From the Kitchen Table to Representing the State of Michigan with Michele Fuller | Ep 039

Ever wonder how you can balance a demanding career with parenthood, adapt to life's challenges and still come out on top? Want to take a deep dive into the world of law through the lens of an award-winning special needs planning attorney? Join Steve as he engages in a riveting conversation with nationally recognized attorney, author, and special needs planning expert Michele Fuller. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Michele takes us through her journey from handling complex settlement cases to running a successful law firm and a thriving non-profit. We delve into the complexities of settlement planning, focusing on the impact of these settlements on government benefits and in-home support care. We also explore her role as a non-profit president, dedicated to educating professionals on special needs planning and trust administration. Michele's testament to the power of self-belief, openness to coaching, and the necessity of flexible thinking will leave you inspired. Not only do we dissect the legal world, but we also touch on the pressures of parenting while managing a demanding career. Michele talks candidly about raising two children with special needs, navigating through a divorce, and the importance of effective internal processes within a law firm. We conclude with Michele's inspiring story of resilience, demonstrating the transformative power of embracing failure, investing in self-growth, and recognizing potential. Get ready to discover a blend of courage, wisdom, and adaptability, all in one extraordinary narrative. In this episode, you will hear: Who Michele Fuller, a nationally recognized attorney specializing in special needs planning and settlement planning, is, her professional journey, and how she finds satisfaction in her work How she balances a demanding law career with raising two children with special needs, and the importance of efficient processes and savvy marketing Michele's personal experiences with failure, difficult decisions, and the rewards she reaped from them, and the significance of self-belief and flexibility in thinking Settlement planning and how it can prevent bad outcomes for plaintiffs in cases of birth trauma or catastrophic injuries How to protect a law firm's interests when handling settlements and the complexities of settlement planning Michele's journey to becoming a nationally known attorney while balancing motherhood and a part-time law career and why having processes in place within her law firm was crucial The pressures of practicing law and parenting, the dynamics and pressures that parents of both sexes face, and how they've changed over time Michele's growth through recognizing potential, embracing coaching, charging a fair fee for services, and building resiliency The courage needed to make hard decisions, the importance of looking at the impact of those decisions in the long run, and the pressures of being a single mom raising kids and running a practice Embracing failure and investing in future growth, the power of learning from failures, and the courage to try something new Why you should be investing in yourself, find the courage to make hard decisions, and take risks and challenge yourself to unlock an extraordinary life Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. Supporting Resources: Michele Fuller: Adjunct Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/michele-fuller/  Group Coaching Programs: atticusadvantage.com/coaching/  Michigan Law Center PLLC: https://www.michiganlawcenter.com/ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.