Power Up Your Practice with Ruby Powers, Episode 44

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers speaks with Jack Duffley, owner of Duffley Law in Houston, Texas, a law firm focusing on estate planning and probate. Jack started his career in big law, and he moved from Chicago to Houston before starting his own firm after getting laid off one and a half years ago. He's since grown the Duffley Law team to 12 members as he looks to expand the practice in Houston and beyond.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

• * Duffley’s journey starting his firm and the challenges faced

• * Strategies Duffley has implemented in growing his firm, including delegating tasks and focusing on efficient systems

• * The importance of specializing in a niche, emphasizing estate planning and probate as strategic focuses for Duffley’s firm

• * Duffley's approach to scaling his firm, his future vision for expansion across Texas, and the necessity of having a strong managing attorney

• *The importance of consistent daily action and the value of connecting with other law firm owners for mutual growth and support

Learn more about Jack Duffley:

- Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackduffley

- Join Jack’s legal network: https://www.skool.com/valore-legal-network

- Visit Jack’s Links Page: https://jackduffley.com/links

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Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it.

Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:

* Website: https://www.powersstrategygroup.com

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powersstrategygroup

Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweruppractice

* Website: https://rubypowers.com

* Website: https://rubypowerslaw.com

🎙️ On this episode of Power Up Your Practice, I speak with Jeff Eberhard, a seasoned attorney with 35 years of litigation experience, focused on transforming traditional settlement practices. He founded Resolutn to help attorneys and insurers resolve cases faster and with less risk, using innovative methods like double-blind bidding and streamlined communication tools.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Jeff's journey from practicing law to founding Resolutn

* How Resolutn transforms the efficiency of legal practices

* Managing a law firm by leveraging technology for efficient settlement processes

* The benefits of gamification in legal tech

* How technology can improve access to justice

* The importance of lifelong learning for attorneys

Learn more about Jeff Eberhard:

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffeberhard

* Visit Resolutn’s website: https://www.resolutn.com

* Join Resolutn for a streamlined and powerful settlement experience: https://www.resolutn.com/request-access

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Check out Ruby’s book, “Power Up Your Practice: Create the Law Firm and the Life You Deserve” available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-Practice-Deserve/dp/B0DJB1FL5R

Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it.

Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:

* Website: https://www.powersstrategygroup.com

* Website: https://www.PowerUpYourPractice.com

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powersstrategygroup

Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweruppractice

* Website: https://powerupyourpractice.com

* Website: https://rubypowerslaw.com

🎙️ On this episode of Power Up Your Practice, I sit down with Efren Olivares, author of My Boy Will Die of Sorrow, to discuss the heartbreaking realities of family separation at the border and his fight for justice. Efren shares how his personal experiences shaped his advocacy, the emotional toll of the 2018 crisis, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

This sensitive and powerful conversation will move and inspire you. Don’t miss it! 💡💔

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

• The Human Toll of Family Separation: Insights into the emotional and psychological impact on parents and children caught in the immigration system.

• Resilience Through Adversity: Efren’s personal story as an immigrant overcoming systemic barriers.

• The Importance of Storytelling in Advocacy: How personal narratives and storytelling shape public awareness and legal outcomes.

• The Role of Lawyers in Social Justice: Shifting from corporate to public interest law to advocate for marginalized communities.

• Reflecting on Immigration History: Understanding the cyclical nature of immigration policies and systemic inequities.

  
  

Learn more about Efren Olivares:

* Connect with Efren on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/efrén-c-olivares-a7bb5920

*Efren website: myboywilldieofsorrow.com

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Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it.

Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:

* Website: https://www.powersstrategygroup.com

* Website:https://www.PowerUpYourPractice.com

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powersstrategygroup

Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweruppractice

* Website: https://powerupyourpractice.com

* Website: https://rubypowerslaw.com