The NC DWI Guy

On today's episode, Jake reflects on why most networking opportunities are a waste of time and how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to identifying a worthwhile event to attend. Highlights:  ·       See the mistake that event organizers make when they fail to attract a niche audience. ·       Discover the limitation of passing out your business card at a networking event. ·      ...

On today's episode I have the great blessing to sit down and talk shop with my law partner Gint Krulikas. Gint is an absolute beast when it comes to getting things done. His methodical approach to managing cases and client follow up has been the model for the client experience we strive to deliver. If you want to grow your law firm then listen in and take notes! Highlights:  ·       Learn how Gint...

On today's episode Jake sits down with former drug recognition expert Marco Aureliano, who sheds light on some of the key mistakes that field officers and DREs make during a drug impaired driving investigation. Marco has recently founded KGM Logistics , offering expert witness testimony and training in DUI cases. If you want to take your drug impaired driving defense to the next level, don't miss...

On today's episode Jake is rejoined by Allison Williams of the Law Firm Mentor who was on the podcast back on Episode 131 . In today's episode Allison walks extensively through the process for hiring and training members of your intake team. If you are contemplating hiring someone to answer phones at your office or looking to help your current receptionist/intake team become more efficient at what...

On today's episode, Jake reflects on the productivity he experienced during several quiet days at the office. Most criminal defense lawyers in district court are used to jumping from one courtroom to the next, calling a client back, making a jail visit, watching hours of body camera, and then figuring out how to get the phone to ring more (which is odd because you already don't have time to answer...

On today's episode, Jake looks at an issue he experienced during the early days of practice: how to find a measuring stick for success. As Jake was building his law firm in the early days the main gage of success was to look at how other lawyers in criminal defense in Western North Carolina doing it. How do they dress? How many cases do they have on the docket? How does their website look? In toda...

On today's episode, Jake is joined by his friend Steven Thomas as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Steven is an associate at Driving Defense Law , a division of McCormick Law & Consulting . Entertaining and insightful, make sure to have pen and paper close by as Steven shares some of the keys to his firm's growth in the practice are...

On today's episode, Banks Huntley joins Jake as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Banks is a former prosecutor and managing partner at the Law Offices of Banks Huntley, PLLC in Charlotte. Banks describes why he decided to open his own shop after working as an assistant district attorney and provides great practical wisdom on how to t...

On today's episode, Jake reflects on his last 9 episodes with young leaders of the criminal defense in North Carolina. After drilling down on the repeated indicators of success based on his conversation with the lawyers in this Warriors series, Jake has discovered the unanimous greatest weapon that a legal warrior can possess and develop: relationships. As Robin Sharma remarked, "The business of b...

On today's episode, Robert DiDomenico joins Jake as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Rob is an associate attorney at Hiltzheimer Law Office in Durham, North Carolina. Rob describes how he was able to land a job working with the incredible Ben Hiltzheimer straight out of law school and his perspective on how to add value both in the...

On today's episode, Leah Shellberg joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Leah is a Managing Partner at the Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC. Leah believes in practical and dynamic legal representation and sees herself as the ferry her clients can ride through the court system as she provides them with the legal knowledge they need to...

On today's episode, Daniel Donahue joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Donahue Defense is located in Nags Head and Daniel handles DWI and other criminal cases in Dare and Currituck Counties. This episode is chalk full of practical advice for young lawyers starting their own law firm or who have recently hung their shingle. Bring y...

On today's episode, Jennifer Chandler joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Jennifer is the epitome of a criminal defense lawyer, passionate about her work: fighting in the courtroom and building an emotional connection with her clients. Chandler Law is located in Mooresville and Jennifer handles a variety of traffic and criminal ca...

On today's episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by diving into conversation with his good friend, Josh Nielsen. Josh's firm, Nielsen Legal handles a variety of practice areas including all levels of criminal representation throughout Western North Carolina. This episode is packed with practical advice on building a successful criminal...

On today's episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense with this week's spotlight on Rowan County attorney Marlowe Rary. Marlowe is a former teacher turned lawyer and shares the moment in his youth that sent him on a trajectory towards criminal defense. Marlowe is a partner at Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary , a powerhouse of criminal defense e...

On today's episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by interviewing his good friend Kevin Marcilliat. Kevin is a criminal defense warrior that has handled cases in more than 80 counties across North Carolina. Kevin's journey into criminal defense is inspiring, as is his rapid ascent into partnership status at one of the leading criminal d...

On today's episode Jake speaks with his friend Ryan Stowe to kick off the Warriors on the Battlefield series, which will highlight young leaders in criminal defense in North Carolina. Ryan is the owner of the Stowe Law Firm, PLLC in Salisbury, NC and is a passionate counselor to his clients in the office and a furious fighter in the courtroom. Highlights: ·       Learn how Ryan has uniquely levera...

Today Jake celebrates episode 200 of the NC DWI Guy! To commemorate this two hundredth episode, Jake offers a reflection on the importance of envisioning your firm in 10 years. One of Jake's favorite movie quotes is "Brothers, what we do in life, echoes in eternity," from General Maximus to his troops in Gladiator . However, the beginning of that quote voiced by Russell Crowe offers its own wisdom...

On today's episode Jake explains the purpose behind Minick Law's quarterly mock trial days and why practicing and developing your arguments in a real time setting is so helpful for criminal defense lawyers.   Highlights: ·       Discover the powerful feedback available in a mock trial setting. ·       Find out why mock trials are so helpful for preparing young lawyers to deal with the nerves assoc...

On today's episode Jake speaks with entrepreneur and managing partner of iTicket. Law , Dan Hatley. Dan describes iTicket as a tech company providing legal services. The innovative technology that provides the foundation for iTicket's success is truly revolutionizing the practice of criminal defense. If you want a peak behind the curtain at the future of the legal industry this episode is for you!...

On today's episode Jake goes deep into the psychology of a potential DWI client. Of all the causes for anxiety that a client is facing, one of the deepest but often unspoken causes for concern that a DWI client faces is the thought "what are people going to think about me getting a DWI?" Understanding this friction point is essential to helping put the client's mind at ease during the initial cons...

On today's episode Jake discusses the recently published NC Court of Appeals opinion of State v. Forney, COA23-338. This case analyses the importance of a proper "observation period" in a breath testing case.   Highlights: ·       Discover why the Court ruled that chewing gum during and immediately prior to breath testing should have resulted in suppression of the breath test. ·       Listen to Ja...

Jesse Frye is a coach with the Law Firm Mentor , where he has helped solo and small law firm owners achieve their growth goals by building the right systems, hiring the right people, and overcoming obstacles that get in the way. He is also the co-owner of ScaleLegal , a marketing company that is redefining the client journey in the legal industry using innovative Growth Loops, specifically designe...

Is your weekly calendar filled with chaos, mundane tasks, frustrating meetings, or items you didn't put there? Would you like to create a schedule filled with tasks that bring you energy, fulfillment, and have a lasting impact on those around you? Take control of your calendar with intentionality as you implement the ideas shared by Jake in this week's episode.