Tip the Scales
Episodes
68. Ryan McKeen - How to Grow Your Law Firm With LinkedIn
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s a creative muse that flows through me…if I try to plan it, it doesn’t work as well.” On this week’s episode Maria chats with Lin...
67. Bill Biggs - The Three Keys to Creating a Great Company Culture
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Every organization in America should have rules about how people treat one another.” On this week’s episode Maria gets into the weeds on compa...
66. Robert Hammers - Litigating & Investing in Mass Torts
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not a perfect system of justice, but it’s a pretty effective way to hold the pharmaceutical and medical device industry accountable.” O...
65. Dave Thomas - How To Generate High-Value Motorcycle Cases
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“If you’re playing between the lines the right way, the chains just keep moving and eventually you’re scoring touchdowns.” On this week’s e...
64. Joseph Camerlengo - The Ins & Outs of Truck Accident Law
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I don’t care if you’ve handled a thousand truck wrecks like a car wreck, you’re not a d*mn truck lawyer. You’re a car wreck lawyer handling...
63. Joey Rafaeli - Running a Virtual Law Firm
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Rafaeli started a Law Firm in his childhood bedroom during the Covid lockdown and is now overseeing fifteen employees of a fully remote company. ...
62. J.L. King - Managing Your Staff, Marketing Tips and a Surprising Verdict.
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to run a law firm. So much is asked of you, and you have only so much time to accomplish it all. Maybe you don’t always know the answers...
61. Taylor Dordick - Fashion Tips, $2B Verdict, Being Gary Dordicks Daughter
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often worry if your fashion sense is appropriate for the workplace? Are you having trouble finding your one true passion? Have you ever had iss...
60. Chris Massaro - A Crash Course in Mass Torts
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are mass torts something you're interested in, but haven’t had the time to learn the ins and outs of? Maybe you’re already acquainted, but just ne...
59. Kevin Kennedy - Being a TikTok Sensation and an Oprah Guest
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having tons of energy can be a great thing if you know how to put it to use. Say yes to new opportunities, make light of yourself on TikTok, buy a new...
58. Lawrence LeBrocq - Building Company Culture and Battling for Clients
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to doing it all is having a strong team. If you want to grow your business, you have to empower them to take charge. A single person can on...
57. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert - Leadership, Hiring, and Leveraging Social Media
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to doing it all is having a strong team. If you want to grow your business, you have to empower them to take charge. A single person can on...
56. Jefferson Fisher - Becoming a Social Media Sensation
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
55. Amanda Demanda - Growing Your Business by Building a Personal Brand
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creating an authentic brand around your business can have a big impact on the growth of your firm. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone....
54. James (TopDog) Helm - Authentic Branding and Social Media Success
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hitting rock bottom doesn’t mean the end. Things may seem bleak, but you can get through it. Reach out to loved ones around you and ask for their he...
53. Gary Dordick - A Trial Lawyer's Path to Health and Working With Family
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having the odds stacked against you doesn’t mean giving up. Finding your path may be tough, but with hard work and determination, the possibilities ...
52. Joe Volta - Reducing Alcohol Intake and Starting Your Own Firm
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life isn’t perfect. Things get in the way. Issues arise. Problems come up. Don’t let that dissuade you from following your dreams. As a trial at...
51. Ed Ciarimboli - Why Trial Lawyers Should Advertise and Buying and Selling a Law Firm
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you put your face on a billboard? What about starting a TV show? Do people still use the Yellow Pages? Can I get leads off of magnets in 2023? ...
50. Michael Mogill - Optimizing Your Health and Your Law Firm
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing a business is hard, especially when you start out with nothing. People may or may not be out to get you, and your health may be in a questiona...
49. Jay Vauhgn - Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Understanding Them, Working Them, & Educating Others
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of Jay’s areas of expertise, is a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the Uni...
48. Become Worldly: Navigating English Law and Finding Your Inner Peace, Andre Regard, Regard Law Group
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
English law, monastery living, and university court cases. That sounds like enough topics for three podcasts, but for seasoned litigator and world tra...
47. Live, Work, Relax: Becoming a Modern Renaissance Man, Bob Simon, Simon Law Group
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For some, running one company is enough. Try running five or six. This week we sit down with lawyer, entrepreneur, game show contestant, Dungeons and ...
46. Invest in Intake: Converting Calls to Cases, Mark Anderson, Anderson Injury Lawyers
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many law firms, both new and old, put intake at the end of their to-do list. They make the classic mistake of not putting customer service first. Lear...
45. Embrace Change: Making Remote Work For You, Chad Dudley, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to run a successful firm, one of the most important skills you can have is being able to adapt. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many law firm...
44. Spotlight on EvenUp: Leveraging AI to Level the PI Playing Field, Raymond Mieszaniec, EvenUp Law
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often, crafting a solid demand letter is critical to getting a fair settlement for your clients. But writing demand letters is a time-consuming proces...
43. Spotlight on Esquire Tek: How AI Is Revolutionizing Discovery, Pratik Shah, Esquire Tek
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discovery is one of the most tedious parts of the personal injury litigation process. You and your staff may spend as long as ten hours working on dis...
42. Crunch the Numbers: Using Big Data to Achieve Better Verdicts, John Campbell, Campbell Law, LLC
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crunch the Numbers: Using Big Data to Achieve Better Verdicts Too often, lawyers use guesswork to make decisions in cases worth tens of millions of d...
41. Create Abundance: Changing Your Mindset to Cultivate a Richer Life, David Bayer, Whole Human
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oftentimes, we feel powerless in our lives. You may feel like things happen to you outside of your control and that, no matter how hard you try, you c...
40. Stay Hungry: Looking for Growth Opportunities, Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the keys to being a successful lawyer is always looking for ways to grow and improve. Learning to use new technological tools, doing self-work,...
39. Be a Champion: Unleashing Wellness for Victorious Verdicts, Kurt Zaner, Zaner Harden Law
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winning big verdicts at trial takes more than just having the facts in order. As a lawyer, you need to be at your best, ready to pivot to meet any new...
38. Rewrite Your Sticky Notes: Fostering Intentional Optimism, Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg, LLC
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us go through life every day feeling like we have little control over what happens to us. Planes get delayed, kids get sick, and we find ou...
37. Keep Your Balance: Focusing on What Matters Most, Sean Claggett, Claggett & Sykes
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Claggett learned first-hand that health scares can change the course of your life. After surviving a near-death experience, he decided to take th...
36. Think Outside the Box: Building a Brand in a Competitive Market, Justin Watkins, Battle Born Injury Lawyers
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building a brand is hard work. From choosing a market segment and a name to finding marketing opportunities that you can afford, it takes a lot of tim...
35. Utilize Referrals: Building a Network of Resources to Broaden Your Scope of Practice | Jeremy Tissot, The Tissot Law Firm
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you grow your legal practice, it can be tempting to focus in on one specific area. And while diving deep into a specialty can be good, it’s impor...
34. Expand Your Horizon: Maintaining a Growth Mindset | Przemek Lubecki, Morris Bart
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expand Your Horizon: Maintaining a Growth Mindset Being a good lawyer isn’t just about the time you have in the game — it’s about what you do wi...
33. Stay the Course: Forging an Unusual Path in the Legal World | Mauro Fiore, Fiore Legal
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a legal career is hard. Even after you survive the slog of law school, you might have trouble getting a job, signing cases, or making the kin...
32. Take Ownership: Building a Better Future | Mark Bratt, The Bratt Law Firm
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving a steady, high-paying job at a successful law firm to strike out on your own may seem like a risky decision. But that’s exactly what Mark Br...
31. Build Your Team: Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement | Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a firm that has offices in half a dozen states, signs over 70 cases a day in one office, and employs more than 450 people? ...
30. Investing Masterclass: The Simple Truth About Making Smart Investments | Rick Ferri, Ferri Investment Solutions
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investing your money can be a scary, overwhelming, and confusing process. How do you create an investment plan that will not only support you through ...
29. Be the Frontier: Exploring New Technologies to Grow Your Firm | Yosi Yahoudai, J&Y Law Firm
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running a successful law firm means always being willing to adapt, explore new technology, and make bold moves. Yosi Yahoudi has built a successful fi...
28. Study Connection: Learning from the Best to Improve Your Communication | Dan Ambrose, Trial Lawyers University
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to better connect with the people around you can help you build stronger professional relationships and may even improve your communication w...
27. Find Your Footing: Growing Confidence and Prioritizing Health | Greyson Goody, The Simon Law Group
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your footing in your legal career can take time, but it’s an important process. Over the course of his career, Greyson Goody has grown from ...
26. Be the Outlier: Breaking the Marketing Mold to Tell Your Unique Story | Teresa Diep, Outlier Creative Agency
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, finding success in business means breaking with tradition. Teresa Diep, founder of Outlier Creative Agency, has made a career of thinking o...
25. Social Media Breakdown: A Step-By-Step Guide to TikTok for Attorneys | Taly Goody, Goody Law Group
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media marketing has taken the personal injury industry by storm. The benefits of TikTok seem endless. It is perfect for humanizing a brand, rea...
24. Cultivating Culture: Jury Selection, High-Low Agreements, and Work-Life Balance | Sevy Fisher, Simon Law Group
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to think that becoming a successful lawyer requires sacrificing personal life in favor of billing more hours. Having time for family isn't p...
23. Rebranding Masterclass: The Meaning of Lyfe | Sahm Manouchehri, Lyfe Law
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a million reasons not to rebrand a firm. It is time-consuming, expensive, and has the potential to lose hard-earned goodwill. It could be a ...
22. Law Firm Refresh: Growing an Established Practice | Mike Agruss, Agruss Law Firm
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Mike Arguss started his firm in 2012, it was just him in a basement apartment. Like most firms, his growth was slow and steady. The tipping point...
21. Compassion Through Crisis: Discovering Strength in Vulnerability | Bibi Fell, Fell Law
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bibi Fell is an absolute icon. For one client, her quick wit resulted in a $105MM verdict and hundreds of millions in restitution for many others. She...
20. Courage and Intention: How Radical Honesty Creates Stronger Attorneys | Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Fried is synonymous with truck accident law. He pioneered trucking litigation best practices used around the country. And co-founded the Academy o...
19. Built for Success: Processes, Systems, and Professional Networks For Early Stage Firms | Kenny Habetz, Kenny Habetz Injury Law
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Crowley, LA, Kenny Habetz infuses southern hospitality into every aspect of his practice. By putting the client first, he ensures t...
18. Accelerate Your Firm: Intake and Understanding Revenue | Chad Dudley, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dudley, founder at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, has grown his firm to over 60 attorneys and over 200 staff members. He replicates that success...
17. Fireproof: Maximize Firm Profit w/ EOS | Mike Morse, Mike Morse Law Firm
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Fireproof: A Five-step Model to Take your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable, Mike Morse helps law firms run smoother, faster,...
16. Own Your Career: Empowering Female Trial Attorneys | Sara Williams, Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Williams empowers female attorneys, educates, and is a killer litigator. The trial attorney at Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys has ...
15. First Page Rankings: How to Think Like Google | Maria Monroy, LawRank
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Monroy, host of Tip the Scales and President of LawRank sat with Jennifer Gore live at the Trial Lawyers University Conference. In today's episo...
14. 10,000 Active Cases: Lessons from Lawyer of the Year | Brett Schreiber, Singleton Schreiber
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
$2 Billion recovered in the past 10 years. 10,000 active cases across eight locations. Lawyer of the Year and scores of accolades. Brett Schreiber, Pa...
13. Relentless Discipline: Success and the Power of Perspective | Ali Awad, CEO Lawyer
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Ali Awad, business is common sense. At just five years old he sold collectible trading cards to classmates. And turned a profit. Hooked on the pow...
12. From $7 to $7 Million: Mobile Advertising and Optimism | Chava Mercado, InMotion
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chava Mercado has spent over a decade in advertising and has innovated at every stage of the game. When looking at seemingly endless white semi trucks...
11. Outshine the Competition: Authentic Branding and Wise Spending | Amanda Baggett, Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personal injury attorney, a Board Certified expert in construction law, and Partner at Baggett Law Personal Injury Attorneys, Amanda Baggett has built...
10. Punch Above Your Weight: Success On Any Budget | Max Antony, Attorney at Antony Law Group
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To come out on top as a new firm, Max Antony knows that you must get creative, niche down, and never give up. He started with a shoestring budget and ...
9. Grit and Determination: Creating Your Own Opportunities | Mohammad Ramadan, Attorneys of Chicago
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can build a successful practice without paid marketing - IF you are willing to hustle. Mohammad hits the ground HARD with guerrilla marketing on a...
8. Integrity: Hiring Automation and Living Your Values | Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group-Gore
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert's firm has grown 7200% since opening just under a decade ago. She has served over 5...
7. Hiring Systems: Find your "A" Team | Lena Haviland, TEKsystems
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you command a team of over 300 consultants, you learn a thing or two about identifying "A" players. Executive Director of Technology Enablement, ...
6. Pick a Winning Jury: Make the Emotional Connection | Harry and Claire Plotkin
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Few people have more experience with jury selection than Harry and Claire Plotkin. Over the past 20 years, their expertise in picking the right jury h...
5. Trust and Exposure: The Secret Promise of Media Campaigns | Gary Sarner, ROI360+
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In broadcast since 1987, Gary Sarner is a legal marketing expert who knows how to construct a winning media campaign. Founder of ROI360+, Gary and his...
4. Make the Choice: Champion for Kindness | Irving Pedroza, D'Egidio & Pedroza Injury Attorneys
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irving Pedroza is the definition of resiliency. When faced with extreme adversity, he took life into his own hands and created the world that he wante...
3. Lead With Passion: Build On Strength | Chad Dudley, CJ Advertising
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dudley knows a thing or two about making good firms great. CEO of CJ Advertising, for 25 years he has helped personal injury brands dominate thei...
2. The 2 Billion Dollar Man: Lessons from 30 Years of Law | Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darryl "The Hammer" Isaacs is set to celebrate 30 years in the Personal Injury field. His firm has become a stand-out example of what it looks like to...
1. Drop the Ego: Delegate to Scale | Bob Simon, The Justice Team
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If superheroes did exist, they would probably look a lot like Bob Simon. A champion for the people, he Co-Founded Justice Team (AKA The Simon Law Grou...
Introducing Tip the Scales
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When success lies in the balance of law and life - Maria Monroy is here to help you Tip the Scales.