work for a particular firm? Be specific with your resume and share your intentions...

Discussed in this Episode: Identify the client  Ensure there are no conflicts Get the credentials Know your client’s story Identify the source of recovery Identify the Client Just because they are a family member, does not mean they have the right to file the lawsuit.  Ensure There are no Conflicts If you’re dealing with multiple people, make sure that they are on the same page. Family can be diff...

Discussed in this episode:  Investing in continuing education  Putting together a syllabus of educational materials  Investing in Continuing Education When it comes to CLEs, you want to be intentional about the programs you attend. If you are a personal injury lawyer, for example, you wouldn't attend a program unrelated to your field. Creating a Syllabus of Educational Materials Next, create a syl...

Discussed in this Episode: What are core principles? Zinda Law Group’s core principles Should your core principles evolve? How do you apply them? Holding your employees (and yourself) accountable  What Are Core Principles? Your core principals are your “bill of rights” that all decisions are based on. A mission statement or “core purpose” describes who you are. Your core principles are the action...

Discussed in this Episode: Why is deposition preparation important? Preparation steps  Mock deposition Why is Deposition Preparation Important? How your client does in a deposition will make or break how the defense evaluates your case. You cannot put too much time into a deposition.  Preparation Steps These steps will allow you to properly prepare for the deposition. 1. Understand the defense’s c...

Discussed in this Episode: What is a “big case”? How to acquire a “big case” Marketing Strategies Putting it all together What is a “Big Case”? “Try to get as specific as you can by identifying what your case is that you’re targeting, that’s step one.” Before attempting to land a big case, you first need to determine what a big case means to your firm. A big case is typically a case with an excess...

Discussed in this Episode: What is the role of an executive team? Executive team evolving as your business evolves Topics of conversation Meeting decorum Avoiding blindspots What is the Role of an Executive Team? Jack talks about the various types of people who should be a part of your executive team. These people are typically department heads or leaders in their specific area of the business. Wh...

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s CMO, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, to talk about how to push your cases faster and get larger results. Discussed in this Episode: What makes a firm successful? How to evaluate a case Common logistical challenges The treatment phase How to approach the defense  What Makes a Firm Successful? Success is driven by tw...

Discussed in this Episode: How virtual work has affected the legal industry Remote project management Communication with virtual employees Data security How to maintain work culture remotely Pros and cons of remote working How Virtual Work has Affected the Legal Industry Jack talks about how Zinda Law Group dealt with transitioning to a work-from-home model when the US went into lockdown in 2020....