In this powerful episode of Lead Counsel, host Tom Tona sits down with Boston personal injury attorney and author Chris Earley for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the internal journey that transformed his personal life, leadership, and law practice.

Chris opens up about his new book, Scaling the Wall, a deeply honest account of overcoming childhood trauma, confronting addiction within the family, facing professional and emotional breakdowns, and emerging with a greater sense of purpose, clarity, and self-awareness.

Together, Tom and Chris explore what it really means to evolve as a leader by doing the difficult internal work most entrepreneurs avoid. They talk therapy, unresolved trauma, the silent costs of hustle culture, and how breaking generational dysfunction can unlock professional success.

This is not your typical conversation about building a law firm. It is about building the person who runs it.

Key Highlights:

• Why unresolved trauma silently sabotages lawyers and entrepreneurs

• The connection between childhood adversity and hustle culture

• How self-awareness became the unlock for scaling Chris's firm

• Why telling your story is a superpower for brand and business growth

• How choosing the right spouse is one of the most important business decisions

• Why therapy and reflection are foundational tools for high-performing leaders

• What John Morgan, fireproof firms, and clarity of vision can teach every business owner

• The razor-thin line between success and collapse—and how to stay on the right side of it

If you're a lawyer or law firm owner wrestling with growth, burnout, or the sense that something deeper is holding you back, this episode is a must-listen.

Featured Guest:

Chris EarleyWebsite: Boston Personal Injury Attorneys - Earley Law Group Injury AttorneysLinkedIn: Christopher Earley Book: Scaling the Wall: One Man's Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fullfillment and Success

Your Host:

Tom Tona Founder & Managing Attorney, Tonalaw Website: https://www.tonalaw.com LinkedIn: Tom Tona X: @NYPITrialGuy

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