Welcome to Counsel and Commentary, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurial lawyers ready to take their practices to new heights. Each week, we dive deep into the business strategies, growth frameworks, and real-world lessons you didn’t learn in law school but absolutely need to build a thriving, sustainable firm. Whether you're a solo practitioner or running a small team, you'll discover actionable insights on leadership, marketing, client acquisition, systems building, and financial management — all tailored specifically for the legal world.
Hosted by seasoned entrepreneur Jonathan Tuttle featuring candid conversations with lawyers and firm owners who’ve cracked the code to growth, Counsel and Commentary is your go-to resource for leveling up with intention and impact. If you’re ready to work smarter, lead better, and scale faster — without burning out — hit play and let’s build the firm (and the life) you deserve.
Inside First-Party Property Insurance: Winning Against Denials And Delays
Think your insurer is your ally after a fire, flood, or storm? Attorney Jim Kenny explains why first-party property claims are won with precision; policy language, documentation, and the right expert...not optimism. We take you inside the real process: how carriers anchor low using massive line-item estimates, why vacancy and occupancy rules are silent deal breakers, and how ACV, RCV, and depreciation holdbacks actually play out when timelines slip. For owners and investors, this is a bluep...
11 Oct 2025
Inside Sex Crimes Defense: Psychology, Credibility, and the Weight of Proof
When evidence is mostly memory and timing, how do you find the truth? We sit down with defense attorney Ryan Fremont, who blends courtroom craft with formal training in psychology to navigate some of the toughest cases in the legal system: sex crimes where the stakes are life-altering and the proof often lives in words, not lab results. Ryan walks us through the anatomy of these cases, from dissecting forensic interviews at child advocacy centers to mapping every statement across time for in...
6 Oct 2025
Forklifts, Forms, and “You’ve Got 90 Days” Workers Comp Without the Snooze
A forklift without a simple guard. A shuttle car missing a safety bar. One decision in a claims office that delays a needed surgery. Samuel Maples has spent five decades turning those moments into accountability and today he lays out a clear, practical roadmap for lawyers and injured workers navigating Alabama’s workers’ compensation and third-party claims. We unpack the core differences between workers’ comp and personal injury, why comp remains a bench trial with tight statutory limits, an...
11 Sept 2025
Your Rights After an Accident: What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know
Ever wondered what truly separates a $30,000 settlement from a $1.3 million payout? In this eye-opening conversation with personal injury and workers' compensation attorney David Lupoff, we pull back the curtain on how insurance companies systematically minimize injury claims—and how the right legal strategy can transform your case. David shares the critical mistakes most people make immediately after an accident that can devastate their claims. From apologizing at the scene to failing to do...
4 Sept 2025
Demystifying Patent Law: Essential Knowledge for Entrepreneurs and Inventors
Patents represent one of the most powerful yet misunderstood business assets available to entrepreneurs. In this eye-opening conversation with patent attorney Emmanuel Coffey, we uncover the essential knowledge every business owner needs about intellectual property protection. Coffey, who transitioned from a 19-year engineering career to patent law, breaks down complex legal concepts into practical insights you can immediately apply. He explains why patents provide a crucial "limited monopol...
1 Sept 2025
Navigating Divorce, Custody, and Modern Family Law Challenges
Stephen Steele brings nearly five decades of family law experience to this revealing conversation about what really happens in divorce and custody cases. Drawing from his 47-year career, Steele offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of family law and shares critical insights that could save clients thousands in legal fees and heartache. The conversation tackles persistent misconceptions about divorce law, particularly regarding property division. "What a lot of people misunderstand is the ...
21 Aug 2025
When Trucks Turn Left: Exposing the Hidden Dangers in Personal Injury Cases
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of high-stakes personal injury litigation? Attorney Robert Doig pulls back the curtain on the complex world of trucking accidents, construction injuries, and wrongful death cases in this revealing conversation. Drawing from his unique background as a former prosecutor, Doig explains how commercial truck accidents often involve a pattern many drivers never consider—left turns gone wrong. These seemingly routine maneuvers by 70-80 fo...
18 Aug 2025
Family, Finance, and Fiduciary Duty
Three generations of legal wisdom converge as father-daughter team Roger and Anna Henson share eye-opening insights about estate planning that could save your family from unnecessary heartache and conflict. The Hensons cut through common misconceptions about wills versus trusts, revealing that contrary to popular belief, trusts aren't always the superior option. "The cost of creating a trust is significant," Roger explains, "but what most people don't factor in is that when it's time to dist...
13 Aug 2025
From Courtroom to Compensation: The Reality of Catastrophic Injury Cases
What happens when life changes in an instant? When a routine drive becomes a lifelong disability? When a family vacation ends in unimaginable tragedy? Behind the headlines of catastrophic accidents lies a complex legal world few understand until they're thrust into it. Steve Labriola, founder of Fellows Labriola and seasoned litigation specialist, pulls back the curtain on what really happens in high-stakes personal injury cases. With over two decades of experience representing clients in pl...
20 Jun 2025
Legal Excellence in Alternative Investments
Roland Wiederaenders and Sarah Florer of Grable Martin PLLC explore the complexities of raising capital in the alternative investment market, highlighting the importance of practical wisdom in navigating private securities in this interview.
12 May 2025
Navigating Employment Law's Legal Landmines With Gary Martoccio
Gary Martoccio of Martoccio Law Group explores the complexities of employment law, including valid claim requirements and firm scaling, in an interview that clarifies nuanced legal protections for employees.
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