Tip the Scales

Tip the Scales

Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.

Episodes

October 22, 2025 25 mins
On this week’s episode, Maria Monroy sits down with Ilana Reeser of Your Insurance Attorney to talk about turning networking into real case flow. They dig into Ilana’s role leading nationwide referrals and market expansion, how to cut through conference small talk and turn meetings into deals, and why firms should hire a dedicated rainmaker if the founder isn’t built for it. Ilana shares the importance of white-glove client handoff...
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On this week’s episode, host David Muñoz sits down with Robert P. Marcus of The Gori Law Firm—partner in charge of the firm’s nationwide personal injury practice. Bob breaks down how he readies cases for trial from day one, lessons from trucking, auto, nursing home, and FELA matters, and what it was like to prevail in a case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Get in touch with Bob at https://www.gorilaw.com/attorneys/robert-p-m...
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Jenn Gore sits down with Jeremy Alters, the former trial lawyer who founded ClaimAngel. They dig into Jeremy's disbarment in Florida: what went wrong, what he’d do differently, and why the buck stops at the top. Then the rebuild: a funding marketplace that pushes back on predatory rates, standardizes terms, and gives firms an ethical way to offer clients real options. This episode is a candid playbook on accountability, resilience,...
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On this week’s episode, host David Muñoz sits down with Bill Ogden of Farrar & Ball, LLP—the trial team behind the Alex Jones defamation victories. They dive into the strategy behind the Sandy Hook litigation, navigating bankruptcy tactics, and why civil juries—not social media—are the most effective check on disinformation. Bill also talks about current defamation matters, the economics and risk of trying seven-figure cases on con...
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On this week’s episode, Jenn Gore sits down with Lee Coleman of Hughes & Coleman. He breaks down a numbers-first mindset for growth and why his firm does the work other firms won’t. Lee also shares the story of starting M&L Legal Marketing & Management—a true masterminds conference built on real metrics and real sharing. Get in touch with Lee at https://www.hughesandcoleman.com/attorneys/lee-coleman/ Get in touch with Jenn at ht...
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On this week’s episode, host David Muñoz sits down with Tripp Segars of Diaz Law Firm. Tripp shares lessons from evaluating 20,000+ BP oil spill claims, his work on other mass torts (talc, Camp Lejeune, and NEC infant formula), and why he insists attorneys meet clients in their homes to understand the full story. They discuss trucking litigation, Mississippi’s damage caps and deregulation pushes, uninsured motorist realities, and h...
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Original Airdate: August 21, 2024 Welcome to our Summer Throwback Series! This summer we will be reposting some of our all time favorite episodes. We just recently heard from Mike Morse Law COO, John Nachazel. Now hear from the man himself, Mike Morse. — “The word freedom for me is very important. It’s freedom to try cases or it’s freedom to take up golf or it’s freedom to be with your kids or it’s freedom to travel the world. F...
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On this week’s episode, it’s another Jenn Gore takeover! Her guest is none other than COO of Mike Morse Law and co-author of Fireproof, John Nachazel. They discuss the John’s foray into coaching, the launch of fireproof, what makes a great COO, the importance of data-driven decision making, and why doubling your law firm isn’t as crazy as it sounds. Get in touch with John at https://www.855mikewins.com/ or https://www.fireproofper...
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Original Airdate: October 19, 2022 Welcome to our Summer Throwback Series! This summer we will be reposting some of our all time favorite episodes. This week we’re going back to the first appearance of friend of the show and frequent guest host Jenn Gore. Don’t miss this special piece of TTS history! — On this week’s episode Maria talks with Jennifer Gore of Atlanta Personal Injury. They discuss the difficulty and expense of hir...
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On this week’s episode, it’s a Jenn Gore takeover! This time she sits down with the future of AI Intake, Ethan Hilton. They discuss the evolution of caseflood.ai, where Ethan sees the future of AI Intake going, getting selected by Y Combinator, being a founder at 18, and why one day you won’t be able to tell the difference between an AI and a human. Get in touch with Ethan at https://caseflood.ai/ Get in touch with Jenn at https:...
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Original Airdate: August 31, 2022 Welcome to our Summer Throwback Series! This summer we will be reposting some of our all time favorite episodes. What better place to start than episode one with the man himself, Bob Simon. Don’t miss this classic. — On this week’s inaugural episode Maria chats with friend, attorney, justice seeker, and whiskey expert extraordinaire, Bob Simon. They discuss his passion for helping people, overc...
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On this week’s episode, Attorney Jenn Gore takes over and chats with attorney and coworker Ash Mohamadi. They discuss his past five years at the firm, his major eight figure verdicts, growing up in “The Valley”, and his personal and professional vision for the future. Get in touch with Ash and Jenn at https://sweetjames.com/ Guest Ashkahn Mohamadi (@kahnlaw on Instagram) is a top-rated award-winning trial lawyer with Sweet James ...
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On this week’s episode, Attorney Jenn Gore takes over and sits down with Florida trial lawyer Andrew Pickett live from Huntington Beach. Discover how Andrew transitioned from a career in estate planning to a fierce courtroom advocate who recently secured a stunning $6.7 million verdict against State Farm on a $50,000 policy. Andrew reveals the disciplined mindset he developed as a collegiate swimmer and discusses how personal devel...
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On this week’s episode Maria chats with founding partner of Kelley | Uustal, John Uustal. They discuss John’s very first trial, how The Impossible Case Institute is shaping future lawyers, his recent appearance on NBC news, the status of his upcoming book, and why Maria and John just love to curse. Get in touch with John at https://kelleyuustal.com/ Guest John Uustal (@johnuustal on Instagram) is a founding partner of the Kelley ...
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On this week’s episode, Attorney Jenn Gore takes over and interviews friend and colleague Bobby Taghavi. They talk about his background in the DA’s office, catching the Golden State Killer, his transition to the private sector, the growth of Sweet James, and advice for aspiring lawyers. Get in touch with Bobby and Jenn at https://sweetjames.com/ Guest Bobby Taghavi (@bobbytaghavi on Instagram) has handled over 90 trials to verdic...
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On this week’s episode Maria sits down with attorney Charles Scott at Kelley | Uustal. They discuss why litigation against tobacco companies is more important than ever, how cigarette companies are targeting children, diseases other than lung cancer that are caused by smoking, and an impromptu call to friend of the podcast, Joe Volta.  Get in touch with Charles at https://kelleyuustal.com/ Guest Charles Scott (@charlesscottesq on...
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On this week’s episode the infamous Dan Ambrose takes over for Maria. He interviews friend and lawyer Greg Prosmushkin. They discuss all things TLU including how it grew during COVID, TLU on demand and the upcoming TLU Huntington Beach conference. If you love TLU, this is the episode for you. Get in touch with Greg at https://gproslaw.com Get in touch with Dan at https://triallawyersuniversity.com Guest Greg Prosmushkin (@gregpr...
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On this week’s episode Maria sits down with attorney and founder of Christian Morris Trial Attorneys, Christian Morris. They talk about the trial and tribulations of making it as a woman in law, running an all female firm, life with four nannies, and the unusual place where they first met. Get in touch with Christian at https://cmtrialattorneys.com/ Guest Christian Morris (@christianmorristrialattorneys on Instagram) is a persona...
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On this week’s episode Maria sits down with the mass tort master, Joseph Fantini. They discuss what Joe has learned after 15 years in the business, emerging mass torts in 2025, why your child might be addicted to video games, and the changing landscape of MTMP. If you want the low down on the mass tort industry, this is the episode to listen to. Get in touch with Joe at https://roseninjurylawyers.com/ Guest Joseph Fantini (Joseph...
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On this week’s episode, Attorney Jenn Gore takes over again and welcomes The Probate Pro himself, Darren Findling. They chat about the secrets behind building a great brand, growing up in Detroit, always needing to move the needle, being comfortable with yourself, and the origin of his red hoodie. Get in touch with Darren at https://theprobatepro.com/ Get in touch with Jenn at https://atlinjurylawgroup.com/ or https://sweetjames....
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