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  • Stopping Attorney Burnout Before it's Too Late - Attorney Rob Levine - PIMM117 Podcast
    Oct 22 2025
    Attorney burnout is wildly common in the legal community. In fact, roughly half of all attorneys – and 78% of legal professionals – experience burnout at some point. Burnout should not be ignored, and should be addressed early on to prevent a ripple effect into your career, family life, and overall well-being. This episode features Rob Levine of Rob Levine Legal Solution and Rob Levine Law, who will delve into the topic of lawyer burnout, offering strategies for coping and prevention. In this episode we discuss: The reasons burnout is so prevalent for personal injury attorneys Ways to quickly identify burnout at the onset Dangers of unaddressed burnout Strategies for nipping burnout in the bud Visit Rob Levine Law here: https://roblevine.com/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cxfcgj75cQ
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  • Breaking Through Rideshare Insurance Barriers - Katie Nealon - PIMM116
    Oct 21 2025
    Across the country, attorneys are seeing a surge in rideshare accident claims. Companies like Uber and Lyft may advertise their $1 million insurance policies, but these cases are rarely straightforward. Insurance carriers aren’t eager to pay out the full amount—and in many serious crashes, that million dollars may not come close to covering the total damages. Fortunately, there are proven strategies attorneys can use to pursue additional compensation for their clients or their families. I recently attended the Atlas Lawyers Practice Management and Legal Marketing Seminar, where attorney Katie Nealon of Munley Law shared her insights on overcoming these challenges and securing results that go beyond the basic policy limits. Katie joins us today to discuss: Her journey at the onset of rideshare law Challenges for clients when their damages exceed the initial coverage limit How to develop legal strategies to hold all parties accountable and get more money for clients Visit Katie Nealon here: https://munley.com/our-attorneys/katie-nealon/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39aJPXY0ukE Transcript coming soon.
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  • X Marks the Statute - Treasure Law with USN LCDR JAG Jordan Foley - PIMM115
    Oct 20 2025
    Sometimes you just have to take a break from personal injury law and talk about treasure hunting. In this episode, we interview Lieutenant Commander and Navy JAG, Jordan Foley about maritime treasure law. Why? Because I didn’t know anything about it and wanted to hit “record” while I learned. During this conversation, we take a “deep dive” into some of the misconceptions surrounding treasure law and some of the challenging legal arguments that come up during international treasure disputes. Visit Jordan online here: https://www.usni.org/people/jordan-foley. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQ0BZ0M1V4 Transcript: Lindsey: Welcome to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute, where we quickly cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world. I'm your host, Lindsey Busfield. Well, I should amend my opening spiel. We usually cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world, but sometimes we're just going to talk about whatever I want to. I recently taught a CLE at the Maryland State Bar Association, and while I was there, I met Lieutenant Commander in Navy JAG, Jordan Foley. While he currently serves as the Department of Defense Fellow to Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii, he has a special background in naval warfare and a deep understanding of maritime treasure law. Knowing absolutely nothing about this myself, I wanted to take the opportunity to learn more about treasure law and invite you listeners to join me on this educational journey. Thank you so much for joining us today, Jordan. JJ Foley: Absolutely. Thanks, Lindsey, for having me, and it was great meeting you in Ocean City, and I was glad we could talk a little A little bit. Lindsey: And as I like to say, nerd out about treasure law. So that was fun. I mean, who doesn't love treasure law as kids? You know, we are taught to play pirates and you steal the treasure. My kids do this on their play set. You know, it's just kind of built into your childhood and development as a natural curiosity. So tell us a bit about your background and how you got involved in treasure law. JJ Foley: Absolutely. I'll actually start with saying knowing more about treasure law takes some of the romance out of it, which we'll get into later. But it is a fun topic. But so, you know, as you stated, I'm an active duty Navy judge advocate. I started off my naval career as a submarine officer. So I got ship driving experience and deployment experience there. And they got selected for a Navy program where they sent me to law school and I became a Navy JAG through that. So I have a bit of a mix. I'm about 15 years into my career and half of it was spent on submarines and now about half of it as a judge advocate. And a lot of what I've focused on over the years has been. Naval warfare and legal analysis. So whether that is applying law to sea to board deploy missions, or sometimes weapons reviews, as I was doing at the Pentagon most recently before I joined Senator Verona's office as a defense fellow, a lot of it's been bridging the gap between my naval warfare experience and the legal and policy world. Lindsey: And a lot of this comes with your understanding of international law, treaties, and working with our partners and allies, and sometimes even teaching and providing legal support for our partners and allies. So I've had this broad experience, and as one does in the beautiful profession of naval law and such, you find your interest areas, and mine became very quickly, for a lot of reasons you mentioned, treasure law, because it's cool and it's fun, and it's almost a bit of a hobby for me, too. But in the industry, in the private sector, it is an area that you have some specialized attorneys. He's in maritime and admiralty, and I like to see myself as maybe extra specialized with admiralty and maritime law, as focused in the Navy, but it doesn't stop me from nerding out, as we said, about things like treasure law. So let's start with kind of a broad focus here. What exactly is maritime treasure law, and how does it differ from other types of maritime or property law? JJ Foley: So interestingly enough, it specifically deals with ownership, salvage rights, protection of valuables covered from shipwrecks, and submerged cultural heritage. So it's unlike broader maritime law. That's going to cover your shipping, your navigation, commerce. Treasure law focuses on the intersection of property rights, historic preservation, and salvage operations. So you actually find an interesting niche here, and it's very complex in a lot of ways. So for international lawyers out there, it's great. For a hypothetical question on... Law school exam, I'd absolutely throw one on there if I was teaching international law. But with treasurer laws, involves just complex international treaties and competing claims from governments, private salvers, and descendants of ...
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  • Don't Back Down - Lawrence LeBrocq - Personal Injury Marketing Minute #114 Podcast
    Oct 13 2025
    When it comes to settlement strategy, some law firms (and clients) prefer to get as much as they can as quickly as they can - maybe leaving money on the table for the sake of time. Other law firms would rather hold out for larger figures, especially on the bigger cases. GGL law is a litigation-focused PI firm that takes a unique approach. They set a value to every case that comes through the door…and they hold to it. From day one, they prepare to litigate and fight for the maximum value. This ensures that they are doing right by their clients and increasing revenue for the firm, all while building their reputation in their community. In this episode, we cover: How internal expectations are set - and consequences when expectations aren’t met. Setting and fighting for the maximum value for cases. Reinvesting in employees to avoid burnout. Visit Lawrence LeBrocq online here https://ggllawyers.com/our-attorneys/lawrence-a-lebrocq-esq/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://youtu.be/L-0hO6Gt9i8 Transcript coming soon.
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  • Pay Yourself First - Ben Hockema - Personal Injury Marketing Minute 113 Podcast
    Sep 29 2025
    So many entrepreneurs get stuck in the mindset that profit is what is leftover from business expenses. But this tends to leave business owners as the last ones getting paid - even though they are the ones accepting all of the risk and responsibility. However, there are long-term ramifications of this mindset. When lawyers are paying themselves last, they risk damaging their emotional health, home relationships, and general wellbeing. As personal financial stress piles up, they are less likely to serve their clients or business well, damaging the long term sustainability of their practices. Ben Hockema joins today to discuss: The risks of lawyers paying themselves last How to implement the “Profit First” business model How to balance paying yourself while still fueling your business Visit Ben online here: https://www.illuminatewm.com/. Buy "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz here: https://amzn.to/46XmQ3Y. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/.
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  • Balancing Justice with Integrity - Personal Injury Marketing Minute Podcast 112
    Sep 29 2025
    In this episode of Personal Injury Marketing Minute, we explore the motivations and ethical considerations behind personal injury law – getting at the heart of why many lawyers enter this legal sector. Ryan Perdue and Joel Simon, both former defense attorneys for oil companies, share their journey from defending corporations to representing injured contractors. Inspired by their firsthand experiences with the vulnerabilities faced by oil industry workers, they discuss: Transitioning from defense work to plaintiff advocacy Systemic changes needed for better worker protection Battling potential conflict of interest issues when working opposite former employers The challenges of practicing across multiple states with different personal injury laws Visit Simon Perdue Law online here: https://www.simonperduelaw.com/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/.
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  • Nonprofit Pre-Settlement Lending - The Milestone Foundation - Podcast PIMM111
    Sep 8 2025
    This episode of the Personal Injury Marketing Minute highlights a critical issue faced by personal injury clients: managing immediate financial burdens while awaiting settlement payouts. Traditional funding options, such as personal loans and settlement advancement loans, often prove inaccessible or predatory, adding stress to an already difficult situation. In response to this challenge, the Milestone Foundation has emerged as a nonprofit alternative, providing pre-settlement funding that aims to protect clients from exploitative practices. Rachel McCarthy from the Milestone Foundation joins us to share the organization’s innovative model and its mission to address the financial inequities within the legal system. She explains the foundation's non-recourse settlement advancement model, which sets it apart from traditional funding methods, and its low, simple interest structure designed to offer clients a fair and transparent solution during their time of need. Visit The Milestone Foundation online here: https://themilestonefoundation.org/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://youtu.be/kpS4dNg3XfY Transcript: Welcome to the personal injury marketing minute, where we quickly cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world. One of the biggest challenges that clients face after a personal injury accident is how do I pay the bills that I have right now with a good personal injury lawyer? They know the settlement is coming and it will cover things on the backend, but what about today? There are options for personal loans, but it can be tough to qualify. Then there are settlement advancement loans, but those can be insanely predatory and will eat away a client settlement. Fortunately, a nonprofit settlement funding foundation is now providing an alternative for settlement advancement. Rachel McCarthy: from the milestone foundation joins us today to discuss the foundation's groundbreaking mission, the inspiration behind its creation. and the critical need for a non-profit alternative to traditional funding methods. Thank you so much for joining us today, Rachel. Rachel McCarthy: Thanks, Lindsey. I'm happy to be here. Lindsey: Well, could you give us a brief overview of the Milestone Foundation and its mission? Rachel McCarthy: Absolutely. So the Milestone Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and we exist to help plaintiffs who are having trouble covering their basic living expenses while they are pursuing justice. So most of the families and individuals, we provide financial assistance to help them cover basic living expenses like housing or vehicle or utilities, groceries, while they are going through the duration of their personal injury lawsuit. Lindsey: Well, what inspired the creation of the Milestone Foundation as a non-profit pre-settlement funding option? Rachel McCarthy: So our founder, John Baer, was a settlement planner, and he... He would work with families who were going to be receiving a settlement, figuring out the financial plan for these folks once they have their settlement funds. And he kept noticing that plaintiffs would owe a huge, a significant portion of their settlement to these for-profit lending companies. And he thought there has to be an alternative for these folks, and there wasn't. There was no alternative. So his wife, Amy, and him decided to start a non-profit model that would do pre-settlement funding, so advancing a small amount of funding on the settlement, and do it as a non-profit. So not looking to make money, but just looking to help people bridge the gap and then grow the work that we do as much as we can. Lindsey: And that is huge. mean, A, to acknowledge that need, and then to do something about it, that speaks volumes about- about where they are in terms of wanting to actually help their clients. As opposed to just profit from working the cases. And that is incredibly admirable. And I mean, there are other options out there, but they can be predatory or they can be difficult to qualify for. And it leaves a bulk of the clients who are just trying to get by in a really bad financial situation on top of being in a difficult physical situation as a result of their injury. Rachel McCarthy: Yeah, we always say it's like insult to injury, really, truly, because, you know, most people these days are living paycheck to paycheck or you might not have a substantial savings. And if something happens to you, like some kind of catastrophic accident or a car accident or, you know, a medical device accident, injury, you don't have a pool of savings or you don't have a support system that can get you through. You know, litigation can take years or even even if it's just for. Six months, you still have to pay your bills. You still have to pay your rent or your mortgage. And where is that going to come from? It's like you might know that you're going to be getting $1 ...
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  • PPC Landing Page Content that Converts - Personal Injury Marketing Minute 110 Podcast
    Jul 24 2025
    On this episode of the "Personal Injury Marketing Minute," the spotlight is on how to make PPC (Pay-Per-Click) campaigns and landing pages click with the right audience. While PPC campaigns can sometimes feel like a tough nut to crack in crowded markets, they can be a game-changer for the right law firm—if they’re done the right way. Mary Blackiston joins the conversation to share her tips, tricks, and personal experiences in creating PPC ads and landing pages that actually convert. In this episode, we cover: How PPC ads and landing pages work together Data to look at when creating language for PPC ads and Worst PPC/Landing Pages Mistakes Visit Mary online here: www.thryvedigitalmarketing.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybblackiston/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. https://youtu.be/GxvgwMLWUmg Transcript: Lindsey: Welcome to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute, where we quickly cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world. Traditionally, we steer clear of talking about PPC campaigns. For many attorneys in saturated markets, PPC campaigns haven't produced a great ROI. However, they can be incredibly useful for the right firms, but only if they're done right. So today, we're going to take a deep dive into the art of creating PPC ads and corresponding landing pages that convert. Mary: joins us today. to discuss her approach to creating PPC ad language and landing pages that are backed by research and data, increasing conversions based on the user. Thank you so much for joining us today. Mary: Thank you for having me. Lindsey: Well, tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into marketing. Mary: Yeah, so I started working in marketing about 8.8 and a half years ago now. I started working as a content marketer at a digital agency, and I stayed there for about four years. While I was there, started to kind of dip my toes into copywriting, and that's when I realized, hey, this is a lot of fun. I really like doing this, but I didn't really get into it until I broke off to do my own thing. So that was about four and a half years ago that I, you know, became freelance, and I started to Basically to learn everything I possibly could about copywriting. I went through copy school, which I'm not sure if you'll are familiar with that, but basically the most comprehensive copywriting training on the internet today. Got certified in a bunch of their courses, read as much as I could about marketing and psychology and copywriting. And yeah, they just started putting everything into practice, working with clients. Over the last two years, I started working more and more with law firms in particular, and that work felt really meaningful to me. I really enjoyed it, and I felt like I was making a positive impact by helping those firms. So that's why I decided to specialize in legal marketing. Lindsey: And so how did you end up working with PPC ads and landing pages for PPC ads? Mary: Yeah, so I had one client in particular that we worked on a Google ads campaign for him, and we got some... Amazing results. And I felt like, you know what, there's, as I looked at more and more PC campaigns, I was like, there's a lot that I can do to help optimize these campaigns to help these firms bring in more qualified leads. And we can talk about that a little bit more later, some of the biggest mistakes I see. But yeah, I saw a lot of room for opportunity there. And it's something I really enjoy doing is kind of digging through that data and, you know, figuring out, okay, what can we do to bring in not only more clicks, but more, you know, qualified leads. And yeah. Lindsey: And PPC is so complicated. And you're right, there are so many things that can go wrong with it. And there are some people who are really great with the technical aspects of it. There are people who can be great with the written content pieces of it. But before we get into too much of the weeds, let's start with kind of an overview. So for those of our listeners who have never used PPC, How is it set up? So how is a PPC ad written? And where does a user go? How do they navigate to the landing page? Can you walk us through that process? Mary: Yeah, so when someone searches for something on Google, you know, there's some ads that pop up, and then the ad takes them to a specific landing page. The goal is for you want the ad in the landing page to feel, you know, kind of like a seamless experience, meaning the message and the tone should match people when they land on the page, should be not really any surprises. So if the ad, for example, says like injured in a car accident, get a free legal consultation, then the landing page should continue that conversation, not suddenly talk about unrelated services. So I see a lot of firms that like maybe actually have an ad for one thing, but then they take people to their homepage or something ...
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