Tip the Scales

Tip the Scales presents a very special episode of Bourbon of Proof w/ our friends Bob Simon and Maura Fiore of the Justice Team. The guest is none other than our very own, Maria Monroy. _____ ⁠LawRank⁠ grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at ⁠https://lawrank.com/report⁠ . ⁠Subscri...

On this week’s episode, Maria talks to attorney Tom Grillo. They chat about his life as a cop, the future of law with self-driving cars, why you shouldn’t resist AI, the reality of kids playing sports, why you can’t rush marketing, and the best software to increase your law office efficiency. Get in touch with Tom at https://fromenlaw.com Guest Tom Grillo ( @buffalo_injury_lawyer on Instagram) is...

On this week’s episode, Maria welcomes her biggest fan Chrissy Hagen! They talk about switching law firms, teaching their kids about consequences, the struggle with screen time, how to get the number you want from a Jury, cussing, and her move back to Michigan. Get in touch with Chrissy at https://olsmanlaw.com/ Guest Chrissy Hagen ( @lawyerchrissy on Instagram) is an attorney specializing in auto...

On this week’s episode, Maria chats with trial lawyer Stefano Portigliatti. They speak about attending the members only AAJ conference in Ponte Vedra, using his behavioral studies background during trial, identifying jury personality types, being a present dad, and we hear the story about the time Maria was right. Get in touch with Stefano at https://www.cokerlaw.com/ Guest Stefano Portigliatti (...

The following is a repost of episode 107 UNCENSORED! On this week’s episode, Maria welcomes back the infamous Jefferson Fisher (Live at Law-Di-Gras!). They chat about alternatives to cussing, give the low down on Jefferson’s new podcast, what it’s like to be let down by close friends, the secret to good parenting, and Maria’s crush on Andrew Huberman. Get in touch with Jefferson at https://www.jef...

On this week’s episode, Maria talks with trial attorney and partner at Breit Biniazan, Kevin Biniazan. They discuss being a partner at 32, his latest case defending victims of sexual abuse, how to take jurors on an emotional journey, being aware of nice guy offenders, and the best books for optimizing your legal operations. Get in touch with Kevin at https://www.bbtrial.com Guest Kevin Biniazan (...

On this week’s episode, we have another hosting takeover with attorney and social media sensation Jenn Gore! She speaks with friend and guest Steve Mehr about how he met Sweet James, growing to 500 employees in 5 years, running an efficient law firm, why you shouldn’t be afraid of AI, and making time for family. Get in touch with Steve at https://sweetjames.com Guest Steve Mehr ( @stevemehr on Ins...

On this week’s episode, Maria talks with trial lawyer and founder of the Rowley Law Firm, Nick Rowley. They discuss getting recognized by fans, being father to 11 children, why cold showers are good for you, how exercise impacts you in the courtroom, and the dangerous chemicals that could be in the walls of your kid’s school. Get in touch with Nick at https://www.nicholascrowley.com Guest Nicholas...

On this week’s episode, Maria speaks with attorney Kurt Zaner. They discuss how to create a hero in the courtroom, making an emotional connection with the jury, why it’s ok to cry, how faith plays a big part in Kurt’s life, what Game of Thrones has in common with the practice of law, and there’s even a brief visit from Mr. Sinatra.” Get in touch with Kurt at https://zanerlaw.com Guest Kurt Zaner (...

Something different this week on Tip the Scales. It’s an ATTORNEY TAKOVER with Sean Claggett and Ed Ciarimboli! They argue over golf balls, go over the finer points of wine making, and figure out who’s actually hosting this thing. Get in touch with Sean at https://www.claggettlaw.com/ Get in touch with Ed at https://www.fellermanlaw.com/ Host Sean Claggett ( @claggettsykes on Instagram) is an esta...

On this week’s episode, Maria welcomes back the infamous Jefferson Fisher (Live at Law-Di-Gras!). They chat about alternatives to cussing, give the low down on Jefferson’s new podcast, what it’s like to be let down by close friends, the secret to good parenting, and Maria’s crush on Andrew Huberman. Get in touch with Jefferson at https://www.jeffersonfisher.com Guest Jefferson Fisher ( @jefferson_...

On this week’s episode, Maria welcomes back the famous Jenn Gore! They discuss Jenn’s new consulting venture, opening up about her divorce on social media, some SEO insights from Maria, setting reach goals, eating meat after 35 years, and why chewing is so hard. Get in touch with Jenn at https://atlinjurylawgroup.com Guest Jennifer Gore ( @jenngorelawyer on Instagram) is the founder and owner of A...

On this week’s episode, Maria chats with Ray Mieszaniec of EvenUp. They discuss his billion dollar valuation, how he views the AI landscape moving forward, spending 200 days on the road, growing from 0 to 1000 clients in 3 years, and why Maria didn’t take him so seriously when they met. You can get in touch with Ray at https://www.evenuplaw.com Guest Ray Mieszaniec ( @mieszaniec on Instagram) is t...

On this week’s very special solo episode, Maria does a deep dive on local SEO. She answers top questions from lawyers such as; Where do I locate my office? How many reviews do I need? How do I answer negative reviews? Should I change the name of my firm? All this and more on this episode of Tip the Scales. You can get in touch with Maria at https://lawrank.com Host Maria Monroy ( @marialawrank on...

On this week’s episode, Maria speaks with veteran, attorney, and founder of Berry Law, John Berry. They discuss serving in the military, working with veterans, what it’s like to run a law firm with 3 practice areas, how to apply military leadership to business teams, and Maria finally meets someone who also refers to intake as sales.  You can get in touch with John at https://ptsdlawyers.com Guest...

“"I have always taken every dollar that I have made and reinvested it back into the firm.” On this week’s episode, Maria talks with founder and CEO of Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, Alexander Shunnarah. They discuss firm acquisition, mass torts, making investments, playing poker, and why it took him so long to believe Maria. Guest Alexander Shunnarah ( @alexander_shunnarah on Instagram ) is...

“My lawyers have 100% discretion to cut any fee, at any amount, up to 100%. We cut over a million dollars in fees a year.” On this week’s episode, Maria talks with attorney and founder of Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, Sam Aguiar. They discuss how to create a world class client experience, making great hires, where to spend your advertising dollars, and the right way to get involved in the community....

“We shot these commercials. We had people sending us money. They would send me a check…so that we would donate to the humane society of our choice, in their name.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and co-founder of Colombo Law, Dino Colombo. They discuss putting 100% or their marketing dollars into trucks, how “Smile Break” commercials changed everything, and why John Morgan is a v...

“How does it never happen, you’re never sick? Because I drink alcohol everyday. It sanitizes your system. Salt water and bourbon cures everything.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and  co-founder of the Simon Law Group, Bob Simon. They discuss what’s different at Law-Di-Gras 2024, Attorney Share coming out of beta, why you should never call Bob, what to know about starting a podca...

“Let’s say you're flying in a jet and you're flying 10,000 miles. A one degree change in your path…makes you thousands of miles away from where you would have otherwise been.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and founding partner of Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers, Brian White. They discuss how Brian became the world’s best looking lawyer, what it takes to go v...

“We have built virtually everything on the foundation of excellent client service and attention and relationships. And if our people, our lawyers, our non-attorneys, if they don’t understand the purpose of what we’re doing, there is no way that they’re going to deliver that…excellent client service.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and founder of Jeffcoat Injury & Car Accident...

Original Air Date: November 22, 2023 For some, success can be a long road, and for others, it can happen overnight. The quality that both these people have in common is staying true to who they are, no matter how long it takes.  Jefferson Fisher is a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm, which has over 6 million followers on social media. He enjoys teaching people to persu...

“The word freedom for me is very important. It’s freedom to try cases or it’s freedom to take up golf or it’s freedom to be with your kids or it’s freedom to travel the world. Freedom equates to happiness for me.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and founder of the Mike Morse Law Firm, Mike Morse. They discuss his record breaking $75 million verdict, what it was like going back to...

“When I was younger my dad asked me,”Don’t you want to be a lawyer like me?” and I was like, “No, you work too f-ing hard.” And it’s true. I work way too f-ing hard. It’s an obsession…and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and partner at Parris Law Firm, Khail Parris. They discuss his recent $58M slip and fall verdict, why he got reported, the...

“I want younger attorneys to know, there is a real struggle to growth…If you’re bringing in five, ten cases, within two, three years opening your firm, bro, bravo to you. Don’t think you have to be at 100 cases right away.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with lawyer and  founder of Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers, Moe Ramadan. They discuss why attorney’s are scared to be themselve...