In this eye-opening episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes blockchain legal pioneer Jacqui Cooper, partner at Cogent Law Group and founder of the Blockchain Legal Institute and Maryland Blockchain Association. With over a decade of experience in blockchain law, Jacqui breaks down the often-overlooked risks of holding crypto and digital assets without a clear estate plan.

💡 From Bitcoin wallets to NFTs and decentralized platforms, Jacqui shares why it’s crucial to document, protect, and pass on your digital wealth—before it’s lost forever. She also explains the difference between blockchain and crypto, explores the concept of multi-sig wallets, and introduces her workbook: The Essential Digital Asset Organizer for Attorneys and Their Clients.

Whether you're deep in Web3 or just getting started, this is a must-watch conversation about legal responsibility, future planning, and the tools that can help safeguard your digital legacy.

🔗 Learn more:

• Blockchain Legal Institute: https://bli.tools

• Contact Jacqui: [email protected]

On this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Cary Jacobson, founder and managing partner of Jacobson Family Law in Columbia, Maryland. Cary shares how her personal experience with divorce inspired a career devoted to helping families resolve conflict outside the courtroom.

Cary’s firm exclusively practices family law with a unique twist—they don’t litigate. Instead, they focus on flat-fee services, mediation, and amicable resolutions that protect families and prioritize well-being over courtroom battles. In this powerful conversation, Cary discusses the benefits of a no-litigation model, shares a real story of transforming conflict into collaboration, and explains how her firm protects vulnerable clients during mediation.

💼 Learn more about Cary’s work: https://jacobsonfamilylaw.com
🎙️ Check out her podcast: Divorce Diaries: Lessons from the Trenches

If you or someone you know is a lawyer who goes above and beyond for their clients, reach out to be featured: (914) 666-6600.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we’re joined by Margaret Donohoe, a partner at Donohoe Talbert in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in matrimonial and family law, Margaret brings a rare blend of litigation expertise, deep financial insight, and human understanding to every case.

Margaret shares how her journey from Yale Law School and high-stakes securities litigation led her to family law, where she now works directly with individuals navigating life’s most personal legal challenges. She walks us through a compelling case in which creative legal thinking and collaboration turned an impossible financial situation into a win-win-win—for both parties and their child’s future.

Whether you're a fellow attorney or simply interested in how family law can be practiced with intelligence, compassion, and strategic thinking, Margaret’s story is one you won’t want to miss.

📧 Contact Margaret: ⁠[email protected]⁠🔗 Learn more: ⁠https://donohoetalbert.com

In this heartfelt episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Felicia Hunt, a family law partner at Hassett & George in Connecticut. Felicia’s practice centers around helping families in transition—whether through mediation, collaborative divorce, or litigation—with a special focus on child advocacy and personal healing.

Felicia shares a powerful story of a client who, blindsided by divorce later in life, faced the daunting challenge of starting over. What followed was a profound transformation—from emotional devastation to renewed confidence, financial independence, and even a stronger relationship with her adult daughter. With compassion and clarity, Felicia helped her navigate not just a legal process, but a complete personal reinvention.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means for a lawyer to care—beyond the courtroom—this episode will show you.

📧 Contact Felicia: ⁠[email protected]⁠📞 (860) 651-1333 ext. 109🌐 Learn more: ⁠https://hgesq.com⁠

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we speak with Matthew Bolewitz, a Pittsburgh-based partner at Cozza Law Group. Matthew specializes in helping small and mid-sized business owners navigate complex business transitions—including the emotional side of letting go.

He shares a moving story about an aging husband-and-wife team ready to shut down their franchise after decades of hard work—burned out and resigned to walk away with nothing. But thanks to Matthew’s empathy, business savvy, and out-of-the-box thinking, they secured a streamlined deal with their franchisor and walked away with hundreds of thousands in post-tax proceeds—plus enough peace of mind to trade staycations for a real vacation in Costa Rica.

This episode is a must-watch for any attorney or advisor working with aging business owners—and a powerful reminder of how the right legal guidance can change lives.

📧 Contact Matthew: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://cozzalaw.com
📱 Follow: Cozza Law on social media | Matthew on LinkedIn

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Erica Burten, a dedicated family law attorney based in Westport, Connecticut. Erica shares her journey into law, her commitment to helping clients through collaborative divorce and litigation, and the emotional realities many face during the process.

She opens up about a complex, high-stakes divorce case that spanned multiple states and legal strategies—starting in mediation, shifting to litigation, and ultimately resolved through private mediation. Erica’s story reveals how the right guidance can turn a vulnerable moment into a more secure future.

If you're curious about the differences between collaborative divorce and traditional litigation—or simply want to hear what it means to truly go above and beyond for clients—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Learn more about Erica: https://ericaburtonlaw.com
📞 Contact: [email protected] | (203) 836-1138

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we welcome Troy Brown, partner at Albers & Associates in Maryland. Troy blends advocacy, empathy, and strategy to serve as a trusted advisor for companies navigating complex legal challenges—from business formation to litigation and Department of Labor investigations.

Troy shares how his upbringing, his love for comic books, and a commitment to process all shaped his approach to law. Hear how he helped a company resolve a serious government misclassification issue—not just with legal skill, but by guiding the client through a transformation in how they do business.

💼 In this episode:

• How Troy became both sword and shield for his clients

• The emotional realities behind business law

• Why empathy and efficiency define good legal counsel

• The benefits of acting as fractional general counsel

📍 Connect with Troy:

- [email protected]

- (443) 499-6798

- rossalbers.com

📣 Know a lawyer who goes above and beyond? Call us at (914) 666-6600.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Philip Crowley, founder and managing partner of Crowley Law, a boutique firm representing cutting-edge life sciences and tech entrepreneurs in New York and New Jersey.

Phil’s path is as unique as it is inspiring—starting as a research physicist before moving into law, serving over 30 years at Johnson & Johnson, and now helping startups avoid costly missteps. He shares how a decade-long relationship with two Irish AI founders led to a $425 million acquisition by Wolters Kluwer—and how legal guidance can shape not just deals, but destinies.

🧠 Topics Covered:

• Why Phil left the lab for law

• His role in major J&J crises (Tylenol & talc)

• Helping Brightflag scale to a global exit

• The future of IP and AI in law and business

- Check out his book: Avoid Startup Failure on Amazon- Learn more: CrowleyLawLLC.com- Contact: [email protected]

📣 Know a lawyer who goes above and beyond? Call us at (914) 666-6600.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Rebecca Neale, principal attorney at Bedford Family Law in Massachusetts. With a background in community health and public interest law, Rebecca brings heart, insight, and an unwavering commitment to helping clients rebuild their lives during divorce and custody battles.

She shares a compelling story of how she used a rarely-invoked legal strategy—reimbursement alimony—to help a client regain her confidence and restart her engineering career after a short-term marriage left her financially and emotionally stuck.

💬 Highlights:

• From Peace Corps to courtroom: Rebecca’s unique path to law

• Why emotional intelligence matters in family law

• The power of overlooked legal tools in life-changing cases

• How real transformation is possible through legal support

  
  

📍 Connect with Rebecca:- BedfordFamilyLaw.com
- Book a consultation online anytime
- (781) 499-2016

📣 Know a lawyer who cares? Contact us at (914) 666-6600.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Rocco Cozza, founder and managing partner of Cozza Law Group—a firm with offices in Pittsburgh, New York City, and Nashville. Rocco shares his unconventional journey from psychology major and personal trainer to building a thriving, people-first law practice serving entrepreneurs, creatives, and businesses.

You’ll hear how a free talk on kindness in the workplace led to a million-dollar client, why Rocco emphasizes emotional intelligence in legal practice, and how understanding human dynamics fuels his firm's success across three states.

💼 Topics Covered:

• Psychology's role in legal strategy

• Building a client-focused, multi-office firm

• The power of giving without expectation

• Why kindness is good business

📍 Connect with Rocco:
- CozzaLaw.com
- [email protected]- Active on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

📣 Know a lawyer who goes above and beyond? Reach out to us at (914) 666-6600.