About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Laura Ramos James on building a law practice, the impact of AI, and issues like burnout and case running in Texas.

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys sit down with Texas trial lawyer and firm builder, Laura Ramos James. Bob, Mauro and Laura talk about building a practice from scratch, why branding and diversification really matter, and how AI is quietly reshaping the way modern trial lawyers work. They also get into burnout, buying back your time, and whether "case running" in Texas has officially become an epidemic. Welcome to Texas, folks, this is BOP live from Austin. Yee-haw! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net forthepeople.com supio.com tseg.com studio3marketing.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: ramosjames.com stillaustin.com ironrootrepublic.com POURS : Still Austin Straight Rye Whiskey, Still Austin Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Ironroot Republic Harbinger Straight Bourbon Whiskey

People in this episode

Hosts: Robert Simon, Mauro

Guest: Laura Ramos James

Topics covered

• building a practice
• branding
• diversification
• AI in law
• burnout
• case running

Keywords

• trial lawyer
• law practice
• branding
• AI
• burnout
• Texas law

Sponsors

Fiore Legal, Attorney Share, Justice HQ, Coastal Research, For The People, Supio, TSEG, Studio 3 Marketing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Simon Law Group, JUSTICE TEAM App, Still Austin, Ironroot Republic

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