Personal Injury Mastermind

319. Starting a Successful PI Practice from Scratch: Joe Volta’s no BS Guide


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The systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that transformed Joey from rainmaker to firm founder.


In this episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, Joe Volta returns to share his transformation from employee to owner, the decisions that led to his firm's rapid growth, and why bringing in cases is just the beginning of building a sustainable practice. Whether you're considering your own firm or maximizing your value as an associate, this episode offers candid insights on ownership, operations, and making the right choice for your career.


We discuss:

  • The moment Joe realized he needed to make a change despite his success as an employee
  • How Joe built a 20-person team and 700-case inventory in under two years
  • Balancing pre-litigation and trial work to maximize case values without sacrificing cash flow
  • The exact intake systems Joe uses to manage leads and maximize conversions
  • Why the highest-paid trial lawyers don't necessarily need to own firms
  • How working in North Carolina's contributory negligence system requires different case selection

  • Guest Details

    Joe Volta is the co-founder of Chandler & Volta Law, a personal injury firm handling 700+ cases across North and South Carolina. Known for his social media presence as @HighVoltageLaw, Joe has built a thriving practice through a combination of referral relationships and direct client acquisition while maintaining his focus on family and work-life balance.

    • Joe Volta: Instagram, LinkedIn
    • Chandler & Volta Law: Website 

    • Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details

      Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite law firm marketing experts - for all your digital and traditional needs.  

      • Rankings: Website, Instagram, Twitter
      • Chris Dreyer: Website, Instagram
      • Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet 
      • Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize
      • Work with Rankings: Connect
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