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 alwa...
Dec 12, 2023•12 min•Ep. 59
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 requireme...
Nov 29, 2023•14 min•Ep. 58
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...
Nov 21, 2023•17 min•Ep. 57
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. To...
Nov 14, 2023•13 min•Ep. 56
Discussed in this Episode: Make sure you’re the best Be confident & empathetic Be prepared & stay calm Practice makes perfect Make Sure You’re the Best It’s not about being the best law firm in the world, but you must be the best law firm for their specific case. Don’t get caught up in trying to be everything for everyone, promote what you’re the best at and provide consistent results. Be Confident & Empathic Lead with empathy and your client will see your confidence. Talking to some...
Nov 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 55
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about how to win the often difficult Premises Liability cases. Discussed in this Episode: Determining which cases are worth taking Are the damages worth the risk? What information to assemble Exfoliation letter and witnesses Credibility is critical Determining Which Cases are Worth Taking There are three types of premises liability cases. An example of type one is a slip in a grocery store which often means there is a 3rd...
Oct 31, 2023•13 min•Ep. 54
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about what you can do to find and succeed within a niche practice area. Discussed in this Episode: Why choose a “niche”? How to find your nice Become an expert How to market to your niche? Why Choose a “Niche”? Personal injury law is an incredibly competitive place. Trying to cast too wide of a net can cause you to miss out on opportunities because you aren’t able to cut through the noise. Becoming an expert on one specif...
Oct 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 53
Today the Zinda Law Group team discusses how to handle cases involving injuries suffered on a construction site. What are the most common types of injuries sustained working in construction? What sort of regulations should you be looking at to site fault during a workplace accident? What does a typical discovery plan look like pre-litigation? Key takeaways: Approach the case by creating a “snapshot” of the construction site Create detailed documentation showing all of the parties involved OSHA &...
Oct 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 52
Today the Zinda Law Group team discusses Traumatic Brain Injury Cases and the best methods for approaching them. How can you tell the full extent of the injury? How has the science behind TBI changed in recent years? How do you get an accurate picture of the client’s health and behavior?
Oct 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 51
Summary In this episode Zinda Law Group CEO and lead trial lawyer, Jack Zinda, talks with Senior Director of Attorneys and Legal Staff, Jason Aldridge. They cover everything you need to know when gathering and preparing evidence for a premises liability case. Investigating Liability When considering a premises liability case, understanding the relationship between the injured and the business is crucial. Conducting an initial investigation will give you a better idea of if a case is worth taking...
Sep 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 50
For attorneys out there interested in the intricate world of trucking and catastrophic injury law, this episode is for you. CEO Jack Zinda and team spill the proverbial beans on what tools they use to reveal the true cause of severe and catastrophic trucking accidents. Sharing genuine anecdotes from their practice, the Zinda Law Group professionals set out an A-Z on trucking investigations. From the trucker’s hour of service log to the company’s hiring record, the advice is - leave no stone untu...
Sep 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, the Zinda Law Group team discusses how to come up with a discovery plan in a catastrophic or complicated case. All too often, firms and attorneys take a cookie cutter approach, which can cost you at the end of the case when you get to trial, as well as early on in the case when you're not getting the evidence you need. Some insights into today's episode: Creating a discovery plan What a corporate representative deposition is The order of discovery Obtaining information the defen...
Sep 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 48
Summary In this latest episode of The Effective Lawyer, the Zinda Law Group team discusses how to investigate a personal injury case, or really any complicated liability case for either your clients or for your practice. As in all cases, they highlight the importance of getting your investigation underway quickly and getting to work on it immediately. Sharing their thoughts and experience with Jack are his law partners Joe Caputo and Neil Solomon. The importance of immediate investigation While ...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 47
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, talks about the ways that AI technology can affect your practice. Discussed in this Episode: Drafting demand letters Giving client updates Drafting pleadings and brief writing Evaluating cases Drafting Demand Letters One way that AI might be effective is in demand letters. Being able to crunch a large amount of data quickly will give you a better sense of what will and won’t work with a demand letter. Giving Client Updates Aut...
Aug 22, 2023•4 min•Ep. 46
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, talks about creative ways to find new business from your past and existing clients Discussed in this Episode: You have to do a good job Personally interact with them once a month Survey the client regularly Keep in touch You Have to Do a Good Job Unless your client enjoyed their experience working with you, you’re never going to get returning business. It may sound simple, but focusing on being the best that you can be today w...
Aug 15, 2023•9 min•Ep. 45
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, talks about commonly overlooked areas to find damages. Discussed in this Episode: Not getting images Traumatic brain injuries Loss of earning capacity PTSD specialist Don’t make up injuries Not Getting Images Getting a visual representation of how severe the injury was can be very beneficial for your case. X-rays and MRIs can be especially important if there were bone breaks or hardware had to be installed. Traumatic Brain Inj...
Aug 08, 2023•9 min•Ep. 44
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, talks about effective tactics to generate more clients for your law practice. Discussed in this Episode: Referrals from other attorneys Make your objectives clear Have good material Don’t sit in the corner Batch meetings Referrals From Other Attorneys The most simple way to generate clients is your relationship with other attorneys. If you’re a new attorney this means creating new relationships by attending various events, sen...
Aug 04, 2023•9 min•Ep. 43
Cases involving ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) Driving an ATV is like driving any other motor vehicle, inherently dangerous in nature. Accidents happen when people don’t take this seriously. “Two main scenarios, one is a child that shouldn’t be on one...the other is someone gets on with a drunk person” Neil says. “Being drunk on an ATV is a bad idea” says Jack. ATV Cases: Source Recovery “We have found specific ATV Coverages, but ideally you’re looking for some sort of ranch or homeowners insurance...
Jul 25, 2023•24 min•Ep. 42
Difficulty with Suing Government Entities. When suing a government entity it can be difficult to determine if they are waiving sovereign immunity or not. “There’s a minefield of issue that you can come across that are different from when you are suing a private citizen or a private entity Three common types of Government cases: 1. Clear violation of constitutional rights, 2. Cases involving a vehicle, & 3. Cases that involve a government premise or property. “The most common are more of your...
Jul 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 41
Making the Switch from Defendant to Plaintiff Law Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and lead trial lawyer, Jack Zinda, gives an overview of what it’s like to make the switch from defense work to plaintiff law. Joining Jack is his law partner, Neil Solomon, who decided to make the transition from defense to plaintiff law several years ago. Since joining Zinda Law Group, Neil has partnered with Jack on some of the firm’s most groundbreaking cases, was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyer...
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 40
Today CMO Kevin Tully is joined by CEO and Founding partner of Zinda Law Group, Jack Zinda. They chat about the ins and outs of determining the value of a case. Discussed in this Episode: - Who’s my client? - Always start with the end in mind - What sources of information do I have? - Focus groups & Round Tables - Is this case a big deal? - What happens when your client is partially at fault? Who’s My Client? Before you can estimate the value of the case, there are a few questions you must a...
Jun 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 39
We've remastered a classic episode of The Effective Lawyer podcast, and will be back soon with new content! Wouldn’t it be great if someone would answer the questions you were too embarrassed to ask? Well, in this episode four experienced personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group detail what new attorneys can do to confidently rise to the challenge of their first deposition. From preparatory and procedural tips, to comfort blankets and secret powers against experienced attorneys, this episode...
Jun 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 38
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. On today’s podcast: • Introduction to Zinda Law Group Attorneys, J...
May 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 37
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda to talk more about effective management practices for your personal injury law firm. Discussed in this Episode: Set clear goals Create an open door for opinions Recognize team members Give feedback ASAP Invest in the “A” players Set Clear Goals Outside of normal day-to-day business practices, setting goals for your employees is an important factor in growing...
May 23, 2023•19 min•Ep. 36
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Tully, sits down with Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda to talk about effective management practices for your personal injury law firm. Discussed in this Episode: Define your team’s responsibilities KPI scoreboards Communication in the hybrid/remote era Outlines and scripts Define Your Team’s Responsibilities Every team needs to be organized and it all starts with you. Having a firm grasp on what your business ne...
May 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 35
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on what to do when attending your first personal injury hearing. Discussed in this Episode: Read the local rules Understand your judge What’s your objective? Read the Local Rules This step may feel simple, but before you do anything make sure you’re completely comfortable with the rules and regulations of the specific state or county you’re working in. You may find yourself facing problem after problem if ...
May 09, 2023•10 min•Ep. 34
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on what to do when attending your first personal injury mediation. Discussed in this Episode: What is my objective? Who’s going to attend mediation? Understand your case’s value Preparing your Client for Mediation Be prepared to walk away at the right time What is My Objective? Jack lays out his three reasons for mediation: 1. To gather information 2. To set the defense up to resolve the case 3. To resolve...
May 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 33
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to handle fire injury cases. Discussed in this Episode: Get to the scene early Don’t rely on the government report Don’t send someone else to the scene Find a fire cause origin expert What other experts do you need? Get to the Scene Early During cleanup evidence can be destroyed, so it’s imperative that you get to the scene as soon as possible. Even a week can be too long to wait. Don’t Rely on the ...
Apr 26, 2023•6 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about everything you need to know about effective team structures within a law firm. Discussed in this Episode: What type of Firm do you want to be? A functional vs. team-based approach Focus on management Your Non-legal departments What Type of Firm Do You Want to be? If you’re just starting out, it’s important to envision what you want your firm to look like. That includes establishing what types of employees your firm will nee...
Apr 17, 2023•16 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda, gives you quick tips on how to manage case expenses at a personal injury law firm. Discussed in this Episode: Track your case expenses How much to spend on cases Consider a line of credit Don’t invest before you know Evaluate your Case Expenses Track Your Case Expenses Regardless of how new your practice is, hiring a bookkeeper or at least getting expense tracking software is a crucial element of successful money management. How Much ...
Apr 05, 2023•8 min•Ep. 30
