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From Solo to Scale
by Pratik Shah
Ready to revolutionize your legal practice? Welcome to From Solo to Scale, where we blend legal prowess with entrepreneurial spirit. In a landscape crowded with legal podcasts, we offer a refreshing take, focusing on the journey of solo law practitioners as they navigate the entrepreneurial path to scale their practices.Hosted by Pratik Shah, each episode is a deep dive into the entrepreneurial adventures of solo attorneys who dared to dream big. We're not just about success stories; we're here for the raw, unfiltered truth—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.If you're a legal entrepreneur hungry for inspiration and practical strategies to take your practice to the next level, join us for candid conversations and invaluable insights from fellow trailblazers who've transformed their solo ventures into thriving enterprises.
Episodes
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Jessica Pride: Building a Purpose-Driven Law Firm
About Jessica Pride: Jessica Klarer Pride is the managing partner at The Pride Law Firm, where she has dedicated over fifteen years to representing victims of sexual violence. At prestigious firms such as Girardi-Keese and CaseyGerry, she secured millions in verdicts and settlements for her...
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Scott Snellings: Building an Abundance Mindset
About Scott Snellings: Scott Snellings is the founder of Snellings Law P.L.L.C. in Frisco, Texas, dedicated to advocating for personal injury victims due to negligence. With a background in medical studies from Baylor University and legal expertise from Baylor Law School, he has honed his skills…
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Adam Oremland: Incorporating Humor in Legal Practice
About Adam Oremland: Adam Oremland is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Oremland Law Group P.C., renowned for his expertise in personal injury cases in New York City. Specializing in representing those severely injured in accidents, Adam has secured over $40 million in compensation for his...
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Alreen Haeggquist: How Personal Triumph Fuels Professional Growth
About Alreen Haeggquist: Alreen Haeggquist is the Managing Partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, with two decades of dedication to advocating for victims of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Her personal journey, recounted in the best-selling book "Fired Up: Fueling Triumph...
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From Solo to Scale: Embracing Growth and Change
In this episode, I delve into the reasons behind our name change from "Bootstrapped Solo" to our current title, "From Solo to Scale." Beyond the initial struggles of starting a solo law practice, our show now aims to address the diverse stages and challenges of scaling a law firm. We'll cover...
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John Cerasani: Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship, Investments, and Life
About John Cerasani: John Cerasani, a Chicago-based venture capitalist, author, and podcaster, is a serial entrepreneur and business expert who made millions before the age of 40. Despite early success in corporate America after attending prestigious universities like Northwestern and Notre Dame,...
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Episode 27: Keep Challenging Yourself
Tune in as Chris Earley, founder of Earley Law Group, engages with our host, Pratik, sharing a wealth of insights. Chris unpacks strategies honed through experience, emphasizing precise case selection methods, the power of continual improvement through the Kaizen philosophy, and the pivotal role…
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Episode 26: Yo, Who Hurt You
Ali Razavi is the founder and managing attorney of Razavi Law Group. Join our host, Pratik as Ali shares the challenges he faced while growing his firm over the last seven years. Ali's approach involved taking calculated risks, fostering a positive company culture, and embracing growth throughout...
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Episode 25: From Litigation to Innovation
Meet Dylan Ruga, the Founder of Stalwart Law Group and Co-Founder, President, and Chief Legal Officer of Steno. On Episode 25 of The Bootstrapped Solo, Dylan speaks with host Pratik Shah and shares insights from his 15+ years in practice, discussing the challenges he faced when starting his law...
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Episode 24: Revving the Legal Engine
Ashley Rae Rawlins, also known as "Car Crash Ash," is the Founder and CEO of Rawlins Law, ATC. Join host, Pratik Shah, for an engaging conversation with Ashley on Episode 24 of The Bootstrapped Solo Podcast. During this episode, Ashley shares her journey from her small-town roots in Massachusetts...
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Episode 23: The Cream Rises, Rocks Sink
Keith Bremer is Senior Partner at Bremer, Whyte, Brown, and O'Meara LLP, an established law firm operating for 26 years with over 200 members and 9 offices throughout the Western US. Join host, Pratik Shah, in a conversation with Keith, an esteemed attorney with an impressive 30-years of…
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Episode 22: From All-Nighters to AI Innovation
Jake Heller is a former litigator and CEO of Casetext, a legal AI company that develops one-of-a-kind technology for lawyers. Casetext was acquired by Thomson Reuters for $650 million cash, which is a testament to the company and technology that Jake and his team has built. This episode was...
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Episode 21: Work Hard and Trust The Process
Daniel Morgan, Global Managing Partner at Morgan & Morgan, joins host Pratik Shah on Ep 21 of The Bootstrapped Solo. Tune in to gain insights from the largest personal injury law firm in the United States, employing over 900 attorneys, and get inspired by his family's shared value of hard work.…
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Episode 20: You Only Get Back What You Put In
Brian Panish, Founding Partner at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP, has obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts in U.S. history. Join host Pratik Shah as Brian shares insights from his early days and some of the wisdom he's gained through his decades in law. They discuss the...
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Episode 19: You Can't Fake the Funk
Ross Jurewitz started his 34-person personal injury practice, Jurewitz Law Group, back in 2000. In this episode, Ross unpacks his early days of networking via fax, the battle of the ego, settling his first seven-figure case, as well as the impact of the recent passing of Florida's tort reform…
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Episode 18: Gather Skills, And Then You Fly
Yanni Bohren started his personal injury firm, Bohren Law, in 2014 and has been growing strong, coast-to-coast, ever since. Join host Pratik Shah as he dives into Yanni's journey navigating the early years, conquering imposter syndrome, and how he built his unique and highly entertaining social...
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Episode 17: Saying Goodbye to Big Law
Tim Mott left his position at a prominent defense firm to start Valiente Mott alongside his partner, Mike Valiente. Tim joins host Pratik Shah to share how he decided to leave big law and the lessons he learned along the way. Tune in as we unpack the priorities when growing a new practice,...
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Episode 16: It's Not About A Free Lunch!
In this episode of Bootstrapped Solo, host Pratik sits down with attorney Mike Valiente, who runs an 18-person firm out of Las Vegas. Mike shares his journey from law school to building a successful practice and the importance of mentorship and coaching in his growth. Whether you are just…
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Episode 15: The Ferrari and Rolex Can Wait
Danny Abir, founding partner of ACTS Law, is proof that there's not a standard blueprint to starting your own practice. He joins host Pratik Shah on this episode to discuss his venture into the legal space that ultimately led to running a 70-person firm, and why treating your practice like a...
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Episode 14: From Bare Bones to Big Time
When Art D'Egidio first started his law firm, the fax machine was in the living room while his business partner ran the phones out of his house. Fast forward to today, he's grown and scaled his practice to one of San Diego's top personal injury law firms. Join host Pratik Shah on this episode of...
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Episode 13: It's Not About the Cards, It's How You Play Them
Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert is no stranger to the start-up life. In 2013, she launched her firm as a one-woman show and learned two major things that changed her entire mindset: Check your ego at the door and hire up. Join host Pratik Shah on this episode of The Bootstrapped Solo as he and Jennifer...
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Episode 12: Best Suit at the Kitchen Table
Kris Mukherji started his firm out of his one-bedroom apartment (that he shared with his wife) doing whatever was necessary to secure referral sources and build his network to make it the successful law firm it is today.
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Episode 11: Radio Made the Solo All-Star
From finding employees who were simply willing to show up to being sued by another law firm, Arash Khorsandi's journey to solo success was anything but a walk in the park. Pratik and Arash chat about the lucrative personal injury firm that Arash now oversees and the little AM radio show that…
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Episode 10: The Skirmish Chest
Sherif El Dabe worked at two large firms, and was so disenchanted by the experience, he decided to leave it all behind to build a solo practice. Now, almost 20 years later, El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers is stronger than ever and Sherif and his team couldn't be more content with their new work/life...
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Episode 9: I've Come a Long Way, Baby!
In the early 90s, the idea of a woman launching and running her own law firm was a stretch of the imagination. But Genie Harrison was on the case — paying her dues, honing her skills and building lasting relationships. Then in 2013, The Genie Harrison Law Firm was born and quickly grew into one…
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Episode 8: It Sucks for Three Years
Jonathon Farahi emerged from the shadows of two of the most brilliant legal minds in Southern California to launch his solo practice in 2018. Now, just over three years in, he has 20 employees and a thriving personal injury law firm. This is the story about how the self-proclaimed "world's worst...
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Episode 7: Door Law — Whatever Comes Through the Door
Alex Comley was paid $40 for appearances, but after deducting gas and parking fees, that dropped to around $18. However, Alex didn't give up. After years of pounding the pavement and pressing flesh, Alex finally found success as a solo practitioner in Southern California. He went from practicing…
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Episode 6: Building the MVP
While getting started in 2017, Brett Sachs had to sell his car and skip out on family events to make ends meet. But with some unwavering resilience and the unconditional support of his better half, he was able to build a large, successful law firm in less than five years. Find out how the MVP…
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Episode 5: You Get More With Honey
Reza Torkzadeh went from practicing out of a spare bedroom and maxing out his credit cards to running a successful law firm that staffs 50+ employees, now in its eleventh year. His unique and sometimes turbulent journey even inspired him to write a book on building and running your own practice —...
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Episode 4: Finding Your Path and Hitting Your Stride
"Ten years into a cush gig with a large law firm, Jeremy Tissot decided it was time to leave the land of the lost and launch his own solo practice. Jeremy doesn't hold back as he describes exactly how he made the transition from winging it to winning it on the latest episode of The Bootstrapped...
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Episode 3: Fueled by Whiskey and $5 Footlongs
Bob Simon and his brothers rented a small office for $1750 a month, lived on a steady diet of Subway and held a celebratory toast to each measly $15,000 settlement. But they never would have built an 8-figure law firm if they didn't roll the dice on going solo. Self-promotion and mentorship rule...
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Episode 2: Ramen Noodles to Steaks Every Day
From being invisible in a large firm and going solo, to starting a partnership only to go solo again, Derek Tran, of The Tran Firm, has seen it all and rolled with the punches on his climb to legal success. On this episode of The Bootstrapped Solo, Pratik and Derek cover all the twists and turns…
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Episode 1: Our Paralegal Is Also Our Barista
In this inaugural episode of Bootstrapped Solo, Pratik Shah welcomes Abbas Kazerounian, one of the founders of Kazerouni Law Group. What started on a broken laptop in coffee shop with a $400 budget soon brewed into a venti, 50-employee law firm in Costa Mesa, California. Pratik and Abbas share…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ready to revolutionize your legal practice? Welcome to From Solo to Scale, where we blend legal prowess with entrepreneurial spirit. In a landscape crowded with legal podcasts, we offer a refreshing take, focusing on the journey of solo law practitioners as they navigate the entrepreneurial path to scale their practices.Hosted by Pratik Shah, each episode is a deep dive into the entrepreneurial adventures of solo attorneys who dared to dream big. We're not just about success stories; we're here for the raw, unfiltered truth—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.If you're a legal entrepreneur hungry for inspiration and practical strategies to take your practice to the next level, join us for candid conversations and invaluable insights from fellow trailblazers who've transformed their solo ventures into thriving enterprises.
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