Afleveringen
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On today’s episode Jake sits down with former drug recognition expert Marco Aureliano, who sheds light on some of the key mistakes that field officers and DREs make during a drug impaired driving investigation. Marco has recently founded KGM Logistics, offering expert witness testimony and training in DUI cases. If you want to take your drug impaired driving defense to the next level, don’t miss this conversation!
Highlights:
· Discover some of the attack points when the State utilizes a DRE at trial that did not do an evaluation of the Defendant at the time of arrest.
· Uncover the information contained in DRE log reports and why this information can be helpful in defending a DWI.
· Learn some of the best practices that Marco suggests for officers and DREs investigating a potential drug impaired driver.
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On today’s episode Jake is rejoined by Allison Williams of the Law Firm Mentor who was on the podcast back on Episode 131. In today’s episode Allison walks extensively through the process for hiring and training members of your intake team. If you are contemplating hiring someone to answer phones at your office or looking to help your current receptionist/intake team become more efficient at what they do, this episode is a must listen for you (and your team)!
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On today’s episode, Jake reflects on the productivity he experienced during several quiet days at the office. Most criminal defense lawyers in district court are used to jumping from one courtroom to the next, calling a client back, making a jail visit, watching hours of body camera, and then figuring out how to get the phone to ring more (which is odd because you already don’t have time to answer). Because you have so many to-dos on your list, you trick yourself into believing you are accomplished multi-taskers. If you want to learn 10 easy ways to become more productive, this episode is for you!
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On today’s episode, Jake looks at an issue he experienced during the early days of practice: how to find a measuring stick for success. As Jake was building his law firm in the early days the main gage of success was to look at how other lawyers in criminal defense in Western North Carolina doing it. How do they dress? How many cases do they have on the docket? How does their website look? In today’s episode, Jake discusses why these external markers of success are not the true measuring stick for comparing your firm with the competition.
Highlights:
· Discover how to find the secret sauce of another law firm (spoiler: the secret sauce is made up of hundreds of ingredients aged over many years).
· Learn why you can’t get a good measuring stick of success based on the external success indicators of your competition.
· Find out why getting a behind the scenes look at another firm is so important for your growth.
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On today’s episode, Jake is joined by his friend Steven Thomas as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Steven is an associate at Driving Defense Law, a division of McCormick Law & Consulting. Entertaining and insightful, make sure to have pen and paper close by as Steven shares some of the keys to his firm’s growth in the practice area of criminal defense.
Highlights:
· Steven describes why a hunger for knowledge is key to an associate’s success.
· Discover why Steven believes that improving your client experience is essential to profitability as firms drastically focus on this area of their businesses over the next decade.
· Discover three easy ways to advance your value to your firm.
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On today’s episode, Banks Huntley joins Jake as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Banks is a former prosecutor and managing partner at the Law Offices of Banks Huntley, PLLC in Charlotte. Banks describes why he decided to open his own shop after working as an assistant district attorney and provides great practical wisdom on how to take the leap into private practice.
Highlights:
· Banks describes how selling timeshares served his business.
· Hear some unique insights on the mindset of a prosecutor as Banks shares his experience at the DA’s Office.
· Discover why you should hire an assistant (or additional help) ASAP.
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On today’s episode, Jake reflects on his last 9 episodes with young leaders of the criminal defense in North Carolina. After drilling down on the repeated indicators of success based on his conversation with the lawyers in this Warriors series, Jake has discovered the unanimous greatest weapon that a legal warrior can possess and develop: relationships. As Robin Sharma remarked, “The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.”
Highlights:
· Listen to Jake talk about how fascinating it was to hear the emphasis on relationships be repeatedly discussed by the guests in this legal leaders series.
· Follow Jake through a guided thought experiment on the opportunity to access business leaders in the criminal defense world.
· Discover how to find a group of curious criminal defense practitioners voraciously committed to self-improvement.
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On today’s episode, Robert DiDomenico joins Jake as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Rob is an associate attorney at Hiltzheimer Law Office in Durham, North Carolina. Rob describes how he was able to land a job working with the incredible Ben Hiltzheimer straight out of law school and his perspective on how to add value both in the courtroom and in relation to your firm’s bottom line as an associate attorney.
Highlights:
· Rob describes his background in theater and how those skills have shaped his lawyering and why his career as an actor led him to law school.
· Listen to Rob’s advice for young lawyers trying to advance the business development of their firms.
· Uncover the culture of Hiltzheimer Law.
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On today’s episode, Leah Shellberg joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Leah is a Managing Partner at the Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC. Leah believes in practical and dynamic legal representation and sees herself as the ferry her clients can ride through the court system as she provides them with the legal knowledge they need to make empowered choices along the journey. Leah’s love of her clients and work is contagious and you are going to relish Leah’s take on the practice of criminal defense!
Highlights:
· Leah develops the theme we have heard on a number of the Warriors episodes about the importance of relationships in growing your practice.
· Listen to some of the amazing advice that Leah offers on how to take care of your mental health during your commute.
· Discover the practical steps that Leah’s firm has utilized to create a culture of work-life balance for its employees.
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On today’s episode, Daniel Donahue joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Donahue Defense is located in Nags Head and Daniel handles DWI and other criminal cases in Dare and Currituck Counties. This episode is chalk full of practical advice for young lawyers starting their own law firm or who have recently hung their shingle. Bring your notepad to today’s episode!
Highlights:
· This is truly one of the best episodes of the podcast in showcasing how to build your law firm from the ground up.
· Listen as Jake and Daniel discuss why lawyers from small towns should consider setting up shop in their hometowns after law school.
· Uncover some of Daniels best customer service lessons learned while he worked in his family’s small business growing up.
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On today’s episode, Jennifer Chandler joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Jennifer is the epitome of a criminal defense lawyer, passionate about her work: fighting in the courtroom and building an emotional connection with her clients. Chandler Law is located in Mooresville and Jennifer handles a variety of traffic and criminal cases in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Mooresville.
Highlights:
· Discover what led to Jennifer’s journey into criminal defense.
· Hear the passion of a true warrior as Jennifer describes why she loves practicing criminal defense.
· Uncover some the hurdles that Jennifer identifies for criminal defense lawyers in the current criminal justice system.
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On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by diving into conversation with his good friend, Josh Nielsen. Josh’s firm, Nielsen Legal handles a variety of practice areas including all levels of criminal representation throughout Western North Carolina. This episode is packed with practical advice on building a successful criminal law practice one relationship at a time.
Highlights:
· Discover some of the keys Josh has used in designing a practice that provides personal fulfillment.
· Learn how Josh has built his practice through relationships and why this is particularly critical due to the wide geographic territory he covers.
· Listen to Josh’s advice on building a better local bar and why the local bar and judiciary make such a difference in the quality of life of local practitioners.
· Uncover how Josh taught Jake one of the most valuable lessons in their brief time working together on the importance of providing your team with the correct tools and systems.
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On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense with this week’s spotlight on Rowan County attorney Marlowe Rary. Marlowe is a former teacher turned lawyer and shares the moment in his youth that sent him on a trajectory towards criminal defense. Marlowe is a partner at Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary, a powerhouse of criminal defense experience and expertise.
Highlights:
· Discover why joining a longstanding criminal defense firm may be the quickest way to success in both the courtroom and business.
· Learn how Marlowe’s background as a teacher has helped in his development as a lawyer and why education is such a huge part of his firm’s culture.
· Uncover some of the biggest challenges facing criminal defense lawyers according to Marlowe and his forecast of legal developments coming our way.
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On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by interviewing his good friend Kevin Marcilliat. Kevin is a criminal defense warrior that has handled cases in more than 80 counties across North Carolina. Kevin’s journey into criminal defense is inspiring, as is his rapid ascent into partnership status at one of the leading criminal defense firms in the state, Marcilliat & Mills.
Highlights:
· Discover some of the takeaways that Kevin experienced at his recent first off-site partnership meeting.
· Learn how Marcilliat and Mills has employed a strategy of acquiring other law firms as part of its growth model.
· Find out how Kevin was able to move into a partner role so quickly at his current firm.
· Uncover what sets Marcilliat and Mills apart when it comes to attracting and retaining A-Players.
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On today’s episode Jake speaks with his friend Ryan Stowe to kick off the Warriors on the Battlefield series, which will highlight young leaders in criminal defense in North Carolina. Ryan is the owner of the Stowe Law Firm, PLLC in Salisbury, NC and is a passionate counselor to his clients in the office and a furious fighter in the courtroom.
Highlights:
· Learn how Ryan has uniquely leveraged social media to grow his firm’s online presence and brand.
· Discover how Ryan has fostered a spirit of education with his team and why they have a monthly book club.
· Hear why the Stowe Law Firm is highly selective when bringing on new clients and why this has been so powerful to the firm’s growth.
· Listen to Ryan talk about how his team gives candid intra-office feedback to each other and the impact this has had on the firm’s culture.
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Today Jake celebrates episode 200 of the NC DWI Guy! To commemorate this two hundredth episode, Jake offers a reflection on the importance of envisioning your firm in 10 years. One of Jake’s favorite movie quotes is “Brothers, what we do in life, echoes in eternity,” from General Maximus to his troops in Gladiator. However, the beginning of that quote voiced by Russell Crowe offers its own wisdom and fits perfectly in line with today’s topic: “Three weeks from now, I will be harvesting my crops. Imagine where you will be, and it will be so. Hold the line!” Imagine where your law firm will be in 10 years, and it will be so.
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On today’s episode Jake explains the purpose behind Minick Law’s quarterly mock trial days and why practicing and developing your arguments in a real time setting is so helpful for criminal defense lawyers.
Highlights:
· Discover the powerful feedback available in a mock trial setting.
· Find out why mock trials are so helpful for preparing young lawyers to deal with the nerves associated with a criminal trial.
· Learn the educational advantage of arguing a case in the practice courtroom setting versus simply bouncing your case off another lawyer for trial strategy.
· Uncover the creativity of argument that is unleashed during a mock trial and why novel arguments are more likely to flow from attorneys engaging in a regular mock trial practice.
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On today’s episode Jake speaks with entrepreneur and managing partner of iTicket.Law, Dan Hatley. Dan describes iTicket as a tech company providing legal services. The innovative technology that provides the foundation for iTicket’s success is truly revolutionizing the practice of criminal defense. If you want a peak behind the curtain at the future of the legal industry this episode is for you!
Highlights:
· Discover how Dan has built iTicket from a firm of 1 to 75+ team members.
· Uncover some of the biggest challenges that Dan and his team at iTicket have overcome along their growth journey.
· Listen to Dan describe how he has addressed shortcomings in the client experience through the utilization of technology.
· Hear Dan describe how eCourts and an increasing number of Public Defenders office’s are changing the private practice of criminal defense.
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On today’s episode Jake goes deep into the psychology of a potential DWI client. Of all the causes for anxiety that a client is facing, one of the deepest but often unspoken causes for concern that a DWI client faces is the thought “what are people going to think about me getting a DWI?” Understanding this friction point is essential to helping put the client’s mind at ease during the initial consultation and delivering a WOW experience to your client over the course of representation.
Highlights:
· Discover how we know that clients are anxious about what other people think about them receiving a DWI charge.
· Learn why protecting your client by defending their character is critical to top level DWI representation.
· Hear some of the specific thoughts occupying your client’s mind when it comes to how others view their charge.
· Uncover a long list of tips about how to eliminate embarrassing situations for your client and how to showcase your client’s true character in the courtroom.
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