7 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Starting a Law Firm

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The Effective Lawyer

Jack Zinda

90 episodes

1 month ago

The Effective Lawyer teaches ambitious trial lawyers how to grow their skills and create a prosperous law firm. Using lessons learned by accomplished attorneys from around the country, we discuss lessons learned through their trials and tribulations. Our discussions cover a vast range of topics sought out by attorneys looking for advice, from depositions to how to market your law firm. The show is hosted by Jack Zinda, Founder and Senior Trial Lawyer at Zinda Law Group. In less than 15 years, Jack and his team have grown Zinda Law Group from 3 attorneys to over 30, spanning several states and handling a variety of personal injury cases from gas explosions to truck accidents. Jack and his guests share their knowledge and skills that they’ve acquired through the process of building one of the most successful plaintiff’s law firms in the country. In each show we cover a new topic that an ambitious attorney would want to better understand, while providing practical skills to improve their legal practice. For more information, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer

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7 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Starting a Law Firm

The Effective Lawyer

15 minutes

1 month ago

7 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Starting a Law Firm

Starting your own law firm can be one of the most rewarding (or one of the most challenging) decisions you’ll ever make as a lawyer. In this episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda breaks down the 7 essential questions every attorney should ask before taking the leap into running a practice.

From understanding your “why” to building financial runway, generating business, handling risk, and surrounding yourself with the right support, this episode gives attorneys a framework for deciding if now is the right time to start a firm — and how to avoid common mistakes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The most important question to ask before starting a law firm.
How much financial runway you really need.
Why client acquisition matters more than anything.
The balance between being a lawyer and a CEO.
How to prepare for uncertainty and risk.
The systems you need beyond hustle.
Why mentors, advisors, and family support are essential.

Whether you’re a young lawyer considering going solo or a seasoned attorney ready to take control of your career, this episode will help you make smarter, more confident decisions about your future.

Learn more and explore other episodes at zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer

Have a question for Jack? jack@zindalaw.com