What They Didn't Teach Us About Running a Business in Law School

with Neil Tyra

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Do you ever feel like what you learned in law school didn't prepare you for the world of running a law practice? Law school didn't teach us how to start our practices the right way so we could scale them into a thriving business. We didn't learn how to make sure that our businesses would meet our financial goals and provide the type of lifestyle we deserve. After ten years, I was fed up with struggling in my practice and decided to begin a journey to scaling a

successful practice that would actually allow me to finally live the life I've always dreamed of. I invite you to listen in on the conversations I'm having with some of the most successful solo and small firm practitioners  along with leading business entrepreneurs and share how I am implementing what I am learning. All with the goal of helping you take control of your practice, and your life. This is The Law Entrepreneur.

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397. Building a Virtual Federal Employment Law Practice with John Mahoney

By | December 18, 2023

Today, my guest is John Mahoney. John is the founder of The Law Offices of John Mahoney, and they focus exclusively on federal employment law, which is a subject area near and dear to my heart being from the Washington, DC area – although, as John quite clearly points out, federal employment laws pertain not only all over the country, but indeed internationally with federal employees being stationed all around the world. It’s a fascinating discussion with him about his virtual practice in the federal employment law space and how he was influenced by his father’s experience in the industrial area of Worcester, MA. It’s an interesting conversation that he and I have, a little bit more in the substantive area of the law than we normally do on this program, but I hope you enjoy listening to John and learning a little bit about how he built a virtual practice in the federal employment law space.

In this episode, Neil and John discuss:

  • How John first got interested and involved in employment law. 
  • The history of the labor movement, and why labor laws are so important and were created in the first place. 
  • Running a virtual law practice with remote employees. 
  • Virtual growth practice, law, and sustainability. 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Federal law is not limited geographically – there are federal employees all around the globe. By building a virtual practice, you can attract attorneys from wherever the government is. 
  • Many people today take for granted the work that was done by early labor lawyers, unions, and others in the labor movement. Many of the benefits we experience today are because of these individuals. 
  • There are ways to build culture and comradery with your team in a virtual environment. Starting with the right people can help. 
  • Understanding what your capacity is for yourself and each of your attorneys can help you to have a better understanding of when you need to hire. 

 

“These whistleblower retaliation or complaint or grievance retaliation are considered prohibited personnel practices, federal employees cannot be terminated for any of those reasons. And that has stood from 1889 to 2023.” —  John Mahoney

Get in touch with John Mahoney:

Website: https://www.attorneymahoney.com/ 

Phone: 202-350-3881

Twitter: https://twitter.com/attorneymahoney 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JPMLawyer 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-p.-mahoney-esq.-attorney-at-law 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFuKuPeMRndDEYxZ7lKdGw 


Thank you to our sponsors!

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  • The Net Profit CFO – Ryan Kimler works with attorneys who want to enjoy higher net profits without working longer or harder. With just 9 Simple Numbers, Ryan will help you drive more profit to your bottom line-and he won’t confuse you with all the details! Connect with Ryan at www.netprofitcfo.com.


Get in touch with Neil:

Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/


If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.


Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

 

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Listen to the episode here

396. Accounting and Bookkeeping for Solo and Small Law Firms with John Pontius

By | December 11, 2023

This is a classic re-run of my episode with John Pontius. John Pontius is based in Rockville, Maryland, and represents individual and business clients before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. Today he joins the show to talk about how solo and small law firms can set up their accounting and bookkeeping practices to save time, maximize their income, and avoid costly mistakes. 

Connect with John Pontius:

Website: www.pontiustaxlaw.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/johnpontiusjr 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PontiusTaxLaw 

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Ruby Receptionist – Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time – to learn more, go to https://get.ruby.com/TLE or call 844.311.7829

  • The Net Profit CFO – Ryan Kimler works with attorneys who want to enjoy higher net profits without working longer or harder. With just 9 Simple Numbers, Ryan will help you drive more profit to your bottom line-and he won’t confuse you with all the details! Connect with Ryan at www.netprofitcfo.com.

Get in touch with Neil:

Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.

 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

 

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Listen to the episode here

395. Starting Your Solo Law Firm with Jason Rice

By | December 4, 2023

Jason Rice is a solo practitioner up in the beautiful state of Maine, having left the Sunshine State of Florida to pursue his illegal practice near his wife’s hometown was a matter of fact, and he has a family law practice there called Dirigo Divorce. One of the planning tools he used in preparation to go solo was listening to this podcast and recommendations, and so that’s very gratifying for me to hear. So I’m thrilled to have him on and to talk about his journey. And as you will see, it’s one that I think many of us can relate to, and find inspiration in.

In this episode, Neil and Jason discuss:

  • Skills that can help you be a great family law attorney. 
  • Collaborative law and mediation. 
  • Making the decision and preparing to go solo. 
  • How the current housing economics have affected marital homes in divorces. 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • No two cases are alike in family law – each family and individual is unique and has their own story that needs to be reflected in the solution. 
  • Private mentorship in solo and small firms can help newer attorneys to understand the practice and, eventually, grow their own firms. This would help both the mentor and the mentee. 
  • Technology has helped to level the playing field for new attorneys looking to go solo. 
  • Working with virtual assistants, remote answering services, and other such staffing options can help you to grow your law firm with less in-person staff than you would have needed previously. 

 

“I don’t want to become a big law firm, but the technology has really allowed and afforded me the ability to run a practice almost at the same level I was at and where I have seen others at with multiple staff members.” —  Jason Rice

Get in touch with Jason Rice:

Website: https://www.dirigo-divorce.com/ 

Email: jrice@dirigo-divorce.com 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonRiceESQ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirigoDivorce 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmrice/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirigo_divorce/ 

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Ruby Receptionist – Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time – to learn more, go to https://get.ruby.com/TLE or call 844.311.7829

  • The Net Profit CFO – Ryan Kimler works with attorneys who want to enjoy higher net profits without working longer or harder. With just 9 Simple Numbers, Ryan will help you drive more profit to your bottom line-and he won’t confuse you with all the details! Connect with Ryan at www.netprofitcfo.com.

Get in touch with Neil:

Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.

Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

 

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Listen to the episode here

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