Lone Star Lawyers
If you are a young lawyer in Texas looking for ways to help you achieve your career goals, this podcast is for you. We'll talk with some of the top attorneys in Texas and find out what has been the key to their success. As a bonus we'll have fun by taking deep dives into our favorite legal movies!
Episodes
May 2, 2022 • 44 mins
Kristen Mynar, a board certified estate planning and probate attorney and partner with Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee in Waco, joins us on today's show. Kristen talks about maximizing your mentors, caring about your clients, and what she looks for when hiring (hint: it's not on a resume!).
Her firm/practice
Offices in Waco, FW, San Antonio, Austin
Most of the attorneys specialize in something, and there isn't much they don't do
Her typical...
Her firm/practice
Offices in Waco, FW, San Antonio, Austin
Most of the attorneys specialize in something, and there isn't much they don't do
Her typical...
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April 1, 2022 • 98 mins
Erin Brockovich is an outstanding 2000 film based on a true story about a woman who never gives up, doesn't take no for an answer, and helps get justice for an entire town. Robert and Daniel are joined by special guest Hope Mustakim to break it all down!
Check out Hope's Waco ISD campaign page! https://www.hope4wacoisd.com/
Check out Hope's Waco ISD campaign page! https://www.hope4wacoisd.com/
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March 28, 2022 • 45 mins
Spencer Edwards, a shareholder and trial lawyer with The Hudgins Law Firm in Houston, joins us on today's show. Spencer talks about how to conduct yourself in trial, being eager to learn, and demonstrating work ethic in an interview.
His firm/practice
97 Baylor Law grad (25 years of practice)
Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death trial lawyer (though hasn't tried one since 2019 due to COVID)
COVID has essentially created a backlog of ca...
His firm/practice
97 Baylor Law grad (25 years of practice)
Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death trial lawyer (though hasn't tried one since 2019 due to COVID)
COVID has essentially created a backlog of ca...
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February 21, 2022 • 37 mins
Dave talks about being known as a trial lawyer, being proactive, and conversational interviews.
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November 15, 2021 • 46 mins
Christian Dennie, a sports lawyer, commercial litigator, and partner at Barlow, Garsek, & Simon in Fort Worth, joins us on today's show. Christian talks about understanding the case, demonstrating grit, and how the new name, image, and likeness legislation is playing out thus far.
His firm/practice
Firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with a Southlake office
Commercial firm (no criminal)
He focuses on sports clients but does a number of...
His firm/practice
Firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with a Southlake office
Commercial firm (no criminal)
He focuses on sports clients but does a number of...
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November 8, 2021 • 58 mins
Anne Heaviside, a managing director and legal recruiter with ELR in Houston, joins us on today's show. Anne talks about the lateral legal market, work from home policies, and top tips for candidates.
Her firm and role
ELR Legal is in the Tanglewood area of Houston
Specializes in 2-10 year lawyers in Texas law firms / mostly Houston / mostly Big Law (AmLaw 200)
Got her start practicing law, including at McGlinchy Stafford. She then too...
Her firm and role
ELR Legal is in the Tanglewood area of Houston
Specializes in 2-10 year lawyers in Texas law firms / mostly Houston / mostly Big Law (AmLaw 200)
Got her start practicing law, including at McGlinchy Stafford. She then too...
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October 25, 2021 • 48 mins
Shameer Soni, managing partner and real estate lawyer with Patel Law Group in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Shameer talks about starting a law firm, the real estate practice, communicating via resume, and wide receivers v. linemen.
His firm/practice
Runs the real estate practice: multi-family purchase/sale/development.
Works with retail/industrial/hospitality clients as well
Started the firm 11 years ago with two other partners bui...
His firm/practice
Runs the real estate practice: multi-family purchase/sale/development.
Works with retail/industrial/hospitality clients as well
Started the firm 11 years ago with two other partners bui...
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October 11, 2021 • 41 mins
Erin Rodgers, entertainment lawyer and shareholder at Rodgers Selvera, joins us on today's show! Erin talks about the ever changing entertainment industry, knowing your value, and the interest section on your resume.
Her firm/practice
Partnered with Sergio Selvera
He had stopped practicing for a time to start a record label when he came to a CLE where she was speaking.
She became his lawyer for a time, and then he decided he wanted to ...
Her firm/practice
Partnered with Sergio Selvera
He had stopped practicing for a time to start a record label when he came to a CLE where she was speaking.
She became his lawyer for a time, and then he decided he wanted to ...
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October 4, 2021 • 42 mins
Marty Sadler, insurance litigator with Litchfield Cavo in Houston, joins us on today's show! Marty talks about managing up, maintaining your humanity, and the importance of poise in an interview.
His firm/practice
22 offices across the nation
full service firm
Houston office (15 lawyers) mostly does insurance work (he does 1st party and many in his office do third party)
Texas lawyers needed for so much of the weather-generated work (hu...
His firm/practice
22 offices across the nation
full service firm
Houston office (15 lawyers) mostly does insurance work (he does 1st party and many in his office do third party)
Texas lawyers needed for so much of the weather-generated work (hu...
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September 20, 2021 • 45 mins
Lauren Valkenaar, a partner and commercial litigator with Chasnoff Stribling in San Antonio, joins us on today's show. Lauren talks about having an internal standard, being honest and authentic in your job search, and developing business best practices.
Her firm/practice
Boutique litigation firm
Business/commercial litigation
Broke off of a large firm and wanted to maintain the same level of quality but get a little more autonomy
Flexib...
Her firm/practice
Boutique litigation firm
Business/commercial litigation
Broke off of a large firm and wanted to maintain the same level of quality but get a little more autonomy
Flexib...
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September 13, 2021 • 65 mins
Andrew Tuegel, a plaintiff's attorney and partner with Simpson, Simpson, & Tuegel in Bridgeport (TX), joins us on today's show. Andrew talks about knowing your jurisdiction, becoming indispensable, being honest in an interview, and Ted Lasso.
His firm/practice
Located in Wise County (NW of Fort Worth); Decatur is the county seat and their office is in Bridgeport
Small firm that focuses on plaintiff personal injury / wrongful death / ...
His firm/practice
Located in Wise County (NW of Fort Worth); Decatur is the county seat and their office is in Bridgeport
Small firm that focuses on plaintiff personal injury / wrongful death / ...
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August 30, 2021 • 45 mins
Daniel Hare is the founder and president of Varsity Search, a legal recruiting company dedicated to building great teams by bringing together lawyers and law firms. In this episode, Daniel provides and update on the legal hiring market, as well as some tips on how to productively work with a legal recruiter.
Legal Market Update
Big Law Lateral market is active, with a focus on M&A and Private Equity
Holland & Knight merged with Thomps...
Legal Market Update
Big Law Lateral market is active, with a focus on M&A and Private Equity
Holland & Knight merged with Thomps...
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August 23, 2021 • 44 mins
Jessica Mullins-Ta, a corporate immigration lawyer and partner Berry Appleman & Leiden in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Jessica talks about knowing how to look for the answer, prioritizing balance, and eliminating those resume typos!
Her firm/practice
represent companies in bringing their employees to the US so they can get the appropriate visas that allow them to work
she joined the firm out of law school to do more of their liti...
Her firm/practice
represent companies in bringing their employees to the US so they can get the appropriate visas that allow them to work
she joined the firm out of law school to do more of their liti...
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August 16, 2021 • 49 mins
Kathleen Turner Beduze, a fiduciary litigator and shareholder at Crain Caton & James in Houston, joins us on today's show. Kathleen talks about showing confidence and curiosity, turning interviews into conversations, and of course, Free Britney!
Her firm/practice
Her practice focuses on fiduciary litigation and guardianship work
2015 revamped guardianship code
legislature is generally against full-blown guardianships, preferring things...
Her firm/practice
Her practice focuses on fiduciary litigation and guardianship work
2015 revamped guardianship code
legislature is generally against full-blown guardianships, preferring things...
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August 12, 2021 • 114 mins
In this Movie Verdicts-esque episode, special guest Bobby Soltani joins Daniel to talk all things legal in Seinfeld.
We discuss:
The various trials and cases
Kramer v. Java World
Kramer v. Big Tobacco
The City of New York v. Newman (x2)
Kramer v. Sue Ellen Mitschke
Claire v. PlayNow
The lawyers in the show
Jackie Chiles (if you know you know)
Vanessa (early Jerry girlfriend)
Cheryl (immigration lawyer who also sues Elaine)
Schellbach (estate l...
We discuss:
The various trials and cases
Kramer v. Java World
Kramer v. Big Tobacco
The City of New York v. Newman (x2)
Kramer v. Sue Ellen Mitschke
Claire v. PlayNow
The lawyers in the show
Jackie Chiles (if you know you know)
Vanessa (early Jerry girlfriend)
Cheryl (immigration lawyer who also sues Elaine)
Schellbach (estate l...
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August 9, 2021 • 34 mins
Bobby Soltani, patent and IP lawyer with Seed IP in Seattle, joins us on today's show! Bobby talks about his career journey through IP law, knowing your audience, and how many lateral moves it takes to raise a red flag.
His firm/practice
Largest IP boutique in the pacific NW
He works in patent prosecution, mostly in electronics and software
In the software space, lots of discussion about what is patent eligible subject matter; statutes...
His firm/practice
Largest IP boutique in the pacific NW
He works in patent prosecution, mostly in electronics and software
In the software space, lots of discussion about what is patent eligible subject matter; statutes...
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August 2, 2021 • 44 mins
JoAl Cannon Sheridan, family lawyer and founder of Sheridan Family Law in Austin, joins us on today's show! JoAl talks about growing up with a lawyer father, the latest in family law, and balancing confidence with humility.
Her firm/practice
She is originally from Mexia, TX, which is perhaps known best by a joke that went "viral" decades ago:
This older couple was driving East on 84 out of Waco, and kept seeing the signs for Mexia. Be...
Her firm/practice
She is originally from Mexia, TX, which is perhaps known best by a joke that went "viral" decades ago:
This older couple was driving East on 84 out of Waco, and kept seeing the signs for Mexia. Be...
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July 26, 2021 • 44 mins
Mary Green, medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer with Pierce Skrabanek in Houston, joins us on today's show! Mary talks about organization, asking the how and why, and moving from the defense side to the plaintiff's side.
Her firm/practice
Medical malpractice law
Biggest changes were in 2003 tort reform
Now paying attention to SB6 relating to immunity of healthcare providers in treatment of COVID patients
Almost every one of h...
Her firm/practice
Medical malpractice law
Biggest changes were in 2003 tort reform
Now paying attention to SB6 relating to immunity of healthcare providers in treatment of COVID patients
Almost every one of h...
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July 22, 2021 • 79 mins
Robert and Daniel talk about when the courts are wrong, a lot of things that didn't age well, and a surprisingly high number of deaths for a movie like this.
The Pelican Brief IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107798/?ref_=vp_back
All The President's Men IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8
Robert on Twitter: @rcallahanwaco
Daniel on Twitter: @danielhare
The Pelican Brief IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107798/?ref_=vp_back
All The President's Men IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8
Robert on Twitter: @rcallahanwaco
Daniel on Twitter: @danielhare
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July 12, 2021 • 49 mins
Jim Chester, a partner at Klemchuk and a business and technology attorney, joins me on today's show. Jim talks about entrepreneurship, finding a fulfilling career path, and deadlines, deliverables, and budgets.
His firm/practice
Boutique technology law firm
Focuses on business transactions working with small and mid-size companies at all stages
Some others in the firm do patent and IP litigation work
There is always something new, espec...
His firm/practice
Boutique technology law firm
Focuses on business transactions working with small and mid-size companies at all stages
Some others in the firm do patent and IP litigation work
There is always something new, espec...
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