What does it take to turn determination and purpose into a career built around helping others?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Armando Edmiston of Armando Personal Injury Law in Tampa, Florida, to discuss his journey from military service and his roots in Plant City to building a personal injury practice centered on advocacy, determination, and client care.

Armando shares how his experiences shaped the way he approaches both business and the practice of law. He discusses his firm’s work representing people in auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle and pedestrian cases, and nursing home matters, while offering practical insight into what families should consider when evaluating care for a loved one.

Zach and Armando also explore the mindset behind professional success, why having a clear purpose matters, and how a genuine commitment to helping people can become a driving force in both your career and your business.

In This Episode:

✅ Armando’s journey from military service to personal injury law

✅ How his Plant City roots influenced his career and perspective

✅ The personal injury cases Armando Personal Injury Law handles

✅ Important considerations surrounding roadway and driver safety

✅ What families should look for when evaluating a nursing home

✅ Questions to ask before choosing care for a loved one

✅ Why advocacy and client care remain at the center of Armando’s practice

✅ How determination can shape your professional success

✅ Why having a strong sense of purpose matters in law and business

✅ Armando’s approach to building a career around helping others

Whether you’re an attorney, law firm owner, entrepreneur, business professional, or someone focused on building a more purpose-driven career, this episode offers valuable insight into the role determination, advocacy, and genuine care for others can play in creating meaningful results.

🎙️ Guest: Armando Edmiston | Armando Personal Injury Law

🌐 Website: armandoinjurylaw.com

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What does it take to build a successful legal career while never losing sight of the people you’re fighting for?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Glen Ged of Ged Lawyers to discuss his decades-long career in law, the responsibility trial lawyers have to their clients, and why compassion has remained at the center of his approach to practicing law.

Glen shares his passion for inspiring the next generation of attorneys, including the lessons he has passed on to his own children and young people considering law school. He also discusses his work representing individuals in significant injury and mass tort cases, from water contamination and PFAS litigation to other major cases involving consumer safety and corporate accountability.

The conversation also explores how technology and AI are changing the legal industry, the importance of relationships and education within the legal community, and the determination it takes to fight difficult cases against powerful opponents.

Glen shares one of the defining stories of his career: taking on a devastating propane explosion case as a young attorney, investing heavily in the case despite being told he would lose, and ultimately securing a $10 million confidential settlement for his client. For Glen, the lesson goes beyond the result—it’s about genuinely caring for clients, refusing to treat people like case numbers, and believing that failure is not an option.

In This Episode:

✅ Why compassion is one of the most important qualities an attorney can have

✅ Glen’s passion for inspiring young people to pursue law school

✅ The lessons he has passed down to the next generation of his family

✅ Why trial lawyers play an important role in holding corporations accountable

✅ Glen’s perspective on PFAS, water contamination, and mass tort litigation

✅ How major consumer cases can create change beyond individual settlements

✅ Why legal conferences and collaboration matter for trial lawyers

✅ How AI and emerging technology are transforming the legal industry

✅ The story behind a $10 million propane explosion settlement

✅ Why persistence, preparation, and caring about the client drive results

✅ Glen’s belief that people should never be treated as just another case number

Whether you’re an attorney, law firm owner, law student, or someone interested in the impact trial lawyers can have on their clients and communities, this episode offers a powerful perspective on building a meaningful career through compassion, persistence, and service to others.

🎙️ Guest: Glen Ged | Ged Lawyers

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How much does the way you dress influence the way people trust you?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Arraé Culmir, an exclusive custom clothier who has built a reputation for helping attorneys, executives, and business leaders elevate their professional presence through custom clothing and intentional personal branding.

From courtroom strategy to networking events, Arraé explains why "perception is profit" and how everything from the fit of a suit to the color of a tie can influence confidence, credibility, and first impressions. He also shares his relationship-first approach to custom clothing, how travel inspires his designs, and the persistence that helped him build his business from the ground up.

In This Episode:

✅ Why first impressions matter long before you speak

✅ How clothing influences confidence and professional credibility

✅ The psychology behind suit colors and what they communicate

✅ Why blue builds trust and red commands authority in the courtroom

✅ How custom wardrobes are built for long-term success, not one-time purchases

✅ The role networking events play in personal branding

✅ Why details like ties, fit, and accessories matter more than most people realize

✅ How travel inspires Arraé's creative process and custom designs

✅ The persistence and mindset behind building a referral-only luxury brand

✅ How attorneys can use appearance as another tool to strengthen client confidence

Whether you're an attorney, law firm owner, entrepreneur, or business professional, this episode offers valuable insights into how presentation, confidence, and personal branding can open doors and create opportunities.

🎙️ Guest: Arraé Culmir | Exclusive Custom Clothier

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearraeculmir/

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Are workers being paid for all the time they actually work?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Don Foty, a Houston-based attorney who has built a national practice representing workers in unpaid wage and overtime claims. Don shares how he went from handling personal injury cases to becoming one of the country's leading advocates for employees seeking fair compensation.

From restaurant workers and nurses to oil and gas employees, Don explains how wage theft happens, why many workers never realize they're being underpaid, and how class action litigation can create lasting change for thousands of employees. He also discusses landmark cases against major corporations, including Walmart, Amazon, and other large employers, and the impact these cases have had on workers across the country.

In This Episode:

✅ How unpaid wage and overtime claims impact workers nationwide

✅ Common wage violations employers make without workers realizing it

✅ The legal protections available under federal and state labor laws

✅ How class action lawsuits help recover wages for large groups of employees

✅ The landmark COVID screening lawsuits against Walmart and Amazon

✅ Why restaurant, healthcare, and industrial workers are especially vulnerable

✅ How employment cases can emerge from personal injury claims

✅ The importance of reviewing wage records and pay statements

✅ Don's approach to creating change through worker advocacy and litigation

✅ The three principles behind his success: hard work, dedication, and passion

Whether you're an attorney, law firm owner, legal professional, HR leader, or simply interested in employment law and workers' rights, this episode delivers valuable insights into a practice area that impacts millions of Americans.

🎙️ Guest: Don Foty | Founding Partner, Foty Law Group

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What does it take to build a law firm that can honor a multigenerational legacy, pursue justice for people nationwide, and adapt when an entirely new area of law emerges?

In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Sterling Eaves of Eaves Law Firm, a Jackson, Mississippi practice established in 1963. Sterling shares how a chance encounter with college athletes helped the firm enter the rapidly changing world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) litigation—and why the work has become about more than compensation alone.

From representing former college athletes who were never paid for the value they brought to their programs to navigating direct actions outside a proposed class settlement, Sterling offers a candid look at the human stories behind NIL claims. He explains why the firm sees many athletes as “modern-day gladiators,” how injury can change the course of a young person’s life, and why pursuing truth and treating every client with dignity must remain at the center of the legal process.

The conversation also explores the business lessons behind the legal work: building a family-run law firm across generations, recognizing emerging opportunities, leading with purpose, and refusing to let the financial outcome become the only measure of success. Whether you are a law firm leader, an attorney exploring a new practice area, a business owner building a values-driven organization, or a fan of college sports, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on advocacy, leadership, and long-term impact.

About Sterling Eaves

Sterling Eaves is an attorney at Eaves Law Firm in Jackson, Mississippi. He continues his family’s longstanding commitment to legal service and advocacy. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi, Sterling and his wife, Lizzie, spent two years serving in campus ministry before he returned to the University of Mississippi for law school. He graduated in 2023 and later clerked for the Honorable Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

In This Episode:

- A multigenerational legacy

- How Eaves Law Firm grew from a Jackson-based family practice into work with national reach.

- The path into NIL litigation

- The unexpected conversation that introduced the firm to athletes affected by the evolving NIL landscape.

- Fair compensation for athletes

- Why former college athletes may have claims connected to work, performance, injuries, and opportunities lost before NIL rules changed.

- Emerging legal opportunities

- What it takes for a law firm to recognize and respond to a rapidly developing practice area.

- Class-action alternatives

- How the firm evaluates when direct action may better serve a client’s individual claim.

- Client-centered advocacy

- Why Sterling believes justice, truth, and respect for the individual should guide both legal strategy and business leadership.

- Purpose-driven growth

- How firms and business owners can measure success beyond immediate financial results.

About Eaves Law Firm

Eaves Law Firm is a plaintiff-focused law firm established in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1963. The firm represents people and families in injury and accident matters, including automobile, aviation, maritime and offshore, and NCAA/NIL matters.

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What separates a memorable professional from someone who simply does the work?

According to Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley, it begins with being real. In this episode of The Firm Report, Stanley reflects on decades of trial practice and teaching to explain why clear communication, human connection, and authenticity matter when clients are placing their trust in you. His message is relevant to attorneys across every practice area and to any business owner who must persuade, lead, negotiate, or perform under pressure: people respond to credibility, not unnecessary jargon or a manufactured persona. Stanley also explores the idea that “the case makes the lawyer”—that defining opportunities often reveal a professional’s preparation, courage, and character. For law-firm leaders and business owners, the same principle applies to pivotal clients, difficult decisions, major negotiations, and moments of uncertainty. A lasting reputation is not created by chasing attention; it is earned through consistent service, thoughtful risk-taking, and the willingness to stand behind the people who depend on you. His discussion of courtroom advocacy becomes a broader lesson in leadership: understand your audience, communicate a compelling story, adapt to circumstances you cannot control, and never lose sight of the person you are representing or serving.

The episode also challenges the myth of the lone rainmaker or heroic leader. Stanley emphasizes that major results depend on staff, colleagues, clients, and the entire team behind the visible professional. That insight applies equally to law firms, professional-services organizations, and growing companies. From building client trust and strengthening workplace culture to developing an authentic brand and leading through high-stakes moments, this conversation offers practical ideas for professionals who want to grow without losing their purpose. If you are an attorney, managing partner, executive, entrepreneur, or business owner, Stanley’s perspective is a timely reminder: serve people well, invest in your team, and let the quality of your work build the legacy.

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What does it take to build a law firm culture so strong that attorneys choose to stay, clients feel genuinely cared for, and the results keep speaking for themselves?

In this episode of The Firm Report Podcast, host Randy Jarrin sits down with Lisa Lopez and Megan Schmidt — two attorneys at Rubenstein Law, one of South Florida's most recognized personal injury firms. Recorded live at Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP), Lisa and Megan open up about the personal journeys that brought them to law, how Rubenstein Law is embracing AI without losing the human touch, what it means to fight for clients through the grind of mass tort litigation, and the culture that makes "The Rubenstein Law Way" something worth talking about.

In this episode:

• From a third-grade project on Janet Reno to the courtroom — Lisa's origin story

• Megan's full-circle moment: growing up around Rubenstein Law and now practicing there

• "If you don't change, you die" — how the firm is using AI to speed up case resolution without replacing the lawyer

• Why AI hallucinations are becoming a new obstacle attorneys have to manage with clients

• The importance of bilingualism and human connection in Miami's legal market

• A verdict that changed a client's life — and why moments like that are what make it all worth it

• Fighting on multiple fronts: what mass tort litigation really feels like from the inside

• The "sugar in the coffee" — what truly drives results at Rubenstein Law

• What it means to work under all-women leadership at a top personal injury firm

About Lisa Lopez:

Lisa Lopez is an attorney at Rubenstein Law, one of South Florida's leading personal injury law firms. A 305-proud attorney and Marlins season ticket holder, Lisa has built her practice around aggressive client advocacy and a deep commitment to her community. Known for the confidence and support she brings to the attorneys around her, Lisa is a trusted leader and mentor within the firm — championing a culture where young lawyers can grow, ask questions, and develop into strong advocates.

About Megan Schmidt:

Megan Schmidt is a senior attorney and one of the founding members of Rubenstein Law's in-house mass tort department. She grew up surrounded by the legal profession — her mother, Nympha Schmidt, is the firm's Managing Partner, who herself began her career at Rubenstein Law before becoming one of its top leaders. Now three years into her own legal career, Megan is building a legacy of her own at the firm where her family's story began.

About Rubenstein Law:

Rubenstein Law is one of South Florida's most recognized personal injury law firms, known for aggressive representation, landmark verdicts, and a client-first culture. Led by founder Robert Rubenstein, CEO Nicole Armstrong, and Managing Partner Nympha Schmidt, the firm handles auto accidents, slip and falls, mass torts, and more.

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Are you busy — or are you actually building something that matters?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Chadrick Mance, founder of the Mance Law Firm in Savannah, Georgia. Chadrick is a master trial attorney, former visiting professor at Morehouse College, and a leader who has built his practice around one core belief: precision beats volume every single time.Chadrick shares the mindset, strategy, and operational philosophy that drives his success — and the lessons apply far beyond the courtroom. Whether you run a law firm, a service business, or a growing company, this conversation will challenge the way you think about clients, quality, and what it really means to build something with impact.

In This Episode:

✅ Why doing less — but doing it better — produces bigger results in any business

✅ How your intake process (or onboarding process) determines your outcomes before the work even begins

✅ The "sniper vs. shotgun" approach to clients, cases, and business growth

✅ Why every client relationship is unique — and why volume-based thinking leaves money on the table

✅ How one small action can create a ripple effect that changes an entire industry

✅ What Chadrick learned from teaching at Morehouse College at age 27 — and how great leaders never stop learning

✅ The fighter pilot mindset: why there is always something you can do, no matter how bad things get

✅ Why saying no to smaller opportunities is what ultimately unlocks the biggest ones

✅ The single focus that drives Chadrick's results in business and life: continual improvement

Whether you're an attorney, law firm owner, entrepreneur, business coach, or professional looking to level up your thinking, this episode delivers the kind of insight that sticks with you long after it's over.

🎙️ Guest: Chadrick Mance, Founder of Mance Law Firm

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