How to Grow a Law Firm Without Burning Out feat. Lem Garcia

Lem Garcia is a personal injury attorney and the founder of Lem
Garcia Law in California. In this episode, Lem shares how he went
from answering Craigslist job ads to running a 20-person law
firm. With humility, insight, and honesty, Lem walks us through
what it takes to start a firm from nothing and why self-belief
and strategic thinking are key to long-term success.



Lawyer Side Hustles


Unlike some guests with side hustles unrelated to law, Lem’s
passion project is his firm itself. He sees law firm ownership as
both a business and a creative pursuit. From writing SOPs to
mentoring team members, Lem puts intention into every piece of
the business.
“If you explain the why behind what you're doing... they can
apply that later on and be more confident in what they do,”
expresses Lem Garcia in Episode 196 of You Are a Lawyer.

Through firm leadership, Lem uses his law degree to create
opportunity for others. He mentors staff, builds scalable
systems, and remains deeply involved in both the legal and
operational sides of his firm. His side hustle isn’t separate
from his practice; it is the practice.








LISTEN TO LEARN


How to build a personal injury firm with no prior clients

The value of mentorship and team-building in law firm growth

Why self-belief matters more than "golden handcuffs"






WE ALSO DISCUSS


The emotional reality of launching a firm with a newborn at
home

How law school theory differs from real-world legal practice

What makes mentorship a vital part of successful leadership






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