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Andy Bederman on 40 Years of Building a Legacy Law Firm Brand

It is about knowing exactly who you are trying to reach, choosing the right message and medium, and staying consistent.Andy walks through the early days of attorney adver

Chris F'n Rose on Building a Legal Empire by Breaking Every Rule

Some attorneys spend their career trying to fit the mold. Chris Rose spent his breaking it — and somewhere along the way, the industry started calling him Chris F'n Rose.

How This Law Firm Grew 200% Using AI | Michael Saile Jr.

AI. CX. SEO. ♪♫ E-I-E-I-O. ♪♫ At some point, it all starts to sound like noise.  But behind the buzzwords, something very real is happening. Every new wave of technology

Why Community-Focused Law Firms Are Winning in 2026 | Miriam Fisher

How can small immigration law firms compete with big firms that have larger teams, bigger budgets, and more advanced systems? In this episode of Hot Docket, Andrew and T

From Jail Cell to Jury Trials: A Comeback Story Built by Faith | Kaysia Earley

Are mistakes the end of your legal career or the beginning of your greatest impact? In this episode of the Hot Docket Podcast, Andrew and Tara sit down with Kaysia Earle

How One Lawyer Manages 250 Clients Without Losing His Sanity | Peter Scranton

How do criminal defense attorneys balance compassion for clients, overwhelming caseloads, and the mental weight of high-stakes cases? In this episode of the Hot Docket P

How Losing His Son Changed the Way He Practices Law | Daniel Marco

What if personal tragedy didn’t end your career, but redefined your purpose as a lawyer? In this episode of Hot Docket, we sit down with Daniel Marco, Arizona personal i

What Criminal Defense Really Looks Like Behind the Scenes | Shane McKeen

What really happens in a criminal defense case and why does “winning” look very different than TV makes it seem? In this episode of Hot Docket, we’re getting a behind-th

Marine Sergeant Turned Lawyer On ADR & Why Lawyers Need to Adapt or Die | Carson Honeycutt

What makes someone leave the Marines, move to Alaska, and become a lawyer? On this episode of Hot Docket, we sit down with Carson Honeycutt, Founder of Honeycutt Law, to

The Hardest Case This Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Ever Had | Joseph Simons

What happens when your defense attorney has lived on both sides of the law? In this episode of Hot Docket, criminal defense attorney Joseph Simons of Simons Law Office r

The “Impossible” Cases That Built a 7-Figure Law Firm | Donald Smolen

What if the “impossible” cases other lawyers reject are actually your biggest opportunities? In this episode of Hot Docket, trial lawyer Donald Smolen of Smolen Law reve

Jury Selection Red Flags, Fact Patterns as Widgets, and Defense Strategies | Richard Huttner

What really makes a criminal defense attorney effective—empathy, objectivity, or something in between? On this episode of Hot Docket, we sit down with Colorado defense a

David Craig on How to Pick The Right Attorney & The Blueprint to Scale a Trial Firm

How do you truly pick the right lawyer when every website sounds the same and everyone claims they're the best? On this episode of Hot Docket, we chat with David Craig, F

Adam Cohen Gets Drivers Out of Traffic Tickets with AI

How do you scale a high-volume traffic ticket and DUI defense law firm in today’s tech-driven world? On this episode of the Hot Docket Podcast, we sit down with Adam Cohe

The $0 Ad Budget Strategy That Built a Personal Injury Law Firm | Scott Distasio

Wondering how you can beat your competitors and generate leads in a crowded market with little to no advertising budget? This week on Hot Docket, we’re joined by Scott D

From Personal Tragedy to Personal Injury Justice | Geoff Jones’ Why

His Mom Was Killed by a Drunk Driver. Now He’s a Lawyer. From personal tragedy to personal injury justice, our next guest share the big reason for their "why". In this e

How to Scale Your Firm & Avoid Legal Tech Scams | David Laborde

What does it take to grow a powerhouse personal injury firm in one of the country’s most unique legal environments? This week on Hot Docket, we’re joined by David Labord

How to Build a Scalable Firm That Runs Itself | Kyle Robbins

How do you build a law firm team that actually loves what they do and stays longer because of it? In today’s legal market, hiring for skill isn’t enough. Law firms need

Courtroom Optional: The App Changing How Everyday People Sue | Michael Egenthal

How many millions of everyday disputes go unresolved simply because the legal system is too daunting or inaccessible for the average person? In an era where technology i

Criminal Defense Meets AI: How David Drwencke Built a Tech-Driven Firm

Wondering how lawyers can use AI to improve their practice? This week on Hot Docket, we’re joined by David Drwencke—Founding Partner at DRD Law, LLC—to learn how he's us