Law-Di-Gras host, Founder of Justice HQ and Attorney Share: Meet Lawyer-entrepreneur Robert Simon

In this encore performance of one of our top episodes, I had the privilege of sitting down with Robert Simon, co-founder of the Simon Law Group, Law-Di-Gras, Attorney Share and Justice HQ, to explore his remarkable journey from launching a small law practice in 2009 to leading a powerhouse firm with 27 lawyers across multiple states. And, somehow he also finds time to host the popular Bourbon Approved Podcast! Robert shared invaluable insights into building a thriving membership community for high-level attorneys, developing innovative tools like Attorney Share, and carving out a niche in personal injury law, particularly in complex disc injury cases. His strategies and experiences offer practical guidance for anyone looking to scale their legal practice or improve operational efficiency.
Robert’s passion for innovation and mentorship shines through in everything he does, from creating unique networking events like the music-festival-style legal conference Law-Di-Gras to hosting his bourbon-focused podcast, Bourbon Approved. He also shares actionable tips on leveraging technology, fostering community, and mentoring the next generation of legal talent. This conversation is a goldmine of inspiration for anyone eager to take their law practice to new heights.

Key Topics
03:13 - Founded Justice HQ, a membership community for high-level lawyers, and Attorney Share, a case marketplace with over 2000 lawyers.
04:05 - Annual Law-Di-Gras conference, which focuses on networking, personal growth, and legal education.
06:22 - The firm's trial successes and the publication of his book on disc injury cases.
06:55 - Types of cases the firm handles, including disc injury cases, product liability, wrongful death, and ride-share cases.
08:43 - The firm's mission to litigate and try a lot of cases and the importance of having a good team of trial lawyers.
09:21 - Justice HQ as a membership community for lawyers, offering masterminds, media platforms, and on-demand education.
10:45 - The benefits of Justice HQ, including access to office space, branding, speaking opportunities, and collaboration.
12:07 - Attorney Share, a marketplace for lawyers to find the best cases and co-counsel, and the integration with major case management platforms.
12:49 - The roles each family member plays and the trust and efficiency within the family business.
12:23 - The pros and cons of working with family, emphasizing the trust factor and the potential for family disagreements.
16:35 - Attorney Share the platform simplifies case sharing, fee agreements, and referral networks while minimizing lead generation costs.
18:12 - Lawyers can easily refer cases and find top specialists nationwide through an organized, automated system.
19:27 - The platform streamlines case referrals, fee sharing, and case tracking for law firms.
20:37 - The importance of mentorship, build relationships by networking with mentors, peers, and legal organizations.
22:32 - Focus on a niche, market yourself authentically, and leverage free tools to grow your practice.
24:12 - Leverage networking groups and local organizations to build powerful connections.
25:21 - Join small, focused groups for regular discussions on business and personal growth.
28:10 - Talks about the Bourbon Approved podcast, which started as a fun project and evolved into a networking tool.
29:04 - The high production quality of the podcast and the interest from guests.
29:43 - The success of the Bourbon Approved Tour and the connections made through the podcast.
30:00 - The importance of doing something you love and how it can benefit your business.
32:54 - The importance of having systems in place to handle increased marketing volume.
33:12 - The need for intake readiness, customer service, and efficient case management.
34:25 - The benefits of integrating with Attorney Share and other platforms to track and manage cases.
34:43 - The importance of specializing in a specific area of law and building a strong network of relationships.
40:46 - The importance of mentoring and helping other lawyers, especially those starting out.

Resources Mentioned
Books:
Zero to One by Peter Theil - https://a.co/d/3xSGjYe
Just One Thing by Rick Hanson PhD - https://a.co/d/4mmF2lf
Client Centered Law Firm by Jack Newton - https://a.co/d/auy7qhy
You Can't Teach Hungry by John Morgan - https://a.co/d/2ujU7LR
Buy Back Your Time By Dan Martell - https://a.co/d/6JSJFYP

Connect with Robert:
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