How do you practice law without burning out, losing your empathy, or becoming someone you do not recognize anymore?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Professor Heather Cucolo to talk about the emotional weight of practicing law, representing the unpopular, and how lawyers can build real trust without sacrificing their values.

Heather's work sits at the intersection of criminal law, professional responsibility, and mental disability law. She has spent years representing people facing civil commitment, teaching future lawyers, and training judges and law enforcement. Her perspective is rare, grounded, and deeply human.

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This conversation is about:

• How lawyers build trust with clients in difficult cases

• The emotional reality of representing stigmatized populations

• Burnout in the legal profession and how to avoid losing yourself

• Why ethics is not just a rulebook but a mindset

• What law school gets right and what it misses entirely

• Finding purpose as a lawyer beyond titles and income

If you are a young lawyer, solo practitioner, or law student trying to figure out how to build a sustainable career without burning out, this episode will hit home.

This is not about flashy marketing.
This is about integrity, empathy, and practicing law in a way that actually lasts.

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What does it really take to build a successful law practice without losing yourself in the process?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with attorney and author Steve Eichenblatt to talk about law firm growth, empathy-driven advocacy, and how personal adversity can become a force multiplier rather than a liability.

Steve shares how growing up without stability shaped his approach to law, why empathy is a competitive advantage, and how lawyers can build trust, referrals, and long-term success without relying on paid ads or performative marketing.

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This conversation is about:
• Law firm growth strategies rooted in trust
• Relationship marketing for lawyers
• Client retention through empathy and integrity
• Overcoming lawyer burnout and frustration
• Finding purpose as a lawyer beyond billables

If you are a solo attorney, young lawyer, or firm owner looking to grow organically while staying grounded, this episode is for you.

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The truth is… law school never taught lawyers how to build real client relationships in high-volume practices.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, attorney and law firm leader Brian Mittman joins Neal Goldstein for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build trust, loyalty, and long-term success as a lawyer.

Brian is the managing partner of Markoff and Mittman, widely known as The Disability Guys, and has spent decades representing injured workers and disabled individuals across New York. But what sets Brian apart is not just the volume of cases he handles. It is how intentionally he builds human connection inside a system that often prioritizes speed over people.

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In this episode, Brian and Neal discuss:

• How to build client trust in workers' compensation and disability cases

• Why high-volume law practices do not have to feel transactional

• Relationship-first strategies for lawyers and law firm owners

• How to create referral relationships that actually last

• Why listening matters more than talking in client communication

• The role of leadership, values, and culture in law firm growth

This conversation is essential for:

• Workers' compensation lawyers

• Disability lawyers

• Personal injury attorneys

• Solo practitioners and small firm owners

• Lawyers who want sustainable growth without burnout

If you are trying to grow your law practice while staying authentic, this episode will change how you think about clients, referrals, and leadership.

New episodes of That One Lawyer™ Podcast drop weekly and focus on relationship-driven success in the legal profession.