THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Meet Donna DiMaggio Berger , a lawyer specializing in community association law.  She discusses with Brett and Jeff the challenges and nuance required to represent associations and boards.   She talks about changes in the industry since the Surfside collapse, the problem of "green banana" owners, the need for proactivity, the new Florida condo requirements, and why some fiscally irresponsible boar...

Meet Addison Adams , the founder of Adams Corporate Law .   Addison is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions for California-based businesses, but he did not always practice corporate law.  Addison discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey from class action litigation to corporate law, growing a firm and starting over, finding balance in your practice, and the challenges of delegation.  He also...

Dan Lansman is an entrepreneur in the truest sense.  He has started, built, and sold businesses multiple times for multiple millions.  He discusses with Brett and Jeff his entrepreneurial journey, how he ultimately learned to keep the main thing the main thing, why the second sale is easier, and whether you really need to have all the answers before you start the business (spoiler - you don’t!)  ...

On this episode, meet Seth Freeman , a Managing Director at B. Riley Advisory Services .  Seth explains his role as a Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor and a Certified Turnaround Professional. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to the world of insolvency and restructuring, the overblown issues facing his hometown of San Francisco, and the peculiar human conditions tha...

On this episode, meet Dr. Jean Oursler .  With a Ph. D. in Business Psychology, Dr. Jean is one of the country’s top business consultants, a top-rated speaker, a world-class business performance coach, a serial entrepreneur, and the creator of the Caveman Brain Business Growth System.  She discusses with Brett and Jeff the importance of outcome-focused thinking, getting alignment in an organizatio...

Matthew Krayton is the visionary behind Publitics , a public affairs, political, PR, and strategy consultancy. With extensive experience advising campaigns, candidates, executives, and brands, Matt possesses a unique perspective that blends politics with emerging technology. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to starting a political consultancy, his unplanned entrepreneurship, the i...

Meet Scott Dimond , Jeffrey Kaplan , and David Rothstein , the founding members of Miami litigation boutique Dimond Kaplan and Rothstein  PA.     The three partners discuss with Jeff and Brett the birth of their successful law firm, the keys to a healthy 20-year partnership, the way to leave a law firm on good terms, how to incentivize  behaviors in lawyers, and how to balance risk, accept loss, a...

On this episode, meet experienced bankruptcy paralegal Jorge Miranda .  Jorge shares with Brett and Jeff his path to becoming a paralegal, why his career fits with his desire to help people, the value of empathy in the workplace, why showing you care makes a difference and the importance of trust and connections in the office.  If you are thinking of a career in the law but are not sure law school...

On this episode, meet Lauren Sobel , an attorney, editor, speaker, and podcast host based in New York City. Lauren discusses with Brett and Jeff her leap from litigation to legal technology, some trends in legal technology, how generative AI will enhance the law practice, and some cautions about social media for fifth graders and adults alike!   Lauren is proof that being a lawyer is not limited t...

Meet recent law school graduate and new lawyer, Tanisha Wright , a former summer associate and current attorney at Bast Amron.  On this episode, Tanisha discusses with Brett and Jeff how a friend’s personal need lead her to law school, her experience helping exonerate wrongly convicted prisoners, how to find the right law firm job, and why the practice of law is more than just billing hours.   She...

On this episode, Richard Barbara , Miami attorney and community leader, joins Jeff and Brett to discuss his unusual career path and the lessons he has learned along the way.  They discuss Rich’s legal career, the importance of relationships in career advancement, the pains of starting your own law firm, the transition to in-house counsel, what you can learn from your adversaries, getting involved...

Mark Eiglarsh is a television personality, a top-rated criminal defense attorney, and the author of a popular book called, “Be Happy by Choice. Happiness Guaranteed or Your Misery Back.”  In this episode, Mark chats with Brett and Jeff about the challenges of representing unpopular criminal defendants and the moral decision of taking tough cases.  They also discuss Mark's book, what led him to wri...

On this episode, you will hear from Kimberly Calvi, founder of Boston Edits, LLC. Kimberly discusses with Jeff  and Brett how a newsletter assignment lead to a career in writing and editing, how the written word is filled with errors, and why forward-thinking, self-aware business leaders should be using writing and editing services.   They also discuss a range of topics, from the proper use of emo...

Meet Steven N. Klitzner , a Miami attorney who practices exclusively in the area of IRS problem resolution.  Steve speaks with Brett and Jeff about his unique tax practice, his role as an instructor to IRS agents, and what Steve sees in the future for taxpayers.   He also talks about his transition from sportscaster to lawyer, starting his solo practice, the challenges of changing practice areas a...

On this episode, meet Fradyn Suárez , a Miami partner in King & Spalding ’s Project Finance practice. Fradyn discusses with Jeff and Brett her journey to partner in international law firms, the unique features of a project finance practice, the challenges of moving your practice to different cities, the path to equity in big law, and the differences in practicing law in Miami versus bigger cit...

Meet Greg Alexander, founder of Collective 54 , a mastermind community dedicated to professional services firms with big aspirations. Greg speaks with Brett and Jeff about his journey from sales to entrepreneurship, including a successful exit. They discuss the value of peer-to-peer networks and why Greg started his, the importance of coaching, his unique card collection, and his hall of fame drea...

On this episode, meet Jim Bennett , a Certified Public Accountant with over three decades of experience in accounting and the founder of NOW CFO with 53 offices in 25 states.   Jim speaks with Brett and Jeff about his journey to starting the company, how he helps clients gain visibility into their own business, the importance of training and process, and how he has grown his company to over 530 em...

Ebony Smith is an experienced leadership development specialist and founder of Ebenum Equation , dedicated to cultivating forward-thinking leaders. In this episode, Ebony speaks with Jeff and Brett about the importance of leadership development and coaching in life and business.  Ebony explains how coaching can help individuals in all states of life find joy and purpose and how she helps her clien...

On this episode, meet Evan Schwartz , CEO and Founder of Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, PC , a New York City-based law firm specializing in insurance recovery claims and complex litigation. Evan discusses with Brett and Jeff his history of environmental insurance cases, how he started his own practice more than 25 years ago, what insurance defense really means, and why it can be a good training grou...

On this episode, meet Salene Mazur Kramer , the founding principal of MAZUR KRAEMER , a business law and consulting firm with offices in New York, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Salene discusses with Brett and Jeff her unconventional path to starting her own firm. They also talk about the importance of healthy habits outside the office, the challenges of raising children while growing a firm, an...

On this episode, we talk with Jim Fried , a commercial real estate expert, mortgage broker, radio host, podcaster, and mentor to many. Jim talks with Jeff and Brett about the real estate business, his life on the radio, and his path to podcasting.   They also discuss the many mentors he has had, how he has adopted the role as a mentor, the lessons he has learned from mentors and mentees, and the b...

Meet Luis Scott , attorney, speaker, lawyer, and entrepreneur.  Jeff and Brett discuss with Luis his amazing path from working as a legal assistant to eventually becoming a name partner in a law firm. They also discuss Luis’ entrepreneurial journey and how his company, 8 Figure Firm Consulting , helps lawyers grow their revenue quickly and predictably. They touch on Luis’s podcast, The Guts and Gl...

On this episode, meet Josh Shilts , a financial expert whose practice focuses on assisting attorneys and businesses with complex financial matters, valuations, and disputes. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path through corporate America to the start of his own company, the importance of trust in business, and the keys to finding your own path to success. They also discuss the challenges facin...

Special guest Stephen Donell has served as a court-appointed receiver in hundreds of cases, many in government enforcement actions.  Stephen discusses with Brett and Jeff  his role as a receiver, how he adds value in some dire situations, and what he sees on the horizon for some challenging real estate markets.   He also discusses some tense situations Steve has faced when seizing control of busin...

Special guest Merle Liivand , also known as Mermaid Merle, is an entrepreneur, athlete, environmentalist, and world record holder.  Together with Brett and Jeff, they discuss Merle’s path to the water, how she managed to fold her passions into her career, and how she manages a rigorous athletic routine while running multiple businesses.   They also discuss the business lessons learned from athleti...