The truth is… law school never taught lawyers how to build real client relationships in high-volume practices.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, attorney and law firm leader Brian Mittman joins Neal Goldstein for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build trust, loyalty, and long-term success as a lawyer.

Brian is the managing partner of Markoff and Mittman, widely known as The Disability Guys, and has spent decades representing injured workers and disabled individuals across New York. But what sets Brian apart is not just the volume of cases he handles. It is how intentionally he builds human connection inside a system that often prioritizes speed over people.

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In this episode, Brian and Neal discuss:

• How to build client trust in workers' compensation and disability cases

• Why high-volume law practices do not have to feel transactional

• Relationship-first strategies for lawyers and law firm owners

• How to create referral relationships that actually last

• Why listening matters more than talking in client communication

• The role of leadership, values, and culture in law firm growth

This conversation is essential for:

• Workers' compensation lawyers

• Disability lawyers

• Personal injury attorneys

• Solo practitioners and small firm owners

• Lawyers who want sustainable growth without burnout

If you are trying to grow your law practice while staying authentic, this episode will change how you think about clients, referrals, and leadership.

New episodes of That One Lawyer™ Podcast drop weekly and focus on relationship-driven success in the legal profession.

Law school teaches you how to analyze cases.
It rarely teaches you how to build trust, lead with empathy, or stay authentic in a profession that often rewards toughness over humanity.

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with corporate attorney Lani Medina to talk about what it really means to succeed in law without losing yourself along the way.

Lani's path into the legal profession was anything but traditional. Raised in the Bronx, she served in the U.S. Air Force, worked in higher education, and attended Fordham Law School as a non-traditional evening student before building a career in corporate law. Along the way, she was often told she was "too nice" for the profession.

Rather than changing who she was, Lani leaned into it.

In this conversation, Neal and Lani discuss:

• Why being "too nice" can actually make you a better lawyer

• What law school does not teach about client relationships

• How empathy and professionalism coexist in corporate law

• The impact of military service on leadership and perspective

• Representation, identity, and navigating imposter syndrome

• Why authenticity builds stronger client trust than toughness

• Mental health, mindfulness, and sustainability in legal careers

• How AI is changing law and why human connection still matters

This episode is especially relevant for:

• Corporate lawyers and transactional attorneys

• Young lawyers and first-generation attorneys

• Lawyers who feel pressure to fit a mold that doesn't reflect who they are

• Professionals building relationship-driven practices

Whether you are early in your career or decades in, this episode is a reminder that the most effective lawyers are often the most genuine ones.

New episodes of That One Lawyer™ Podcast drop weekly.

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In this episode, Neal Goldstein sits down with trial lawyer and author Chris Earley for an honest conversation about what it means to be real in the legal profession. Chris talks openly about authenticity, vulnerability, and why lawyers do better when they stop performing and start connecting.

Chris shares how he built a practice rooted in clarity, communication, and trust. He talks about the parts of law school that do not prepare lawyers for the real world and the practical skills he had to learn on his own. Neal and Chris explore why clients respond to real conversations and how authenticity creates stronger relationships, better results, and more referrals.

This episode is a reminder that being human is one of the most important skills a lawyer can have. Chris's perspective is grounded in experience, humility, and the belief that law is a people centered profession. If you are a young lawyer, first gen lawyer, or anyone who wants to grow in a meaningful way, this conversation will resonate.

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Quotes from Chris:
"Clients do not need you to be perfect. They need you to be honest."
"Authenticity builds trust faster than any script ever will."
"When you show people who you are, they feel safer telling you who they are."