What does success really look like for a law firm founder? For Jason DeSouza, it is not measured by having the biggest office or the largest headcount. It is about building a firm that delivers exceptional results for clients...
What does it really take to launch a law firm from scratch, grow it from six lawyers to thirty in just two years, and still keep your culture intact? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins
What does it take to build a successful law firm when your path isn't the traditional one? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with attorney Dwayne Pennant to explore how persistence,
What does it take to leave a comfortable law firm job and build something of your own? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with trial lawyer Bryan Knight, founder of Knight
What does it take to launch a law firm in today's legal landscape? For Oklahoma trial lawyer Rilee Harrison, the answer is not flashy marketing campaigns or pretending to be something you're not. It's relationships,
What happens when a small-town lawyer decides to walk away from a century-old law firm and build something entirely his own? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with Georgia
What does it take to build a law firm that grows by more than 60% in a single year while staying true to its mission? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with Jon David Huffman,...
What happens when a lawyer stops chasing volume and starts building value instead? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with Louisiana attorney and entrepreneur Chaz Roberts to talk
What happens when the lawyer who once swore she would never step into a courtroom ends up building a thriving bankruptcy firm and becoming an early adopter of AI? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan
What does it take to bet on yourself in one of the highest-risk areas of law? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with Atlanta trial attorney Christopher Newbern to unpack the
What if the real problem in your law firm isn’t a lack of leads, but too many? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Aaron Thomas returns to challenge one of the most common assumptions in legal growth. From
What if the biggest threat to your law firm isn’t your competition, but a quiet email you didn’t question? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Kellam T. Parks returns to break down the real risks
What if the thing holding your firm back… is you? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Bonnie Richardson shares the real story behind building a law firm from the ground up, navigating fear, failure, and...
What does it take to build a fast-growing law firm while fighting for your life? In this deeply powerful episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Angel Casarez shares her journey from immigrant roots to building a 90+...
What if the biggest risk in your legal career isn’t failure, but standing still? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Josh Sanford shares how he went from “unhirable” to building multiple law firms,
What does it really take to grow a law firm from a solo practice into a multi-state operation? In this episode, Andrew Kryder shares how hustle, relationships, and eventually systems transformed his firm. If you’ve ever
What if burnout isn’t a workload problem, but a design problem? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jason Epstein shares how intentional decisions around structure, leadership, and growth allowed him to...
What does it take to leave a successful 28-year Big Law career and start over? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, appellate attorney Laurie Webb Daniel shares the story behind launching her boutique
What if the fastest way to grow your professional services firm wasn’t marketing… but acquisition? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Jonathan Hawkins sits down with CPA entrepreneur Brad Dower...
What happens when a seasoned prosecutor decides to bet on herself? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Nana Knight shares how she walked away from a stable government career to launch a premium
What does it really take to grow a law firm from two former Army JAG officers in a kitchen… to a 40-person national practice in under six years? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Robert Capovilla
What if your burnout isn’t caused by the work… but by the way you’re paid to do it? After 14 years in high-stakes criminal defense, Trevor Riddle walked away. He thought he needed a new practice area. A new city....
I’ve interviewed a lot of successful founders, but Scott Zucker’s story made me pause. What if building a niche isn’t about picking the “right” strategy, but paying attention long enough to see what keeps showing
From the outside, growth looks linear. From the inside, it never is. When I sat down with Laura Ramos James, we talked about the parts of building a law firm that don’t make it into highlight reels. The moments when...
What if everything works in law firm marketing, just not for you yet? If you are starting from zero, where should the first dollar go: lunches or LSAs? Is podcasting a smart play, or should you borrow someone else’s
What if the ceiling on your firm isn’t the market, it’s you? In this conversation, Hillary Walsh unpacks the messy truth of scaling: opening LA with tables and chairs, learning immigration by FedEx from Korea, and the day...
What makes a lawyer walk away from Big Law, scale a furniture startup, build a 12-location med spa, then grow a niche firm past seven figures? How do you market a law firm when the buying cycle moves slowly? What happens when...
What happens when a PI founder fires himself from operations and hires a COO with zero law firm experience? Tom Tona tells me why he embraced chaos, rebuilt nearly every seat, and now runs his firm like a startup. Can you
What happens when a law firm owner decides bigger isn’t better, fires someone on day one, stops checking email entirely, and builds an AI-only firm—just to see if it works? My conversation with Tyson Mutrux pulled back
What’s the right moment to take the leap and build your own firm? Is it experience, financial security, or simply fewer obligations holding you back? In this conversation, I sat down with Andrew Lacy to unpack what really
What if the stress in your firm isn’t coming from the law at all, but from the boundaries you never set? What if your clients didn’t “demand too much,” but simply filled the silence where your policies should
Ten years into running a law firm, Jeremy Danilson realized the hardest part wasn’t the law, it was the decisions no one sees. How do you know which tools actually help and which ones just distract you? What
What makes someone walk away from a stable career, start a law firm with zero clients, and rebuild their entire identity from scratch? In this episode, Joel Beck opens up about the moment a leadership coach told him something...
What happens when a family law attorney decides the courtroom is no longer where the real change happens? David Johnson walked out of his last case in 2019 and never came back. Instead, he built a multi-state firm,
What happens when a small town farm kid becomes a trial lawyer who refuses to play the part? Hunter Garnett grew up around chicken houses and soybean fields, not courtrooms. Yet he built a Huntsville injury firm by leaning
In this conversation, I sat down with Kevin Cott, founder of COTT Law Group, who left a stable legal career to start a boutique firm with no clients, no plan, and a lot of faith. We talk about the impulsive moment that
What if the only thing standing between your mission and your impact… was your margin? When I sat down with Tom Spiggle, we talked about the hard truths of scaling a law firm — hiring before you’re ready,
What if the way we bill clients is the very thing breaking the system? In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, I sit down with Christopher Anderson, founder of New Leaf Family Law, who’s replacing the billable hour...
What does it really take to walk away from prestige and bet on yourself? How do two rivals become partners, build a team that never loses a lawyer to another firm, and still keep their humanity in the fight? Is the billable
What happens when a trial lawyer decides to stop doing everything himself? In this episode, Dan Purtell reveals how letting go transformed his firm from five people to sixty—and why saying no to the wrong cases made room
What happens when a successful attorney finally admits he can’t do it all? When letting go becomes the only way to grow? In this in-person episode, I sit down with Kevin Rubin, founder of Rubin Family Law, to talk fear,
What if the universe really is trying to tell you something—but most of us are too busy to listen? Joe Fried was a cop who never planned on being a lawyer, until a judge pulled him aside and changed his life. He walked away...
What makes someone leave a stable job, take four bar exams, and then launch a law firm with zero clients just weeks before a global pandemic? In this episode, I sit down with Roya...
What if the one thing holding your law firm back isn’t more cases, but the way you run the cases you already have? In my latest conversation with Tim McKey of Vista
What do you do when your very first case is one you’re not trained for, unpaid, and the stakes are someone’s freedom? Steven Goldstein leaned in,
What happens when you stop chasing every client… and start firing the wrong ones? For 20 years, Jeff Sladkus built a law firm that protects some of the world’s most famous brands. But it didn’t happen by playing...
What can a personal injury lawyer teach you about negotiating with insurance adjusters, running a mid-size firm, going viral on LinkedIn, and flying first-class to Europe for $500? In this episode, I sat down with
What does it really take to be a good mom, a good wife, and still run a thriving law firm? When Hurricane Katrina forced Elise Buie to rebuild her life from scratch—not...
What happens when a top family lawyer says his real identity isn’t “attorney” at all? Hannibal Heredia has built a 20-year law firm partnership, navigated immigrant family expectations, and handled the toughest
What happens when a Big Law partner walks away from the prestige… and builds something better? What if naming your firm after yourself is actually holding you back? In this conversation with
Kim is the Co-Founder of Fidu, the complete client experience platform empowering legal teams to sell, deliver, and scale subscription and flat fee legal services. In addition
What if the best thing you ever built started with a single text message? Meghan Freed never planned to start a law firm—let alone lead the largest family law practice
What if the thing that makes you different is exactly what your clients are looking for? Josh Hodges didn’t become a lawyer until he was 32. No Ivy League...
What if the best law firm in your state wasn’t built by the smartest lawyer… but by the one who learned to let go? Jay Ruane didn’t want 45 employees. He...
What happens when you risk everything on a case, with no offer on the table and $50K already spent on experts? For Howard Ankin, it wasn’t just a turning
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What would you do if you were diagnosed with leukemia just as your law firm was starting to take off, and your wife was seven months pregnant? James P. Joseph faced
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Ever wondered how you can launch a law firm with nothing more than a bar license and some Wi‑Fi? Or how a candid hoodie‑on‑TikTok clip can generate 150 qualified leads overnight? In this episode, I sit down with
How do you transform rejection into reinvention? In my chat with Adam Rossen—the renegade “damn janitor” of criminal defense—we dive into how he left a secure
From Boardrooms to Boutique Law: My Conversation with Josh Watts on Entrepreneurial Legal Innovation
How do you redefine success when the rules of the game change overnight? In my latest conversation with Josh Watts, we dive into his bold leap from big law to launching a...
Ever wonder how a speeding ticket, courtroom battles, and a heartfelt promise to a daughter can spark a revolution in estate planning? In my chat with Michelle Wilson, we...
Ever wondered what it takes to reimagine legal practice? In my latest conversation with Jeff Cunningham—a lawyer who dared to launch a multi-state firm—I
Ever wonder what fuels a relentless pursuit of greatness? In my conversation with John Griffith, we uncover the secrets behind building a thriving law firm, mastering jujitsu, and living life on your own terms. How does a
Ever wonder what really matters in the courtroom? In my chat with criminal defense attorney Ben Sessions, he revealed that success isn’t about flashy moves or
What drives a man from a tiny Appalachian town to boldly reinvent himself during a global crisis? In this episode, Mitesh Patel reveals how his journey—from cold
Ever wonder what it takes to leave a high-paying job in big law and build a boutique IP practice from scratch? In my chat with Rick Martin, he reveals the bold moves,
What if success wasn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder but about aligning every move with your true values? In this episode, I dive deep with Laurice Rutledge
What does it take to risk it all and build a thriving remote law firm? In my latest conversation with business lawyer Margeaux Thomas, she reveals how a leap...
What drives someone to walk away from stability and build something entirely their own? Jonathan Merel hit a breaking point—exhausted, undervalued, and tired of working for someone else’s vision. So, in the middle of a
What does it really take to challenge the status quo and build a legacy in the legal world? Carolyn Elefant, a trailblazing energy lawyer and founder of
What do a Navy intelligence officer, a Wall Street trader, and a Big Law attorney have in common? For Colin Ram, they’re all chapters in his unconventional journey to becoming a personal injury lawyer in Charleston. How did...
What happens when a lawyer decides to rewrite the rulebook? From in-house counsel at top FinTech companies to building a thriving community for independent lawyers, Brian Scherer’s journey is anything but traditional. Why
What if lawyers didn’t charge by the hour? Mathew Kerbis, "The Subscription Attorney," is breaking tradition and redefining how legal services are delivered. In this revolutionary approach, clients pay a predictable...
What if embracing technology could transform the way lawyers work—and their clients' experience? Kellam Parks, founder of Parks Zeigler, shares how he built a tech-first law firm from scratch, embraced AI to revolutionize
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, guest Brandon Osterbind shares his journey of building a successful personal injury firm in Lynchburg, Virginia. Discover how he and his wife, both attorneys, balance family
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, Clayton Cain shares his journey from college baseball to sports agency and law. We discuss his transition from personal injury to founding two law firms focused on business,
Join us in this insightful episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, as Alexis Johnson, founder of AFJ Law Group, shares her journey from big law to starting her own firm during the pandemic. Discover how she navigated
Join us in this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, as Adrienne Hines shares how she transformed her legal career into an empowering blend of law and creativity. Discover her journey from a traditional law partnership to...
Join John Martin on The Founding Partners Podcast as he shares his journey from big law to founding Tree Bank Legal. Discover the challenges and freedoms of building a boutique firm, the benefits of flat fees, and how his
Join us in this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast as we welcome Kendelle Pollitt, the first Canadian law firm founder featured on our show. Discover her unique journey from a psychology graduate to a family lawyer and
Join me on The Founding Partners Podcast as I catch up with my longtime friend, Arman Deganian, a successful plaintiff's personal injury lawyer in Atlanta. We dive into his journey from defense work to founding his own firm,...
Join me in this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast as I chat with Loyd Bourgeois, a disability and personal injury lawyer from Louisiana. Loyd shares his inspiring journey from engineering to law and reveals the
Join us in this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast as we delve into the journey of Len Spada, a personal injury lawyer making waves in Boston with innovative grassroots marketing. Listen to how Len grew from humble
Join us in this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast as we delve into the world of high-profile plaintiff litigation with Tedra Cannella. Discover the strategies behind a staggering $131 million verdict, the dynamics of
Join us on The Founding Partners Podcast as we dive into the world of legal entrepreneurship with Owen Mcgrann. Discover how he manages client communication, handles equity as payment, and balances creativity with business.
In this episode, we chat with Brian Tully of Tully Law Group about his 26-year journey in elder law. We dive into his innovative life care planning model, the growth of his firm, and how he navigated challenges like the
In this episode of Founding Partners Podcast, Scott Monge joins us to discuss his journey from a solo practitioner to leading a 240-member personal injury firm in Atlanta. Learn how Scott overcame challenges, scaled his
In this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast, attorney Joe Ingram from Birmingham, Alabama, shares his journey from shoveling sand to running his own successful law firm. We dive into his practice areas of family and
In this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast, Ryan McKeen, a seasoned attorney and four-time law firm founder, shares his journey from general practice to personal injury law. Discover the challenges and triumphs of
Join me on this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast as I sit down with Natanya Brooks, founder of Brooks Injury Law. Natanya shares her incredible journey from facing personal adversity to becoming a powerful advocate for...
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we delve into the intricacies of law firm transactions with Ed Alexander, a seasoned transaction lawyer. Ed shares his wealth of knowledge on buying and selling law practices,
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of mock trial with Tim Semelroth, a top personal injury lawyer from Iowa. Tim shares his journey from mock trial student to leading Iowa's largest personal injury firm.
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join me as I sit down with Dax Lopez, a former judge and now a plaintiff trial lawyer at Del Campo, Grayson & Lopez. We delve into Dax's journey from his early days as an
Join The Founding Partner Podcast for an enlightening conversation with personal injury attorney Josh Stein. Discover his journey from defense to plaintiff work, the growth of his Atlanta-based firm, and his commitment to
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join me as we dive into the world of family law with Sarah Jacobs, a dynamic family lawyer from New Jersey. Sarah shares her journey of building a law firm, her approach to
Join me on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the world of trademarks with the insightful Sonia Lakhany. With over a decade in the field, Sonia shares her journey from reluctant law student to a successful trademark...
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we explore the journey of Victoria Collier, a seasoned attorney who not only sold her own law firm but now dedicates her expertise to helping other lawyers navigate the complex
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with Lenore Horton, a multifaceted lawyer and entrepreneur. Lenore shares her inspiring journey from the Deep South to big law in NYC, teaching overseas, and eventually
Jonathan Hawkins hosts a fascinating interview with Cody Wigington, a former big law attorney who left to start his own successful litigation boutique firm. Cody shares his journey from big law to entrepreneurship, the
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Mathis of Freeman Mathis & Gary, who shares the remarkable story of growing a law firm from 8 to 380 lawyers. We delve into the strategies behind their national expansion, maintaining
Join The Founding Partner Podcast for an insightful conversation with Delia Gervin Frazier, a former big firm attorney who bravely ventured into starting her own practice. Delia shares her journey from realizing big law
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the journey of Brian Gamsey, who's shaking up the legal industry with his tech-forward law firm. Discover how leveraging technology is revolutionizing traditional legal...
In this episode of the Founding Partners Podcast, host Jonathan Hawkins welcomes longtime friend Jess Davis, a plaintiff's medical malpractice attorney in Atlanta. They discuss Jess's journey from a big law firm to starting
In this episode, we sit down with Darl Champion, a tenacious injury lawyer from Atlanta, who shares his journey from starting a firm with no employees to celebrating a decade with a thriving team. Darl opens up about the
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with Brian Glass, a Virginia-based personal injury attorney with a twist. Discover Brian's unique approach to growing a law firm, mastering marketing, and the power of
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Dewnya Bazzi, a tenacious attorney who scaled her firm to eight figures without spending a dime on ads. Discover her unique
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, we sit down with Christian Simpson, a former professional basketball player turned personal injury lawyer. Christian shares his journey from the courts to the courtroom,
Join me on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the journey of Marco Brown, a leading family lawyer from Utah. Marco shares the growth story of his firm, from starting with nothing to becoming the go-to divorce firm
In this special double-guest episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of sisters and law partners, Caroline Johnson and Christen Ritchey. From the inception of their firm to
In this episode, join me as we explore the journey of Tom Spiggle, a plaintiff's side employment lawyer with a passion for marketing. Tom shares his experiences transitioning from criminal law to establishing his own firm,
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we welcome Ruma Mazumdar, an accomplished attorney with a unique law practice in New Jersey. Dive into Ruma's journey from a student grappling with career choices to establishing her...
In this insightful episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Rob Turner, a seasoned solo attorney and outside general counsel. Rob shares his journey from big law to in-house counsel, and eventually...
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we delve into the captivating journey of Bethany Schneider, from trial lawyer at a prestigious firm to founding her own plaintiff's practice. Bethany shares her unique experience in...
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the world of family law and estate planning with the insightful Johnine Clark. Discover her journey from aspiring judge to establishing her practice, her approach to
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Brad Miller, a solo lawyer specializing in small business transactions and franchisees. Brad shares his journey from starting his own practice right...
In the latest episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Tom Tonah, a dynamic personal injury attorney with a compelling origin story. Discover how Tom transitioned from a fresh-faced lawyer to the
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast where we sit down with Heather Nadler, a seasoned elder law attorney, to discuss the nuances of elder and special needs law. Heather shares her journey, the growth of her firm, and how...
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with veteran attorney Ben Glass to explore his 40-year legal career, the evolution of his law firm, and his pioneering strategies in legal marketing. Discover how Ben
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Robb Cruser, co-founder of Cruiser & Mitchell, a law firm spread across nine states. Discover how a humble start on April Fool's...
In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we explore the entrepreneurial journey with Zach Anderson, a fresh face in the law firm founding scene. Zach shares insights from starting his estate planning
Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the journey of Steven Lefkoff, the founder of Lefkoff Law. Discover his transition from working at a small firm to establishing his own and the growth that followed.
In this episode of The Founding Partners Podcast, join us as we sit down with Chris Earley, a personal injury attorney from Massachusetts. Chris shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to establishing a thriving
In this heartwarming episode, dive into Scott Snelling's extraordinary journey of resilience. Struck by illness, he needed a kidney transplant, a test of both bravery and friendship. Hear how Scott's best friend stepped up in...
Join our insightful chat with Bruce Hagen, a seasoned attorney in Atlanta, as he recounts the evolution of his law practice and his commitment to personal injury law on Jonathan Hawkins' podcast....
Dive into a fascinating discussion with Esther Vayman, co-owner of Vayman & Titlebaum, as she explores the intricacies of family law and probate practice with Jonathan Hawkins. From the origins of their firm to cultivating a...
Jonathan Hawkins welcomes Jason Wiggam, founding partner of Wiggam Law, to share his journey in building a successful tax resolution boutique law firm. Jason provides insight into assisting individuals and businesses with tax...
Join us as Todd Stanton, founder of Stanton Law, shares his transformative journey from working in 'Big Law' to creating his own successful firm. Discover the pivotal moments, challenges, and strategies that propelled him to...
Dive into the story of Patrick Slaughter, a lawyer who turned his career uncertainty into a reign of success. In this eye-opening episode, learn how Patrick built and sold his practice, pushing boundaries and shattering
Join the Founding Partner Podcast as we talk with Jeff Sterling Hughes, CEO of Sterling Law Offices. Get a glimpse into his journey of building a successful family law firm operating on fixed fees in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and...
In this episode, we feature an enriching conversation with Amanda Farahany, Managing Partner of Barrett and Farahany. Discover her journey, from starting as a solo practitioner to heading a renowned plaintiff employment law
Join us as Aaron Thomas, a seasoned family law attorney, shares his insightful journey in the legal world and how he founded Prenups.com. Discover invaluable tips on prioritizing and juggling tasks in the fast-paced realm of...