Lone Star Lawyers

Kristen Mynar, a board certified estate planning and probate attorney and partner with Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee in Waco, joins us on today's show. Kristen talks about maximizing your mentors, caring about your clients, and what she looks for when hiring (hint: it's not on a resume!).Her firm/practiceOffices in Waco, FW, San Antonio, AustinMost of the attorneys specialize in somet

Erin Brockovich is an outstanding 2000 film based on a true story about a woman who never gives up, doesn't take no for an answer, and helps get justice for an entire town. Robert and Daniel are joined by special guest Hope Mustakim to break it all down!Check out Hope's Waco ISD campaign page! https://www.hope4wacoisd.com/

Spencer Edwards, a shareholder and trial lawyer with The Hudgins Law Firm in Houston, joins us on today's show. Spencer talks about how to conduct yourself in trial, being eager to learn, and demonstrating work ethic in an interview.His firm/practice97 Baylor Law grad (25 years of practice)Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death trial lawyer (though hasn't tried one since 2019 due to

Dave talks about being known as a trial lawyer, being proactive, and conversational interviews.

Christian Dennie, a sports lawyer, commercial litigator, and partner at Barlow, Garsek, & Simon in Fort Worth, joins us on today's show. Christian talks about understanding the case, demonstrating grit, and how the new name, image, and likeness legislation is playing out thus far.His firm/practiceFirm is headquartered in Fort Worth with a Southlake officeCommercial firm (no crimina

Anne Heaviside, a managing director and legal recruiter with ELR in Houston, joins us on today's show. Anne talks about the lateral legal market, work from home policies, and top tips for candidates. Her firm and roleELR Legal is in the Tanglewood area of HoustonSpecializes in 2-10 year lawyers in Texas law firms / mostly Houston / mostly Big Law (AmLaw 200)Got her start practicing

Shameer Soni, managing partner and real estate lawyer with Patel Law Group in Dallas, joins us on today's show. Shameer talks about starting a law firm, the real estate practice, communicating via resume, and wide receivers v. linemen.His firm/practiceRuns the real estate practice: multi-family purchase/sale/development.Works with retail/industrial/hospitality clients as wellStarte

Erin Rodgers, entertainment lawyer and shareholder at Rodgers Selvera, joins us on today's show! Erin talks about the ever changing entertainment industry, knowing your value, and the interest section on your resume.Her firm/practicePartnered with Sergio SelveraHe had stopped practicing for a time to start a record label when he came to a CLE where she was speaking.She became his l

Marty Sadler, insurance litigator with Litchfield Cavo in Houston, joins us on today's show! Marty talks about managing up, maintaining your humanity, and the importance of poise in an interview.His firm/practice22 offices across the nationfull service firmHouston office (15 lawyers) mostly does insurance work (he does 1st party and many in his office do third party)Texas lawyers n

Lauren Valkenaar, a partner and commercial litigator with Chasnoff Stribling in San Antonio, joins us on today's show. Lauren talks about having an internal standard, being honest and authentic in your job search, and developing business best practices.Her firm/practiceBoutique litigation firmBusiness/commercial litigationBroke off of a large firm and wanted to maintain the same le