374. You're Not Too Late: Joe Fried on Finding Purpose in Law [Encore Edition]

What if the biggest cases — and the biggest changes — come from choosing courage over comfort? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with nationally renowned trucking attorney Joe Fried, who shares how he transformed tragedy into purpose, built a hyper-specialized practice from scratch, and turned fear into fuel. From walking away from a thriving law practice overnight to redefining how truck accident cases are tried and taught, Joe opens up about what it means to truly bet on yourself — and why success without service is never enough. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why fear, not confidence, has been the driving force behind Joe’s success How to find your niche, stand out, and lead with substance What it takes to make your work a calling, not just a career This is your invitation to play bigger, dig deeper, and leave the profession better than you found it. ---- Show Notes: 02:27 – Introduction 04:21 – From Cop to Counselor: Joe Fried’s Origin Story 06:27 – Justice Isn’t Blind: Why the Courtroom Pulled Joe In 11:24 – The Mustang Fire Cases: Becoming a Reluctant Expert 12:42 – Starting Over: Why Joe Walked Away from a Thriving Practice 18:47 – The Phone Call That Changed Everything 21:32 – Building the Trucking Brand from the Ground Up 30:43 – Redefining Value: Why “Big Problems” Make Great Cases 42:37 – Teach, Give, Repeat: The Unexpected ROI of Mentorship ---- Links & Resources: Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Fried Goldberg Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 311. Legal Leaders — The Blueprint for Legal Mastery: Build a Legacy, Dominate Your Niche 118. Litigating Legends: Lessons Learned from the Nation's Leading Trial Attorneys 134. Legal Leaders: Live from The Game Changers Summit