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The 1958 Lawyer
In 1958 the ABA published a pamphlet with an article titled “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. Prior to 1960, most attorney engagements were project based. As a result, many lawyers felt their pay scale was falling behind that of other professional service providers. For many lawyers, this article spurred them to change the way they billed for legal services and thus the billable hour was born. It is a stark reminder that change is the…
Episodes
- The 1958 Lawyer
Jeffrey Youngerman: The Acuity Decision And The Fight For Construction Defect Coverage
A landmark insurance ruling can reshape what owners may recover—but getting there takes years of persistence and a careful read of the facts. Jeffrey…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Larry Lifson: The Mindset Shift That Helps People Thrive
What is the core mindset shift that helps individuals move from surviving to truly flourishing? How do positive psychology and a growth mindset reframe…
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Leah Wietholter: How To Follow The Money Before Fraud Costs Millions
When money goes missing—or someone is wrongly accused—financial evidence can change the course of a case. This episode explores how to investigate it…
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Joshua Haid: Inside High-Net-Worth Divorce and the Business of Family Law
Discover how a boutique firm built around women’s and mothers’ rights grew from a solo practice to 18 lawyers handling some of the most complex, high-net-worth…
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Safiya Fatima: Inside the Life of a Fractional Paralegal Powering Multiple Law Firms
What actually happens behind the scenes when one paralegal quietly keeps half a dozen law firms running? In this episode, you’ll hear how a fractional…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Jared Gibson & Kelly Foran: Turning Executive Expertise into Authentic, AI‑Powered Content
Busy attorneys know they need to show up online, but few have the time—or systems—to do it well. In this episode, you’ll hear how a “content operating system”…
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Justin True: From Prompt Panic to Practical AI Workflows for Lawyers
Lawyers keep hearing that AI will save them hours—but almost nobody is handing them the guardrails. In this episode, you’ll learn how to start using AI safely…
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Bill Reynolds: Flat-Fee Appeals, Contingency Litigation, and Escaping the Billable Hour Trap
Tired of guessing what to charge and hoping clients don’t push back? In this episode, you’ll hear how a former big-firm partner turned ERISA specialist built a…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Ron & Rebecca: How to Collect Without Conflict and Get Paid on Time
Most lawyers are working late, billing hard—and silently bleeding cash in accounts receivable. In this episode, Ron and Rebecca break down exactly how to…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Larry Chester: Turning Legal Work Into Real Cash Flow, Not Just Paper Profit
Most small firms think they’re doing fine because their P&L shows a profit—right up until payroll is due and the bank account is empty. In this episode, you’ll…
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Steve Mesirow: How Solo Attorneys Can Defer Hundreds of Thousands in Taxes
Mid-year is one of the most powerful windows to reshape your tax bill and retirement future. In this episode, you’ll learn how solo and small-firm attorneys…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Jared Gibson: Turning Expertise into a Visible Personal Brand with AI and Video
Your law degree is elite, but your online presence is invisible—and it’s costing you, clients. Legal buyers are searching for your exact expertise, but all…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Robert Harney: How Smarter Phone Systems Stop Law Firms from Losing Clients at First Contact
Most law firms obsess over marketing but ignore what happens when the phone actually rings. In this episode, you’ll learn how modern, AI-enabled phone systems…
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Rakesh Parikh: Valuation, Exit Planning, and the Hidden Power of Your Law Firm’s Address
Most lawyers never connect today’s billable rate to tomorrow’s exit number. In this episode, you’ll learn how location, recurring revenue, team structure, and…
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Erin Guthrie: Turning Your Law Firm into a Valuable, Exit-Ready Asset
Most lawyers assume their practice ends the day they stop practicing. In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn your law firm into a sellable, exit-ready…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Rick Rivero: Turning SEO into Answer Engine Optimization for Law Firms
AI search has changed how clients find lawyers online, and most law firm websites are still built for a Google that no longer exists. In this episode, you’ll…
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Marian I. Kelly: Turning Trusted Relationships into a Personal Injury Referral Engine
How can small firms competing on trust and referrals stand out when billboards and TV ads dominate personal injury marketing? In this episode, you'll hear how…
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Maurice Vincent and Ron Robinson: Building E‑Discovery Partnerships for Solo and Small Firms
When 73% of litigation costs are tied up in discovery, the wrong E‑discovery decision can sink a case—or a firm. In this episode, you’ll hear how Complete…
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Gregg Garofalo: Building a Tech-Forward, Human-Centered Estate Practice
What happens when a probate and estate planning lawyer becomes a tech innovator and special needs advocate? In this episode, you’ll hear how one attorney…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Evan Polin: The Mindset and Methods Behind Law Firm Business Development
Discover why being a great lawyer isn’t enough—and how attorneys can shift their mindset, structure their outreach, and use a consultative approach to…
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Ron & Rebecca: From Overwhelm To Leverage – Building A Strategic Executive Assistant Partnership
Most attorneys hire an executive assistant, thinking it will immediately lighten their load—only to end up disappointed when they’re still drowning in the same…
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Ron and Rebecca: Building a People-First, Sustainable Law Practice
Imagine this: You’ve spent years building a business, navigating the highs and lows of the legal world, and realizing that the "secret sauce" isn’t just in the…
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Katy Mickelson: Family Law, Mediation, And The Business Of Divorce
Alright, so imagine this: your marriage ends, emotions are running high, and suddenly you’re trying to navigate lawyers, courts, assets, and a process that…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Richie Marrero: Rethinking Benefits for Law Firms
Alright, so you’re running a successful law firm, the billable hours are flowing, and revenue looks good—but then you notice healthcare costs quietly climbing…
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Gary Savine: The Hidden Risks of Growing a Law Firm
Hiring your first employee feels like growth — until it turns into a lawsuit, an insurance nightmare, or a compliance mess you didn’t see coming. Today, Gary…
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Clint Ind: Smarter Lawyering in the Age of AI
Alright, so you’re a lawyer trying to practice law in 2026—and every week there’s a new AI tool promising to draft your briefs, review your contracts, and…
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Ricardo Santiago: Profitable Practice, Purposeful Impact
Running a law firm is hard enough. Running one that serves underserved communities—without burning out or drowning in billable hours—takes a whole different…
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Atty. Pat Cotter: Justice, Fairness, and the Human Side of Law
You spent decades in courtrooms, chasing justice, and suddenly you realize… the human stories behind contracts, criminal cases, and corporate disputes are what…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Jared Reynolds: The Quiet Power of Being Fully Yourself
Let’s talk about what it actually takes to build a legal career that doesn’t hollow you out along the way. Not the glossy version. Not the “grind harder” myth…
The 1958 LawyerWelcome Back to The 1958 Lawyer
Alright, so you’ve hung out your shingle, or you’re thinking about it, and suddenly the practice of law feels a lot lonelier than law school ever warned you it…
The 1958 LawyerEp 4: Destination Checklist – An Exit Strategy for a Balanced Life
They say all good things must come to an end—including your time as a business owner. The trick is making sure your exit isn’t a dramatic collapse but more of…
The 1958 LawyerEp 3: Mid-Journey Checklist – Business Basics for a Balanced Life
Alright, so you’ve started your business, you’ve made some money, and now... your work-life balance is about as stable as a wobbly table at a bad diner. Don’t…
The 1958 LawyerEp 2: Pre-journey Checklist – Goal-Setting for a Balanced Life
They say failing to plan is planning to fail, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of both. Today, we’re diving into the ‘pre-journey checklist’ for…
The 1958 LawyerEp 1: Welcome Episode – Who is Ron Bockstahler and Why This Book?
Today, we’re talking about balance. And no, not the kind where you finally master standing on one foot during yoga class—this is about balancing life and…
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Patrick Carver: Law Firm Marketing Simplified
Patrick Carver is the Owner of Constellation Marketing, a digital marketing company that focuses on driving growth for law firms using web design, advertising…
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Mathew Dragatsis: The New Way to Scan and Search Legal Documents
Timestamps: The most difficult part in file retrieval(1:17) Eliminating the problem of indexing (8:46) Evolving with technology and maintaining client…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Michael DeLon: How to Write a Book and Become an Authority in Your Field
Michael DeLon is the President in Paperback Expert, he is an author, speaker, marketing strategist and business growth coach for business owners and sharp…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Melissa Costello: The Art of Storytelling
Melissa Costello is the creative lead and chief storyteller for MELISSACOSTELLO.COM’s video-centric take on branding and marketing. In this episode, she shares…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Marie Sarantakis: Sarantakis Law Group, LTD
Marie Sarantakis is the founder of Sarantakis Law Group, LTD. She is a best-selling author, a prominent family law attorney, nationally recognized divorce…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Nate Dinger: Signature Bank
Nate Dinger is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Signature Bank - he helps small, mid sized businesses, and law firms in Chicago manage their…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Steve Mesirow: Mesirow Financial
Steve Mesirow is the Senior Managing Director in Mesirow Wealth Management and he has been providing expert investment advice and financial planning strategies…
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Ryan Kimler: How a Fractional CFO can Help a Firm's Profitability
Ryan Kimler is the Founder of Financial Clarity, working with solo and partner practice law firms, bringing them financial clarity to grow their law practice…
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Estate Planning: When you have a child with Special Needs!
Gregg Garofalo is the Founding Partner at Garofalo Law Group, he has been practicing law for 20 years with a strong focus on probate matters and estate…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Megan Mathias: Lawyer, Single Mom, Candidate For Chicago Alderman
Megan Mathias is the Founder of Lopp Mathias Law, she represents business owners with challenges relating to corporate governance, employment issues…
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Stephen Seckler: Coaching Can Make All the Difference!
In this episode, Stephen E. Seckler, Esq. talks about how lawyers should adopt marketing strategies that feel comfortable and how hiring a coach make a big…
- The 1958 Lawyer
McKenna Prohov: Encouraging Clients to Think With a Legal Mindset
McKenna is the founder of Law x Design, a legal practice that focuses on entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups. In this episode, she talks about encouraging…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Wochner Law Firm LLC - Corinne Cantwell Heggie
Corinne Cantwell Heggie is a Principal at Wochner Law Firm LLC and she specializes in estate planning. She advocates to protect your property, regardless of…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Bill Cisar: Making The Best Out Of Tax Reduction And Legacy-building With Private Foundations
Bill Cisar left his career working as an associate at a boutique firm to establish his own practice as an expert in formation of private foundations and other…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Frank Ramos: Advice for young lawyers on building a successful career
Franklin “Frank” Ramos has written over 20 books, 400 articles and spent many years providing invaluable advice to lawyers around the country. In this episode…
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Reynolds & McElwee: Two Attorneys Build a Law Firm Fit for the Future of Law
RM LAW GROUP https://www.rmlawfirm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmlawgroupllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rm-law-group-llc MATTHEW…
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Geo Bellas: Forty-Years of Game-Changing Tech for Law Firms
His firm’s first game-changing tech adoption was a trio of fax machines that outpaced the competition and he says AI is the next big player. But Geo Bellas –…
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Coleman & Vannucci: How Immigration Attorneys are Handling their Challenging Practice Area
It’s our first dual-guest interview, with representatives from both areas of immigration law! Christina Coleman is a Canadian immigrant who owns her own…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Bill Belmont: This Investigative Firm Knows How to Help Attorneys. It was Built by One
Bill Belmont was a trial attorney, investigative attorney, worked in law enforcement, and nearly became an FBI agent before starting his investigative firm. He…
- The 1958 Lawyer
Lori Levin: From Gov. Prosecution Work to Running a Solo Practice
We’re going to use the phrase ‘from this to that’ a lot because Criminal Defense attorney Lori Levin’s experience is expansive. She started as a prosecutor in…
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Jamie Rubin: Running a ‘Lean & Mean’ Boutique Law Firm
InfoLawGroup LLP has offices across the U.S. and covers three major areas of law – advertising, privacy, and technology – but they aren’t a huge firm. They are…
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Amy Gardner: Law Firm Partner Turned Law Practice Development Expert
The secret to law practice development? Successful attorneys are using coaches; experts like Amy who know the legal industry inside and out. From law practice…
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Tracy Coenen: A Fraud Investigator with Investigative Intuition
She was inspired by Encyclopedia Brown and once aspired to become a prison warden, now Tracy Coenen is a revered fraud investigator and forensic accountant…
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John Risvold: Prioritizing Powerful IP Over Fancy Legal Tech
Don’t equate the tech changes that are happening in the courts, like E-Filing and the incorporation of video calls, with your firm having to adopt all new…
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Faye Gelb: Empowering Women in Law
Faye is teaching female attorneys not to make the assumptions she did: that hard work is all it takes to be seen. Previously a lawyer working within the…
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Sean Park: Putting the Personal Back in Personal Injury Law
Yes, this title is purposefully corny. Personal injury attorneys are often viewed advertising first, and not in a good way. Think ambulance chasers. Or “all ad…