The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Kevin Daisey chatted with Paul Bekman, the Managing Partner at Bekman, Marder & Adkins, LLC in Baltimore, Maryland. Best Lawyers in America has recognized him as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the country since 1989. Paul has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1993, a distinguished honor achieved by less than 1% of the nation's lawyers. In 1997-98, he serve...

Erik J. Olson talks to Thomas Dunlap, the Managing Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. Tom’s practice focuses on patent, trademark, trade secret, commercial, entertainment law, business, government contracts disputes, litigation, and transactions. Tom has authored numerous books and appeared on national television and radio, including Fox, Sundance T.V., and NPR, speaking on various subje...

Kevin Daisey talks to Raiford Palmer, the Managing Partner of STG Divorce Law in Illinois. Named a Super Lawyer and top-rated lawyer in Divorce & Family Law for several years, Raif concentrates his practice in high net worth and complex asset divorce matters, especially those involving business and real estate interests. He handles collaborative divorce cases as well as litigated matters and m...

Erik J. Olson chatted with Mike Bryant, the Managing Partner at Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC in Waite Park, Minnesota. Mike is an experienced personal injury lawyer who regularly represents clients suffering from minor, serious, and catastrophic injuries. He got the following awards as Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota, Top 40 personal Injury Lawyer 4 of the last 5 years, awarded as MTLA Trial law...

Kevin Daisey chatted with Ken Hardison, the Founder of PILMMA (Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing and Management Association) in Lenoir, NC. Ken is known as the “Millionaire Maker” for a reason. He’s helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income! He brings to law firm owners the insights, knowledge, and critical strategies of Legal Marketing and Manag...

Erik J. Olson chatted with Sam Allen, the founder of Allen Legal and prides himself on serving clients on a personal level. He has significant experience in handling different legal matters. He has been admitted to practice in South Carolina, Tennessee, the District of Columbia and Illinois. Attorney Allen has tried over 50 cases in multiple jurisdictions on behalf of individuals and businesses. H...

Kevin Daisey chatted with Sophie Alcorn, the Managing Partner at Alcorn Immigration Law; headquartered in Mountain View, California, with remote offices in Dallas, Texas and New York. Sophie hosts the podcast Immigration Law for Tech Startups and authors the weekly immigration advice column “Dear Sophie” published on TechCrunch. She also founded a nonprofit, the Community for Global Innovation, to...

Erik J. Olson talks to Sheryl Moore, the Managing Partner at Moore Rabinowitz Law in Florida. Sheryl is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law. She handles all aspects of marital and family law including divorce, same-sex divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, alimony, equitable distribution, name changes, child support, custody, time-sharing, relo...

Kevin Daisey talks to James P. Magner, the Managing Partner of Magner Law in Virginia. In 2000, James got his law degree and was admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He went to work as a trademark attorney and civil litigator. Then, the dot-com industry went bust and the real estate market took off. He moved to Virginia Beach where he built a practice around construction law and civil litigation. L...

Erik J. Olson talks to John C. Whitbeck, Jr., the Managing Partner at Whitbeck Bennett PLLC in Leesburg, Virginia. John is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. He served as Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, hearing civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. He also se...

Kevin Daisey talks to Carrie Slinkard, the Managing Partner at Frontline Law. Carrie has spent more than a decade working closely with law enforcement officials, peace officers, and first responders throughout the State of Colorado. She was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2012, and has taken more than 75 cases to trial before a jury. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her fi...

Erik J. Olson chatted with Michael Liner, the Managing Partner at Liner Legal in Ohio. Michael is one of the nation’s top attorneys practicing social security disability law. The most rewarding moment of Michael’s career so far was at the completion of the first Liner Legal Largest Loser challenge in 2018 when a contestant informed Michael that because of his participation he was no longer conside...

Amy Refeca is the Managing Partner at Atlanta Wills + Trust Law Group in Alpharetta, Georgia. Amy is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Florida. She is also accredited by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to assist veterans in obtaining entitled benefits. She has presented at continuing legal education events, volunteered with local bar associations to mentor high school students and is a m...

Erik J. Olson talks to James (Jim) Ruggiero, Jr., the Managing Partner at Ruggiero Law Offices LLC. James has more than 30 years of legal experience serving residents of Chester County. His practice focuses on estate planning, elder law and business law. In Estate planning, it involves the preparation of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare matters and living will...

Kevin Daisey talks to Michael J. Romer, the co-founder and Managing Partner of New York City's Romer Debbas. Michael represents a broad range of clients in connection with the acquisition, sale, lease, development and/or financing of commercial land residential properties. Such clients include both domestic and foreign individuals buying for residential or investment purposes as well as institutio...

Erik J. Olson talks to Lindsay A. Freedman, the Managing Partner at Freedman Law, LLC located in Maryland and Virginia. Lindsay practice regularly includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, False Claims Act, Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, non-com...

Kevin Daisey talks to Amy Refeca, the Managing Partner at Atlanta Wills + Trust Law Group in Alpharetta, Georgia. Amy is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Florida. She is also accredited by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to assist veterans in obtaining entitled benefits. She has presented at continuing legal education events, volunteered with local bar associations to mentor high school...

Erik J. Olson talks to Alex Gertsburg, the Managing Partner at Gertsburg Licata in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2003, Alex proudly served in Iraq with the 762d Army Transportation Company. In 2006, he became the first General Counsel for Broadvox, a large VoIP and telecommunications company. For the next ten years, Mr. Gertsburg served as its GC and Corporate Secretary, as well as an EVP and head of its hu...

Kevin Daisey talks to Amber Sheppard, the Managing Partner at Sheppard Law in Slidell, Louisiana. Her unique work background has made her a highly sought after attorney for businesses and individuals alike. She is a dynamic and highly skilled researcher, author, and advocate. In 2020 and 2021 she was voted Best Attorney in East St. Tammany by EDGE Magazine readers and was named Top 40 Under 40 by...

Erik J. Olson talks to Michael “Mike” Ricci, the Managing Partner at Ricci Partners, LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mike graduated from Louisiana State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He later attended Loyola College of Law where he was a Moot Court Member. After graduating from law school in 2010, he was admitted to practice law in the state of Louisiana in 2010,...

Kevin Daisey talks to Jonathan Miller, the Managing Partner at Rattlesnake Law. Jonathan has practiced criminal defense law for 30 years all over New Mexico. He is a graduate of Albuquerque Academy, Cornell University, the University of Colorado School of Law, and the American Film Institute. He also wrote for the syndicated TV show Arrest and Trial for 12 episodes. Jon’s books, "Crater County" an...

Erik J. Olson talks to Cydney Bulger, the Managing Partner at The Bulger Firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Cydney is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Florida Coastal School of Law. In 2015, she opened The Bulger Firm to provide her clients with aggressive representation and excellent service. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing...

Kevin Daisey talks to Jed Kurzban, the Managing Partner at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. He concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. He is a member of the Dade County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, The National Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar...

Erik J. Olson talks to Aaron Thomas, the Managing Partner at Aaron Thomas Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron became a very good divorce lawyer, consistently securing favorable settlements for his clients who were ready to part ways. However, he realized he’d much rather help his clients begin their lives together, building healthy successful marriages on a solid foundation – so they’d never need him t...

Kevin Daisey talks to James Coogan, the Managing Partner at Dwyer & Coogan, PC in Illinois. Jim was recognized by his peers as an Emerging Lawyer for 2020 and again in 2021. He was also honored by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, included in the 2020 group of 40 Lawyers under Forty to Watch. He is a regular contributor as Legal Analyst The Ben Joravsky Show, presented by The Chicago Reader. He...