How to Start and Run a Law Firm

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Interview with Colorado attorney Andrew DiPaolo, presented by Practist. Modern, easy, affordable law practice management software. https://practist.io/---📚Free (and good!) e-book: How to Start and Scale a Law Firm. Download here: https://marklyda.kit.com---#legaltech #younglawyers #lawfirmowner---Take our course for less than the cost of 1 hour of attorney time:👉How to Represent Yourself in Court Without an Attorney🔗Available at https://lydagroup.com/courses.---Connect with Lyda Law Firmhttps://www.lydagroup.com/https://facebook.com/lydagrouphttps://www.instagram.com/thelydagroup/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lydagroup/---All videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Mark Lyda is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Washington. Viewing this channel or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers or affiliates. Mark Lyda is CEO and a shareholder of Practist, Inc. and therefore has a financial interest in it. Nothing stated on this channel should imply any endorsement by the Air Force. The statements on this channel are personal views only. Statements made by guests are not necessarily the views of the channel.

Zach Crabill, founder of Available Law and an attorney focused on ethical AI in legal practice, rebuilt his career after a high‑profile AI mishap. He discusses the courtroom incident, the fallout and mental‑health toll, and the epiphany that led him to create an ethical, tech‑forward firm focused on access to justice and practical services for small businesses.

Jonathan Langer, founder and managing partner of Crestpoint Law and former Big Law M&A attorney, tells the story of leaving a large firm to build a boutique handling sophisticated deals for smaller businesses. He covers firm-building logistics, partner alignment and rebranding, networking and referral strategies, gradual practice expansion, and practical uses and limits of AI in transactional work.

Sara Zafar, a Kansas family law attorney and founding partner with a background in human trafficking and domestic violence advocacy. She recounts leaving a firm to launch her own, early surprises about bookkeeping and operations, branding choices that reflect values, building local referral networks, managing litigation stress, trust account essentials, and why family law remains in steady demand.

Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Weekly interviews with firm founders. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.

Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Interview with a law firm founder. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.

Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Interview with a law firm founder. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.

Ashawn McKenzie, an Ohio estate planning attorney and founder of McKenzie Law LLC, shares insights from his transition from government to law firm ownership. He discusses the crucial phases of starting his firm, including securing initial clients and leveraging lead generation strategies. Ashawn emphasizes the importance of persistence, reframing sales as helpful guidance, and employing Google Ads for high-intent leads. He also shares valuable business book recommendations and his vision for a tech-integrated law practice.

Nice to meet you! This is a brief overview of what to expect from our weekly interview series, hosted by Mark Lyda and presented by Practist.