What you will hear: Law Practice Fundamentals, Culture, and Resilience

Great law firm leadership isn’t about reacting fast—it’s about mastering fundamentals and moving with purpose: A conversation featuring Thomas Tona & Jason Lazarus is now live!

In this Trial Lawyer View episode, Jason Lazarus sits down with Thomas Tona, a veteran personal injury attorney, to talk about how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has shaped his approach to business, leadership, and resilience. From building a firm culture that actually delivers results to staying grounded through client communication, Tona shares a candid look at what it takes to lead with intention.

“Always go back to the fundamentals.”

What you’ll learn: How Jiu Jitsu principles apply to managing time, money, people, and marketing 🏛 Why law firm culture is more than a buzzword—it’s a business strategy What scaling quality really takes in a high-volume personal injury practice Why resilience and patience are essential traits for long-term success 🎙 Lessons from podcasting and leadership that every trial lawyer can use

This is for firm owners and future leaders who know that mastery starts with mindset.

Listen now → https://triallawyerview.com/podcast/thomas-tona/

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03:38 - Jiu Jitsu & Leadership

05:04 - Lessons from Cycling

06:07 - Business Fundamentals & Building Resilience

08:26 - Strategies for Success

09:50 - Fast Action & Patience

10:08 - Finding a 2nd in Command & Right People, Right Seats

12:29 - PI Practice Challenges

13:39 - Culture of Excellence

15:42 - Core Values & Awareness

17:39 - Client Communication

20:54 - Scaling Client Services & External Expertise

26:13 - Podcasting Advice

30:21 - Commitment to Excellence & Advice for Trial Lawyers

35:25 - Investing in People

39:06 - Law Firm Operating Systems

40:40 - Final Thoughts on Trial Law