Have Your Brick: Raphael Ortega on Struggle, Success & Raising Resilient Kids

After more than a decade in the courtroom, Raphael Ortega thought he understood what it meant to advocate for people. Then a car accident put him on the other side of the equation. In this episode of Houston Hustle, Paige and Charlie sit down with Raphael Ortega, attorney and co-founder of Diamond Injury Law, to talk about his journey from New York to Texas, his years as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, and the personal experience that ultimately pushed him into personal injury law. Raphael shares why being injured himself completely changed his perspective on insurance companies and the client experience, why he's building a boutique firm centered around trust and personal relationships, and why being willing to litigate matters when choosing an attorney. But this conversation goes far beyond law. We talk entrepreneurship, authenticity, fatherhood, raising resilient kids, learning to delegate, the sacrifices behind success, and why Raphael literally keeps a brick in his car as a reminder of one of the hardest seasons of his life. It's a conversation about building something the right way, showing up for the people who depend on you, and remembering that success isn't just about what you accomplish. It's about the kind of person you become along the way. Find Raphael at: https://diamondlawtexas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondinjurylaw/ Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/