That One Lawyer™ Podcast

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 hand...

Law school teaches you how to analyze cases.
It rarely teaches you how to build trust, lead with empathy, or stay authentic in a profession that often rewards toughness over humanity.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with corporate attorney Lani Medina to talk about what it really means to succeed in law without losing yourself along the way.

Lani's path into the legal profession was anything but traditional. Raised in the Bronx, she served in the U.S. Air Force, worked in higher education, and attended Fo...

In this episode, Neal Goldstein sits down with trial lawyer and author Chris Earley for an honest conversation about what it means to be real in the legal profession. Chris talks openly about authenticity, vulnerability, and why lawyers do better when they stop performing and start connecting.

Chris shares how he built a practice rooted in clarity, communication, and trust. He talks about the parts of law school that do not prepare lawyers for the real world and the practical skills he had to learn on his own. Neal and Chris explore why clients respond to real...

This episode is different. No guest and no script. Just Neal speaking honestly about the last few weeks and the moments that forced him to slow down and look at his life with clarity.

He talks about the people who shaped him when he was drifting, the social worker who helped redirect his path, the professors who believed in him, and the clients who gave him a career he never imagined. He reflects on losing family, finding strength through struggle, and the quiet lessons that build the kind of perspective lawyers rarely slow down to acknowledge.

"I didn't feel like I had a purpose. I didn't feel rooted. But once I asked myself, 'What do you actually want to do?' everything changed."
– Felicia Williams

On this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Felicia Williams, attorney, advocate, and first-generation law graduate, for a raw and powerful conversation about identity, confidence, and finding your purpose as a lawyer.

If you're a young lawyer, a first-gen law student, or someone who never saw yourself represented in this profession, this conversation is going to hit you right in the...

Creators need real lawyers who understand brand deals, disclosures, usage rights, and likeness. In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Frank Poe of POE LAW PLLC to break down the creator economy from a lawyer's perspective. We cover influencer contracts, FTC endorsement disclosures, usage rights and licensing, right of publicity, NIL deals, UGC and whitelisting, and how AI deepfakes change risk for lawyers and creators.

If you advise creators, negotiate brand deals, or run a PI or small firm and want practical ways to protect clients, this conversation is your roadmap. Le...

"You can't fix what you won't measure." – Harlan Schillinger

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with Harlan Schillinger, often called the Godfather of Legal Advertising. For nearly five decades, Harlan has shaped the evolution of legal marketing, pioneering attorney television ads, developing Lead Docket, and helping over 130 firms build brands based on trust, accountability, and compassion.

But behind his success is a philosophy every lawyer should hear: Accountability isn't punishment — it's freedom.

This episode dives into what law firms get wrong about growth, why throwing money at mar...

"Stop selling. Start serving."

That's the message from Bob Burg, bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver, whose philosophy has transformed how professionals across industries — including lawyers — think about success.

In this powerful conversation with Neal Goldstein on That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Bob shares how generosity, authenticity, and relationships drive true business growth — and why giving value is the most predictable path to receiving success.

Too many lawyers struggle with the idea of "selling" legal services. They feel uncomfortable marketing themselves, worried it feels pushy or self-promotional. But Bob reframes the conversation: selling isn't manipulation — it's servi...

What does it really take to build a successful law firm when you start with nothing but faith and a laptop?

In this powerful episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Cortney Walters, founder of The Walters Law Firm, to talk about her journey from first-generation law student to respected South Florida attorney.

Cortney shares how she built her firm from the ground up — starting on her couch during COVID with zero clients and no funding — and how she used social media, faith, and a heart for service to grow her practi...

What happens when a lawyer decides that bigger isn't always better?

On this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Don McClure — a Houston attorney, former police officer, and community leader — who's spent the last 30 years proving that success in law doesn't have to come at the cost of integrity, family, or peace of mind.

Don and his wife, Edith, have built a practice that's less about billboards and more about belonging — where every client feels seen, heard, and valued. From handwritten notes and phone calls to charity events and summer reading...

What if law school prepared you for everything except real life?

In this powerful episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with Xavier Prescod — a first-generation lawyer who's rewriting what success looks like in the legal profession.

Born to immigrant parents from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Xavier grew up watching his mom work as a home health aide and his dad build homes as a carpenter. Today, he's building something of his own — a thriving career in insurance defense litigation at one of the top firms in the country.

But...

On this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Ben Glass, attorney, author, and founder of Great Legal Marketing, to address the issue that too many lawyers face but few openly talk about: burnout.

From long hours to endless client demands, lawyers often find themselves running on empty. Ben argues that burnout isn't just a personal problem — it impacts the quality of advocacy, client trust, and ultimately the entire profession.

In this powerful conversation, Neal and Ben dig into:

Why lawyer burnout is the #1 problem facing the profession today

"It's not more work. You have to start thinking differently. Because once you start thinking differently, the work yields different results." – Kara Vaval

On this episode of That One Lawyer Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Kara Vaval, attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, to unpack one of the most important lessons lawyers need to learn: success in law isn't about grinding harder, it's about shifting your mindset.

For too long, lawyers have been told that the only path to success is longer hours, more billable time, and constant hustle. Kara challenges that outdated thinking. Instead, sh...

At The McCraw Law Group, compassion and integrity aren't just words on a wall. They're the foundation of how Lin McCraw has built a values-driven law firm that gets results for real people.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Lin McCraw to explore how filtering every decision through core values — compassion for clients and integrity in every interaction — creates a law firm that stands out.

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Lin shares:

Why treating clients as human beings, not case files, is the ke...

Starting a law career later in life doesn't mean you're behind — it can mean you're better prepared.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein talks with Christopher Nicolaysen, co-founder of Springs Law Group in Colorado Springs, about his unconventional path into law, building a practice around authenticity, and how young and solo attorneys can grow without burning out.

Christopher shares his journey of entering law later in life, what he carried from past experiences into his practice, and how staying grounded in family and fitness gives him balance. He opens up abou...

Stephanie Rodriguez-Ruiz isn't just a personal injury lawyer — she's a former high school dropout with a felony record who went on to become a civil rights attorney, nonprofit leader, and fierce advocate for teens and marginalized communities.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Stephanie to unpack her unbelievable journey to the courtroom, how 12 years as a paralegal shaped her client-first approach, and what it really takes to build a legal career that matters.

If you're a young or entrepreneurial lawyer wondering whether you belong — this is your episode.

What if burnout wasn't a failure — but a sign you're ready to grow?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein interviews Bryan Kramer — TED speaker, best-selling author, and marketing expert — on what it means to stop performing and start living.

From burnout to balance, Bryan shares the mindset shift that changed everything.

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👉 Topics We Cover:

Identity beyond your career

Why burnout isn't weakness

Mindset shifts for young lawyers

Boundaries, balance & purpose

Reinventing your version of success<...

What does it really take to go from heartbreak and grief to passing the bar exam and building a law career — all while starting over at age 50?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with attorney Gretchen Nicolaysen, whose inspiring story proves that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. From her early struggles as a teenager to her bold decision to pursue law school later in life, Gretchen shares the truth about what it means to face setbacks, overcome fear, and create a meaningful legal career.

If you're a la...

What if the defining case of your career was born from tragedy and changed everything? Michael Barasch never planned to be a lawyer. But unexpected turns, relentless advocacy, and a deep personal connection to his clients turned him into one of the most recognized voices for both 9/11 first responders and civilian survivors.

As managing partner of Barasch & McGarry, Michael and his team have helped secure over $3 billion in compensation and lifetime healthcare for thousands of people through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund from firefighters and police officers to teachers, downtown residents, and families who lost loved ones.

What if the key to standing out as a lawyer is not in your rates, your referrals, or your résumé... but in how you make people feel?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein interviews Chris Schembra, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Gratitude and Pasta and Gratitude Through Hard Times, and founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. Chris shares how lawyers can use gratitude and emotional intelligence to build deeper trust, create unforgettable client experiences, and grow a practice built on authentic relationships.

Chris has helped over 500,000 leaders around the world...

What if everything you were told about growing a successful law firm was wrong?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with John Fisher — a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, bestselling author of The Power of a System, and the founder of a referral-only law firm — to reveal the exact strategies that helped him build an empire by doing the opposite of what most lawyers are taught.

John didn't spend a dime on Google Ads. He doesn't chase ambulance leads. He doesn't rely on gimmicks. Instead, he doubled down on sys...

What happens when a Latina lawyer builds a brand that's unapologetically bold, wildly authentic, and nothing like the firm next door? You get Heather Reese.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, we're sitting down with Heather, a personal injury lawyer, fashion-forward disruptor, and advocate for doing law your own way. Heather is not here to fit in. She is here to change the game.

Heather didn't come up through Big Law. She didn't play it safe. And she didn't shape-shift into someone else's idea of what a lawyer should be. Instead, she embraced he...

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Benny Gold never planned to start a movement. He just wanted lawyers to feel less alone. What began as a storytelling project turned into Lawyer Stories, a global platform with over 50,000 followers that connects lawyers and law students through honest, human stories.

In this episode, Benny shares how storytelling became the foundation of a thriving legal brand and why sharing your truth might be the most powerful thing you can do as a lawyer today.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:

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Mitch Jackson is proof that technology does not have to replace human connection. It can enhance it. In this first episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Mitch shares how he has stayed ahead of the curve by embracing emerging tools like AI while staying grounded in the core values that matter most: trust, empathy, and real client relationships.

Whether you are a new lawyer, a solo practitioner, or a seasoned litigator navigating the digital shift, this conversation is packed with valuable insights into how to lead with innovation while staying grounded in what matters most.

Wa...

The truth is… you won't learn how to grow a thriving law practice from a textbook. But on That One Lawyer™ Podcast, you'll get the real-world strategies and relationship-driven advice that actually work.

Hosted by attorney and bestselling author Neal Goldstein, this is the podcast for lawyers who are ready to stand out, get clients who stick, and build a business that feels like their own.

Full episodes begin Wednesday, July 16. New episodes will be released weekly.

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