The Power of Specialization: Niche Down and Power Up with Dawn Smith
Are you contemplating the power of niching down in your law practice?
Join Moshe Amsel and Dawn Smith, managing partner of Smith Clinesmith LLP, as Dawn reveals her extraordinary journey from a passionate young lawyer to leading a firm specializing in elder abuse litigation. Moshe and Dawn delve into the importance of finding your niche, overcoming hiring challenges, and the vital role of having a clear mission and vision for your practice. Dawn shares her experience on focusing her firm to drive impactful change and justice for the elderly, and offers inspirational advice for building a successful and purpose-driven law firm.
Listen now to uncover the secrets of creating a meaningful and thriving law practice!
Episode Highlights
[00:00] Introduction to Dawn Smith
[09:27] The Cost of Justice: Navigating the Financial Realities of Elder Abuse Cases
[15:33] How Do You Scale a Law Firm Without Starting From Scratch?
[24:05] Bouncing Back from Bad Hires and Hiring Smarter
[32:19] The Game-Changer for Client Acquisition
[36:08] Dawn’s Parting Piece of Advice
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About Dawn Smith
Dawn is an owner and the Managing Partner of Smith Clinesmith LLP, offering exceptional legal expertise and visionary leadership while ensuring the highest standards of client service and conduct. This role enables her to continue searching for justice by protecting the rights and dignity of our most vulnerable population — our disabled elderly.
Through her tireless efforts and commitment to justice, she has solidified her reputation as a trusted advocate for those affected by nursing home abuse and neglect.
Connect with Dawn Smith on her Website. You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
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Moshe Amsel
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Moshe Amsel the host of the Profit with Law podcast is not an attorney. As the owner of a successful accounting firm DreamBuilder Financial and Law Firm Growth coaching organization Profit with Law, Moshe has proven that there are better and different ways for a law firm to do business and be successful.
