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Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.

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Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.

    Sean Claggett - How Big Data Leads to Big Verdicts

    Sean Claggett - How Big Data Leads to Big Verdicts

    “We can point to trial after trial after trial after trial, jurisdictions across the United States where we’ve predicted what will happen and we’ve been right.”

    On this week’s episode Maria talks with personal injury attorney and founder of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, Sean Claggett. They discuss the importance of big data, how it’s being used during jury selection, racism in juries, Sean’s new book and his recent health issues.

    Highlights
    00:00 Intro
    15:26 $485M verdict
    23:22 Big data predictions
    55:26 Sean’s health issues

    Guest Sean Claggett is an established Las Vegas personal injury attorney and founder of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. In 2017, Sean was recognized by his fellow trial lawyers of the Nevada Justice Association as Nevada’s Trial Attorney of the Year. In 2023, Sean and his trial team in New Mexico won a record $485 million jury verdict against a national healthcare company.

    You can get in touch with Sean at https://www.claggettlaw.com

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

    Podcast Mentions
    Tip the Scales episode 37 - Sean Claggett
    Jury Ball Software
    Jury Ball Book
    Focus Graphics
    Lanier Trial Academy
    The Leftovers TV series
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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Chris Dreyer - Is SEO Dead? Reviews, Exclusivity, and AI

    Chris Dreyer - Is SEO Dead? Reviews, Exclusivity, and AI

    “It literally makes me wanna fight someone when I see missed calls on a CallRail report.”

    On this week’s episode Maria talks with CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, Chris Dreyer. They discuss how to get Google reviews, nearshoring, SEO exclusivity, AI, podcasting and Chris’ upcoming conference.

    Highlights
    06:19 How to get Google reviews
    14:05 Is SEO dead?
    35:59 Podcasting

    Guest Chris Dreyer (@chrisdreyerco on Instagram) is the founder and CEO of Rankings.io and the host of the Personal Injury Marketing Mastermind podcast. Since 2018, Rankings.io has been included on the Inc. 5000 and Chris was included in The Silicon Review’s 30 Best CEOs of the Year 2021.

    You can get in touch with Chris at https://rankings.io/

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

    Podcast Mentions
    PIMCon (Sept 15-17, 2024) - Use code LawRank for an exclusive discount
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    LawRank grows your law firm with SEO
    Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report.

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    • 42 min
    Matthew Hoffmann - From 0.00 GPA to Over $100 Million Recovered

    Matthew Hoffmann - From 0.00 GPA to Over $100 Million Recovered

    “There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be financially successful…but don’t live like an a**hole.”

    On this week’s episode Maria talks with Battle Born Injury attorney and partner, Matthew Hoffmann. They discuss growing up on a farm, why everyone in Vegas has his transcript, fighting ambulance chasers and proper phone etiquette.

    Highlights
    15:02 Phone etiquette
    21:10 200 Resumes
    43:10 Ambulance Chasers

    Guest Matthew Hoffmann is a personal injury attorney and partner at Battle Born Injury Lawyers. Matthew was named one of the top 150 lawyers in Southern Nevada by Nevada Business Journal and was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star.

    You can get in touch with Matthew at https://www.battleborninjurylawyers.com

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

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    LawRank grows your law firm with SEO
    Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report.

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Orlando De Castroverde - Targeting the Hispanic Community

    Orlando De Castroverde - Targeting the Hispanic Community

    “We just want to continue to serve the community…my dad was really passionate about immigration law and as a firm, we just thought…it makes sense.”

    On this week’s episode Maria talks with personal injury and criminal defense attorney Orlando De Castroverde. They discuss targeting the Hispanic community, working with family, eating healthy while traveling, why you shouldn’t eat out and his brief stint as an actor.

    Highlights
    05:51 Managing 100 employees
    10:39 Staying fit and eating right
    20:02 Rebranding

    Guest Orlando De Castroverde (@orlandodecastroverde on Instagram) is a partner at De Castroverde Law Group, which was founded with his brother Alex in 2005. Over the last five years, he has helped the firm grow from 3 attorneys to 17, with 110 team members. Orlando is also fluent in Spanish and represents Spanish-speaking clients.

    You can get in touch with Orlando at https://www.dlgteam.com

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

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    LawRank grows your law firm with SEO
    Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report.

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    • 39 min
    Rachel Fox - Generating Leads with Traditional Media

    Rachel Fox - Generating Leads with Traditional Media

    “There’s always that client that wants that billboard on their drive home that they can see everyday…At the end of the day, people have to remember it is about your target audience.”

    On this week’s episode Maria chats with legal marketing expert Rachel Fox. They discuss reaching your target audience, how long it takes to see results, running a tv ad and how often you should change your billboard.

    Highlights
    02:59 Your target audience
    09:40 TV advertising
    28:29 ROI

    Guest Rachel Fox is the president of Noy Media Group, a legal marketing agency. Noy Media Group has helped dozens of law firms market successfully. From producing TV commercials, radio ads, and billboards to social media and PPC.

    You can get in touch with Rachel at https://noymediagroup.com

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

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    LawRank grows your law firm with SEO
    Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report.

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    • 38 min
    Shooting the Sh*t with Dan Ambrose

    Shooting the Sh*t with Dan Ambrose

    “Everyday I feel, honestly, very blessed with my life…nobody’s life is perfect but if you focus on everything that’s good in your life, then it feels like it can be perfect.”

    On this week’s episode Maria chats with lawyer and trial coach, Dan Ambrose. They discuss getting Dan riled up, the stress of running your own conference, what it’s like being one of eight, how to have grit and the worst judge in Los Angeles.

    Highlights
    06:21 Dan gets riled up
    19:36 The stress of running a conference
    30:17 The worst judge in Los Angeles

    Guest Dan Ambrose (@danthetrialcoach on Instagram) has tried over 150 jury trials, and has studied trial advocacy for 20 years. Through those 20 years of practice, he has found a unique method to help trial lawyers efficiently master their skills.

    You can get in touch with Dan at https://triallawyersuniversity.com

    Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you.

    Podcast Mentions
    Event: TLU Live Huntington Beach (June 5-8, 2024)
    Event: TLU Live Las Vegas (October 16-19, 2024)
    Event: TLU Skills Bootcamp

    LawRank grows your law firm with SEO
    Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report.

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    • 38 min

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