Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about liability cases and the best practices for evaluating them.  Discussed in this Episode: What is the upside? Assuming it goes to trial Your theory of the case The odds of success What is the Upside? In order to prevent ourselves from wasting valuable time and money, we need to evaluate each case step by step. Let’s start with the most obvious question: what is the upside? Before spending any time researching the case, you’ve got to make sure that there’s value there.  Assume it goes to Trial Thoug ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about becoming great at anything by continuing education. Discussed in this Episode: Break things down The classroom portion Real world rehearsal Tweak the process Break Things Down Instead of focusing on the end goal, break things down into smaller pieces. Your goal  may be to become the best trial lawyer possible, but if you get too wrapped up in the big picture, it can become overwhelming and hamper your ability to learn effectively.  The Classroom Portion While having real-world experience is a mus ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about identifying and  choosing  the right cases for your practice. Discussed in this Episode: The initial phone call The screening process The pillars of evaluation Be personable How to say no When you say yes The next level of investigation Appointment only The Initial Phone Call When a potential client calls your firm, it may seem obvious to take the call. Yes, this may end up being a client, but more often than not, this call will end up being a case you won’t want to take. Creating a screening proce ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about his personal strategy for staying sane while running a firm and practicing law.  Discussed in this Episode: Don’t outwork the problem Areas of focus What am I trying to achieve? Mapping out your time Establishing hard edges Don’t Outwork the Problem This is the most common and obvious way to keep yourself from burning out or cutting corners. You may be able to work 80 hour weeks, but eventually it’s going to catch up with you in the form of mistakes, exhaustion and tension with family and friends. Areas ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks with Partner and Lead Trial Lawyer Neil Solomon about a last-minute wrongful death case they took and the process of resolving it.  Discussed in this Episode: The facts Gathering information Unique elements to this case Building the case Allocating the funds Putting in the effort The Facts Neil talks about how the case came to them and why they decided to take it on despite the fact that they have a rule not to take on a client with less than 6 months before the statute of limitations runs out.   Gather ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about finding the right attorneys to your firm Discussed in this Episode: What type of attorneys do I need? Create a scorecard Finding ideal candidates The hiring process Screening, testing & Interviewing What Type of Attorneys Do I Need? This might seem obvious, but understanding the different roles your attorneys play in your practice is important when hiring. This can include how many years of experience they have, what type of law they practice and how they fit in your team structure.  Create a Score ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about managing your online reputation.  Discussed in this Episode: Where to look? Do damage control How to improve your rating and get positive reviews Respond to reviews Make the ask Where to Look? When assessing your online reputation, the first thing you should do is look up your practice on places like Google Reviews, Yelp or ABA and see what your presence is and what your reviews look like.  Do Damage Control It’s always important to look through your online reviews and make sure they’re valid. Jac ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about case expenses and the best practices to manage them effectively.  Discussed in this Episode: What do we use case expenses for? How much can we spend? How to budget a case Cash flow is critical to success How often are you successful? What Do We Use Case Expenses for? Create a list of things that are valid case expenses and things that aren’t. Medical records, bills, depositions, videos and photos, are basic requirements for any case and should be automatically included in your list. This list should serve ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about how to account for lost wages in your personal injury case Discussed in this Episode: Loss of earning capacity  Accurately interview your client What limitations were caused by the injury? What is the duration and worth of the harm?  The loss of earning capacity worksheet Loss of Earning Capacity  Though commonly referred to as “lost wages”, loss of earning capacity is more than just being unable to work while disabled. If you’re well-educated on this subject, there are many other ways to claim ..read more

Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about what you need to do to ensure that you’re completely prepared after your discovery period.  Discussed in this Episode: Find the time The “theory of the case” Create your discovery questions Motion to compel  Find the Time Jack talks about his process when putting a list together. First and foremost you must set aside the time to make a comprehensive list of everything you need for each individual discovery process. Too often lawyers use templates or copy/paste their information and it can prove costl ..read more