From headbands to bankruptcy law, transparency and equity in compensation, and the keys to success as an attorney

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The Litigator’s Path

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Whether through your own practice or within a firm, building a successful litigation career takes more than legal skills. Yet law school doesn’t teach you how to grow your caseload, attract clients, or advance your career. We fill that gap with expert insights on scaling a practice, excelling in litigation, and navigating the business of law. Contact zihao@legion.law if you want to join us and share your story. This podcast is brought to you by Legion AI: Court-ready pleadings. Serve-ready discovery. Battle-ready motions. All in 30 minutes or less. Visit us at https://legion.law/

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From headbands to bankruptcy law, transparency and equity in compensation, and the keys to success as an attorney

The Litigator’s Path

54 minutes 22 seconds

1 year ago

From headbands to bankruptcy law, transparency and equity in compensation, and the keys to success as an attorney

Arthur sat down with Garrick Hollander, co-founder and co-managing partner of Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP, a premier boutique insolvency and bankruptcy law firm based in Southern California. Garrick shared his unconventional journey, starting with his entrepreneurial ventures before law school, leading to his expertise in bankruptcy law, and ultimately establishing a thriving boutique firm focused on corporate debtor work.

Show Notes:

(0:49) Manufacturing headbands, running a mail order business, getting into real estate syndication, and providing a party service business.

(13:05) The transition to Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP involved addressing inequities in partner contributions, proposing a new compensation formula, and ultimately becoming co-managing partner.

(22:50) The importance of family support in his success, maintaining work-life balance by prioritizing family time, setting boundaries with clients, and taking regular vacations.

(27:45) When hiring and retaining staff, preference for a small, efficient team over a volume-based approach.

(35:30) Recognizing red flags in clients, the importance of objectivity and critical thinking

(40:30) Building a reputation through passion, candor, vulnerability, and delivering exceptional results, leading to organic referrals from satisfied clients.

(46:44) For attorneys considering entrepreneurship, Garrick recommends gaining experience before starting a firm, building a client base, and having a clear vision for scaling.

(48:00) Closing thoughts

Email Garrick: ghollander@wghlawyers.com

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