On today’s episode, Leah Shellberg joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Leah is a Managing Partner at the Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC. Leah believes in practical and dynamic legal representation and sees herself as the ferry her clients can ride through the court system as she provides them with the legal knowledge they need to make empowered choices along the journey. Leah’s love of her clients and work is contagious and you are going to relish Leah’s take on the practice of criminal defense! Highlights: $ Lea ..read more

On today’s episode, Daniel Donahue joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Donahue Defense is located in Nags Head and Daniel handles DWI and other criminal cases in Dare and Currituck Counties. This episode is chalk full of practical advice for young lawyers starting their own law firm or who have recently hung their shingle. Bring your notepad to today’s episode! Highlights: $ This is truly one of the best episodes of the podcast in showcasing how to build your law firm from the ground up. $ Listen as Jake and ..read more

On today’s episode, Jennifer Chandler joins Jake as we continue the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Jennifer is the epitome of a criminal defense lawyer, passionate about her work: fighting in the courtroom and building an emotional connection with her clients. Chandler Law is located in Mooresville and Jennifer handles a variety of traffic and criminal cases in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Mooresville. Highlights: $ Discover what led to Jennifer’s journey into criminal defense. $ Hear the passion of a true warrior as Jennifer describ ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by diving into conversation with his good friend, Josh Nielsen. Josh’s firm, Nielsen Legal handles a variety of practice areas including all levels of criminal representation throughout Western North Carolina. This episode is packed with practical advice on building a successful criminal law practice one relationship at a time. $ Discover some of the keys Josh has used in designing a practice that provides personal fulfillment. $ Learn how Josh has built his practic ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense with this week’s spotlight on Rowan County attorney Marlowe Rary. Marlowe is a former teacher turned lawyer and shares the moment in his youth that sent him on a trajectory towards criminal defense. Marlowe is a partner at Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary, a powerhouse of criminal defense experience and expertise. Highlights: $ Discover why joining a longstanding criminal defense firm may be the quickest way to success in both the courtroom and business. $ Learn how ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by interviewing his good friend Kevin Marcilliat. Kevin is a criminal defense warrior that has handled cases in more than 80 counties across North Carolina. Kevin’s journey into criminal defense is inspiring, as is his rapid ascent into partnership status at one of the leading criminal defense firms in the state, Marcilliat & Mills. Highlights: $ Discover some of the takeaways that Kevin experienced at his recent first off-site partnership meeting. $ Learn how M ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake continues the Courtroom Warriors series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense by interviewing his good friend Thomas Amburgey. Thomas is a former prosecutor and a board certified specialist in state criminal law. The owner of Amburgey Law, Thomas handles criminal charges across the spectrum and has tried hundreds of district court cases and over 70 in front of a jury. Highlights: $ Learn some of the practice tips that Thomas took away from his time as a prosecutor. $ Discover some of the strategies Thomas has employed in growing his firm ..read more

On today’s episode Jake speaks with his friend Ryan Stowe to kick off the Warriors on the Battlefield series, which will highlight young leaders in criminal defense in North Carolina. Ryan is the owner of the Stowe Law Firm, PLLC in Salisbury, NC and is a passionate counselor to his clients in the office and a furious fighter in the courtroom. Highlights: $ Learn how Ryan has uniquely leveraged social media to grow his firm’s online presence and brand. $ Discover how Ryan has fostered a spirit of education with his team and why they have a monthly book club. $ Hear why th ..read more

Today Jake celebrates episode 200 of the NC DWI Guy! To commemorate this two hundredth episode, Jake offers a reflection on the importance of envisioning your firm in 10 years. One of Jake’s favorite movie quotes is “Brothers, what we do in life, echoes in eternity,” from General Maximus to his troops in Gladiator. However, the beginning of that quote voiced by Russell Crowe offers its own wisdom and fits perfectly in line with today’s topic: “Three weeks from now, I will be harvesting my crops. Imagine where you will be, and it will be so. Hold the line!” Imagine where your law firm ..read more

On today’s episode Jake speaks with entrepreneur and managing partner of iTicket.Law, Dan Hatley. Dan describes iTicket as a tech company providing legal services. The innovative technology that provides the foundation for iTicket’s success is truly revolutionizing the practice of criminal defense. If you want a peak behind the curtain at the future of the legal industry this episode is for you! Highlights: $ Discover how Dan has built iTicket from a firm of 1 to 75+ team members. $ Uncover some of the biggest challenges that Dan and his team at iTicket have overcome along th ..read more