Legally Exhausted

Abraham Ovadia

Lawyer Abraham Ovadia opened his law office Ovadia Law Group in 2010. In these podcasts he speaks with Doctors, Lawyers and Business Professionals. Abraham dives deeper into what made these individuals chose their careers paths, as well as why they are so successful today. They share their knowledge about what it takes to thrive in the workplace.

  1. 10/15/2025

    Episode 055 — Building a High-Impact PI Practice with Dylan Gonzalez

    In this episode, attorney Abe Ovadia sits down with Dylan Gonzalez, a charismatic trial lawyer and co-founder of a Coral Gables personal-injury firm. Recorded at the 2025 FJA convention, Dylan shares how his team leveraged public-defender training to launch a boutique litigation practice that now handles co‑counsel work across Florida. Together they discuss: How Dylan’s firm transitioned from a small start-up to an 8‑year statewide litigation shop through rigorous business metrics, client-focused service, and co‑counsel partnerships.The importance of honing trial skills through seminars like Trial Lawyers University and learning from masters such as Nick Rowley, Brian Panish and Joe Fried.Balancing the art of storytelling with the science of running a practice—tracking KPIs, sending regular client updates and fostering accountability.Two pivotal cases: a catastrophic-injury settlement that set up a foundation for spinal‑cord injury victims, and a high-stakes murder trial where diligent preparation exposed the truth and won a not‑guilty verdict.Candid insights on law‑firm leadership, mentorship, work–life balance, business coaching, and the value of putting family and personal development first.Whether you’re a lawyer, entrepreneur or someone curious about the real world of trial practice, this episode offers tactical tips and inspiring stories from the front lines of litigation. Subscribe and join us as we unpack the challenges and triumphs of building a practice that truly serves clients and the community. Connect with Dylan Gonzalez of CHG Lawyers in Coral Gables. Text or call him at 954‑448‑4875 to discuss co‑counsel opportunities or personal‑injury cases. Follow his day‑to‑day insights on Instagram at @GonzalezKeys.

    1h 31m
  2. 08/30/2025

    From 144 Years in Prison to Freedom | Christopher “Life” Willars with Abe Ovadia, Esq. - EP 054

    At just 19 years old, Christopher “Life” Willars was sentenced to an unimaginable 144 years in prison for a BB-gun robbery where no one was harmed. What could have been the end of his story instead became the beginning of a powerful transformation. Behind bars, Christopher chose a new path — dedicating himself to education, mentorship, and faith. He earned his barbering license, studied law and policy, and redefined what leadership meant. After his release, he co-founded the Lasting Layers of Beauty Institute, achieving a 100% graduation rate, and launched The Life Unit, a nonprofit helping justice-impacted individuals “stay free” and build brighter futures. In this episode of Legally Exhausted, Abe Ovadia, Esq. sits down with Christopher to talk about his incredible journey from incarceration to inspiration, and how he’s now working to change lives and create second chances. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: The life-changing moment that shifted his mindset in prisonHow he turned education and faith into tools of transformationBuilding a school and nonprofit after releaseThe mission behind The Life Unit and what “staying free” really means📲 Connect with Christopher “Life” Willars: Instagram: @christopher_life_willars Website: www.thelifeunit.org 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations on law, resilience, and the human spirit.

    1h 30m

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Lawyer Abraham Ovadia opened his law office Ovadia Law Group in 2010. In these podcasts he speaks with Doctors, Lawyers and Business Professionals. Abraham dives deeper into what made these individuals chose their careers paths, as well as why they are so successful today. They share their knowledge about what it takes to thrive in the workplace.