Summary: In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you steps for decreasing the resolve time for a personal injury lawsuit. Discussed in this episode: • Maximize your value in the least amount of time possible • Create a timeline • Pre-planning • How to get around insurance company tactics Maximize your value in the least amount of time possible In solving a personal injury case, your objective should be to maximize the case value in the least amount of time possible. T...
Mar 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, Jack discusses how to increase the average value of a case. He shares tips and tactics such as valuing the quality of a case over quantity of cases, having a strong knowledge of your case, knowing your client's personal story, understanding the elements of liability and damages within your case, and running up the score on loss of earning capacity.
Mar 15, 2023•19 min•Ep. 28
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to become a great personal injury lawyer. There’s more to it than having a nickname and fancy marketing! Discussed in this Episode: Is this what I want to do? Make a list Get repetitions Is This What I Want to Do? It’s impossible to have the drive to be great if you’re not in love with what you do. You must first identify what you love about being a lawyer and hyper focus on that area. Make a List M...
Mar 07, 2023•7 min•Ep. 27
Summary In this episode Jack talks about how to manage vendors and consultants at a law firm. We cover the pitfalls to look out for and the best practices needed to get the best return on your investment. Discussed in this episode: How to hire the best vendors How to manage vendors Goal setting and KPIs When to part ways And much more As always, feel free to contact us for more information on this topic. You can reach Jack at: jack@zindalaw.com 866-578-0982...
Feb 20, 2023•20 min•Ep. 26
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to give yourself the best chance of landing a job at a firm. Discussed in this Episode: Customize your resume Identify the firms Look for Opportunities How can you help the firm? Customize Your Resume Why do you want to work for a particular firm? Be specific with your resume and share your intentions. When you join a firm, you’re a part of a team and a generic resume doesn’t show why you’d be a goo...
Feb 14, 2023•6 min•Ep. 25
Discussed in this Episode: Identify the client Ensure there are no conflicts Get the credentials Know your client’s story Identify the source of recovery Identify the Client Just because they are a family member, does not mean they have the right to file the lawsuit. Ensure There are no Conflicts If you’re dealing with multiple people, make sure that they are on the same page. Family can be difficult, especially while ensuring a tragic event. Get the Credentials In addition to identifying the cl...
Jan 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 24
Discussed in this episode: Investing in continuing education Putting together a syllabus of educational materials Investing in Continuing Education When it comes to CLEs, you want to be intentional about the programs you attend. If you are a personal injury lawyer, for example, you wouldn't attend a program unrelated to your field. Creating a Syllabus of Educational Materials Next, create a syllabus of educational materials that will help you master your craft. Then, spend 15 minutes per day mas...
Dec 22, 2022•4 min•Ep. 23
Discussed in this Episode: What are core principles? Zinda Law Group’s core principles Should your core principles evolve? How do you apply them? Holding your employees (and yourself) accountable What Are Core Principles? Your core principals are your “bill of rights” that all decisions are based on. A mission statement or “core purpose” describes who you are. Your core principles are the action steps to achieve that mission statement. Zinda Law Group’s Core Principles Jack breaks down how Zinda...
Dec 09, 2022•27 min•Ep. 22
Discussed in this Episode: Why is deposition preparation important? Preparation steps Mock deposition Why is Deposition Preparation Important? How your client does in a deposition will make or break how the defense evaluates your case. You cannot put too much time into a deposition. Preparation Steps These steps will allow you to properly prepare for the deposition. 1. Understand the defense’s case. 2. Make sure the client understands what the setting will be like 3. Do not overload the client w...
Nov 30, 2022•5 min•Ep. 21
Discussed in this Episode: What is a “big case”? How to acquire a “big case” Marketing Strategies Putting it all together What is a “Big Case”? “Try to get as specific as you can by identifying what your case is that you’re targeting, that’s step one.” Before attempting to land a big case, you first need to determine what a big case means to your firm. A big case is typically a case with an excess amount of potential value. “If 100% of your cases are considered big cases, you need to reevaluate ...
Nov 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 20
Discussed in this Episode: What is the role of an executive team? Executive team evolving as your business evolves Topics of conversation Meeting decorum Avoiding blindspots What is the Role of an Executive Team? Jack talks about the various types of people who should be a part of your executive team. These people are typically department heads or leaders in their specific area of the business. While it may be uncommon for law firms to have an executive team, they can be powerful tools to keep e...
Sep 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 19
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s CMO, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, to talk about how to push your cases faster and get larger results. Discussed in this Episode: What makes a firm successful? How to evaluate a case Common logistical challenges The treatment phase How to approach the defense What Makes a Firm Successful? Success is driven by two major factors: how long a case takes to resolve and what is the result. Jack talks about how having...
Jun 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 18
Discussed in this Episode: How virtual work has affected the legal industry Remote project management Communication with virtual employees Data security How to maintain work culture remotely Pros and cons of remote working How Virtual Work has Affected the Legal Industry Jack talks about how Zinda Law Group dealt with transitioning to a work-from-home model when the US went into lockdown in 2020. How he addressed his two primary concerns of productivity and communication, “It boils down to infra...
May 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 17
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and lead trial lawyer, Jack Zinda, to talk about how data can be used to create better efficiency in your practice. Discussed in this Episode: Why is tracking data important? Defining the terms Compiling your data How to use data Getting your team aligned Other ways to use data Why is Tracking Data important? Jack speaks about what it means to use data with your business and why Zi...
Apr 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of The Effective Lawyer, Zinda Law Group’s CMO, Kevin Tully, turns the tables and interviews CEO and founding partner of Zinda Law Group, Jack Zinda. Listen as Jack dives headfirst into effective management of law firm finances. Whether you are a seasoned lawyer or are just starting out, Jack offers invaluable insight into what it’s like to start a law firm and manage resources. Discussed in this Episode: Becoming a personal injury lawyer Cash in a personal injury practice How to...
Feb 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 15
Summary: Join Zinda Law Group CEO and lead trial lawyer, Jack Zinda, as he speaks with one of the firm’s senior trial attorneys, Jason Aldridge, about what it’s like to start law school and a legal career later in life. For attorneys who start law school in their 30s and 40s, it can be challenging, overwhelming, and even a little intimidating. Jason, one of the top trial attorneys in Texas, walks Jack through the process of applying to and attending law school later in life after having worked i...
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 14
Discussed in this episode: · How a “terrible” rock band led to a career in marketing · From law school to entrepreneur and startup growth expert · Mastering the nontraditional attorney career path · How a law degree enhances marketing skills · How to put together an actionable marketing plan Have you defined your practice’s brand? Are you wondering how your law degree can help in marketing? Kevin Tully, Zinda Law Group’s CMO, has the answer. In this episode, Kevin will detail his dynamic profess...
Nov 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 13
Types of Expert Witnesses When working on trucking cases, hire a liability expert right away. Reconstruction Experts and Fleet Management Experts are incredibly useful. Reconstruction Experts can look at the data and construct a clear picture of the incident Fleet Management Experts can give us a clearer picture of the hiring, training, & supervision causes of action. “In any type of case like this, you have to secure the evidence as soon as possible” says Neil. “The more the defense is tryi...
Aug 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, the Zinda Law Group team discusses one of the biggest challenges that attorneys face as their practice starts to grow: how do you manage not just yourself, but a team of lawyers working with you? Sharing their thoughts and experience with Jack about some of the challenges and tactics they use to help manage the team, are two of Zinda’s all-stars, Christie Feyen & Cassandra Pillonel. Christie is the Vice President of Personnel at Zinda Law Group, PLLC, and Cassandra is the Di...
Apr 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, the Zinda Law Group team discusses how to evaluate a case. A lot of the time, it’s not the case you take, but the case you don’t take, that can make or break your practice. Sharing their thoughts and experience with Jack is his law partner, Joe Caputo, one of the top litigators at the firm, Neil Solomon, and one of their all-stars, Christina Hagen, who litigates cases in Colorado and Texas. How to evaluate a case Deciding whether or not to take a case is one of the toughest part...
Mar 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 10
Wrongful death cases can be some of the most challenging cases to work on both from an emotional standpoint and a tactical or strategic standpoint. Don’t miss this latest episode of The Effective Lawyer, where the helpful Zinda Law Group team has put together a how-to guide on handling your first wrongful death case. Sharing their thoughts and experience with Jack is his law partner, Joe Caputo, and one of the top trial lawyers in the firm, Neil Solomon. The most rewarding cases While the team n...
Feb 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 9
Could your practice do with a shake up? Are your business processes lacking somewhat? Today we’re jumping back in time to when Jack was a guest on the Michael Cowen show. Jack has built up his personal injury law practice to include three main offices and 17 lawyers in two different states. How has he been able to do this? He shares his story with Michael, including his experience of running a firm and practicing law, as well as the practicalities of running a firm across state lines. Listeners ...
Dec 18, 2020•56 min•Ep. 8
Back together this week, the Zinda Law Group professionals discuss a topic you may have heard of – the Coronavirus. Attorney, Christina Hagen, Partner, Joseph Caputo and Founder, Jack Zinda reflect on how the pandemic has catalyzed technological change within the legal world. Remote depositions, mediations and trials have each caused their own set of challenges to be overcome. The COVID-19 realization For both Joe and Chrissy, life as personal injury lawyers gave them their COVID-19 wake-up call...
Oct 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 7
In a special edition episode of The Effective Lawyer, Jack Zinda takes center stage in San Diego as a guest on Simon Law Group’s podcast, ‘Justice Team’. Joined by Attorneys Brandon Simon, Greyson Goody, and Evan Garcia of the Simon Law Group, this week we journey into the experiences that taught Jack how to build a highly successful, multi-state, personal injury law firm that employs 80 members of staff, including 26 attorneys, many of whom are licensed in more than 10 states - from New York to...
Oct 08, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6
This week the Zinda Law Group team have put together a ‘how to guide’ on finding and choosing the right candidates for law firms. Former litigators, Allyson and Christie share their tried and tested methods on how to maximize your time when vetting candidates. Together these recruitment gurus provide not only practical tips on hiring software and where to look for candidates, but also invaluable tips for applicants themselves on how to get their resume to the top of the pile. Recruiters, if you ...
Sep 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 5
If you are a new attorney and looking for answers to the what, when, where, and why on mediations, the Zinda Law Group team is back with an insightful educational digest. Their professional wisdom fills the knowledge gap left by law school curriculums across the country coupled with valuable tips from the field. For fresh faced attorneys, this podcast will be the solid foundation they need to walk in and out of their first mediation – whether the case reaches resolution or not. What is a mediati...
Aug 27, 2020•35 min•Ep. 4
As a new attorney, you will encounter a variety of difficult individuals on the opposing counsel. From aggressive psychopaths and lazy counselors to over-billers and rule-breakers, this team of Zinda Law Group attorneys has faced them all. From physical threats to elusive pains in the neck, new attorneys can find the answer on how to combat each courtroom character and set their case up for success. Overall, the experienced team has a tried and tested rule of thumb - stay calm, document everythi...
Aug 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 3
Fresh out of law school, great grades, full of knowledge but little practical experience? Even with the greatest academic mind, the ease with which new attorneys learn the ropes of their law firm comes down to training. Former lawyer Christie Feyen turned her baptism of fire as a ‘newbie’ into a career in HR to help other lawyers meet their potential through access to the developmental tools she never had. Associate Attorney, Elecia Byrd, on the other side of the coin, has been subject to the Zi...
Jul 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 2
With a team of four seasoned personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group, this first episode provides real insight into how each one of these legal minds lost their training wheels to become confident, successful and effective lawyers. New attorneys can listen to this plethora of legal wisdom and breathe a sigh of relief in hearing that a legal passion plus a thirst for fresh legal knowledge is a recipe for professional success. Diminishing nerves When asked at one point did they feel comfortab...
Jun 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 1
Introducing The Effective Lawyer, launching June 2020. For more information, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer
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