In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Steve Shellist, a Houston trial attorney whose career has taken him from prosecution and criminal defense to personal injury law.

Steve shares how a teacher told him at just ten years old that he would become a lawyer, why he spent nearly a decade in the hotel industry before finally returning to that calling, and how his time as a prosecutor in Harris County shaped his views on justice, accountability, and the responsibility lawyers carry.

The conversation also dives into Steve’s transition into personal injury, his aggressive trial mindset, the difference between criminal and civil litigation, his work as a legal analyst for ABC13, and why empathy becomes fuel when fighting for injured clients. Steve also explains why he prefers a quality-driven practice over a high-volume firm and why professionalism still matters in the legal industry.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Chip Wagar, a veteran trial attorney with roughly 45 years of legal experience and more than 100 jury trials behind him.

Chip shares how To Kill a Mockingbird inspired him to become a lawyer, his early career defending Exxon and other companies in maritime and personal injury litigation, and why he eventually shifted toward representing victims of medical malpractice. He breaks down what makes malpractice cases uniquely difficult, why case selection and preparation matter, and what decades in the courtroom have taught him about winning and losing.

The conversation also explores Louisiana’s medical malpractice system, Chip’s efforts to reform damage caps, a heartbreaking case involving a nine-year-old girl, practicing alongside his daughter, and the responsibility experienced lawyers have to mentor the next generation. His advice is simple: pursue excellence relentlessly, prepare obsessively, and speak up when you see injustice.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Brandon Dawson, co-founder of the Thumbs Up Guys, to talk about adversity, personal injury law, law firm growth, and building a recognizable legal brand.

Brandon shares how losing his father at a young age shaped his resilience, why he left finance after the 2008 crash, and how plaintiff-side work gave him a stronger sense of purpose. He also breaks down how he learned the business of law, helped scale a growing PI firm, and eventually partnered with Ryan Siegel, Ryan Miller, and Jeff Ward to launch their own practice.

The conversation dives into the creation of the Thumbs Up Guys brand, building culture, scaling to roughly 2,500 active cases, and why memorable marketing only works when the client experience and case results back it up.

Brandon closes with his advice to young attorneys and entrepreneurs: be patient, bet on yourself, and intentionally do things that make you uncomfortable.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Don J. Foty to talk about wage and hour law, worker rights, class actions, collective actions, serious personal injury litigation, and what it means to fight for people who have been wronged.

Don shares how he studied finance at the University of Texas, why law school became the next step, and how early personal injury work led him into representing workers in unpaid wage claims. He breaks down the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime law, worker misclassification, retaliation claims, class certification, and why many employees do not even realize they are being underpaid.

The conversation also covers taking on major corporations like Amazon, pursuing cases all the way to state supreme courts, serious injury and birth injury matters, daycare negligence, hiring the right team, being selective with cases, and why good lawyers must be passionate about helping people.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Zachary B. Herschensohn, a Washington personal injury attorney who has practiced law since 2003 and built his own firm from the ground up after launching his practice in 2009.

Zachary shares how growing up with academic parents and watching his attorney uncle serve real people influenced his decision to pursue law. After attending Western Washington University and St. John’s University School of Law, he built experience across personal injury, asbestos litigation, product liability, maritime law, Jones Act claims, car accidents, and premises liability before starting his own practice.

The conversation dives deep into Zachary’s philosophy of plaintiff-side law. He explains why contingency fees appealed to him, why helping injured people remains one of the most rewarding parts of the profession, and why a lawyer’s track record against insurance companies matters. Zachary describes every trial lawyer as having a “letterman jacket” that insurers can evaluate based on litigation history, verdicts, volume, and results.

Zachary also shares the case that changed him: a Washington State ferry worker who suffered a devastating back injury after slipping in a parking lot. Despite difficult facts, years of litigation, an appeal, enormous defense spending, and repeated opportunities to walk away, Zachary continued fighting for roughly five years before the case ultimately settled for $500,000. He explains how the experience hardened his resolve and cemented a defining characteristic of his career: he does not give up.

The episode also explores Zachary’s extreme work ethic, including years of working weekends, delaying other areas of his life to master trial practice, and even returning to trial shortly after suffering a heart attack. He reflects on how his definition of success has evolved through ideas from John Wooden, shifting from pure outcomes toward maximum effort and becoming more forgiving of himself.

Zachary then breaks down the business side of personal injury law: acquiring other practices, growing his caseload, building administrative systems, hiring experienced operational talent, creating predictable cash flow, and using that financial strength to fund marketing. He argues that running a financially healthy law firm is not separate from client advocacy—it is what allows an attorney to reject bad settlements and fight for what a client actually deserves.

He closes by explaining why every client should be treated the way a lawyer would treat their best friend, son, or daughter, and what “louder lawyer” means to him: amplifying an ethical, principled message so more people can hear it clearly.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Eric Mausner to talk about his path from growing up in a three-generation legal family to becoming a prosecutor in Miami and eventually building his own personal injury law firm.

Eric shares how he knew from childhood that he wanted to be a lawyer, why hospitality work helped shape the way he connects with clients, and how his early years in the Manhattan DA, Brooklyn DA, and Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office taught him how to investigate, prepare, and prove a case. He opens up about trying cases as a young prosecutor, handling sex crimes and other serious matters, and learning to do the right thing even when no one is watching.

The conversation also explores Eric’s transition from criminal law into personal injury, including why PI stood out as the right mix of trial work, entrepreneurship, helping people, and long-term opportunity. He explains how difficult that shift really was, what prosecutors are not prepared for when they enter civil practice, and how learning medicine, civil procedure, insurance strategy, and case economics changed the way he approached law.

Eric also discusses the business side of building a firm, including bringing in his first cases, realizing he enjoyed business development, and taking the risk of launching his own practice with almost nothing. He talks candidly about starting with one slip-and-fall case, building a pipeline from scratch, and growing into a real team over time.

Throughout the episode, Eric emphasizes the importance of people skills, client trust, trial preparation, and staying grounded in service. He shows why personal injury work is not just about law, but about understanding human beings from every walk of life and helping them when they need it most.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Logan Quirk to talk about his path into personal injury law, what it really takes to build a law firm, and why authenticity matters more than image.

Logan shares how he once dreamed of becoming a sports writer, why law school eventually became the right path, and how working with his brother during the 2008 economy pushed him deeper into personal injury work. He talks about what drew him to the David-versus-Goliath side of the profession, how helping injured people became meaningful to him, and why some clients do not just need money, they need someone who will actually listen and fight for their goals.

The conversation also dives into the early grind of starting a law practice, including the now-famous story of Logan working as a pedicab operator in San Diego while building his firm. He explains why getting clients was the hardest part of the early years, how he thinks about marketing, what small firms get wrong when chasing “silver bullet” strategies, and why staying true to yourself matters more than trying to look like every other lawyer.

Logan also opens up about trial stress, litigation, witness problems, dealing with insurance companies, difficult client conversations, the impact certain clients have had on his life, and what kind of legacy he hopes his firm leaves behind. He closes by sharing what “louder lawyer” means to him: being who you are, standing out responsibly, and helping people in a real and meaningful way.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Aaron S. Feuer to talk about the journey that took him from a competitive sports upbringing to becoming a board-certified civil trial lawyer and respected personal injury attorney in Florida.

Aaron shares how athletics shaped his discipline, confidence, and mindset, and why those same qualities became essential in the courtroom. He opens up about leaving Dartmouth, returning to Florida, finding his footing in law school, and learning to trust his own path instead of chasing someone else’s version of success.

The conversation also dives into Aaron’s early legal career, including his time as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, where he gained extensive courtroom experience trying serious criminal cases. He explains how that background helped prepare him for civil litigation, why trial experience still matters in personal injury law, and what separates lawyers who can actually try cases from those who only market themselves as litigators.

Aaron also discusses the meaning of board certification in civil trial law, the value of preparation and professionalism, and how he built his practice through credibility, client trust, and real courtroom skill. He closes by sharing what “louder lawyer” means to him: standing on principle, speaking with confidence, and doing the work the right way.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Rose Harper to talk about her path from a young single mom and Spanish major to becoming a trial-tested attorney licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Rose shares how she nearly became a teacher, why she chose law school instead, and how early inspiration from her aunt’s community-based legal practice shaped the vision for her own firm. She opens up about passing both the New York and New Jersey bar on the first try, working in insurance defense, gaining jury trial experience at Liberty Mutual, and eventually making the leap to plaintiff-side personal injury law.

The conversation also explores Rose’s mission to serve everyday people, especially Spanish-speaking families, mothers, and clients who feel ignored by police, insurers, or larger institutions. She explains why she wanted to build a community-centered law firm, how she approaches growth in different life seasons, and why trust, storytelling, and client connection matter in personal injury work.

Rose also discusses hiring her first team members, building through referrals, creating educational content, and launching community events like her Lunch and Learn series. She closes by sharing what “louder lawyer” means to her: showing up boldly, serving people well, and growing a law practice rooted in purpose.

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In this episode of Loudr Lawyer Network, host Raje sits down with Jon David Huffman to talk about his path into commercial litigation, how a mentor helped shape his legal career, and why fraud-related business disputes became the center of his practice.

Jon shares the story of family litigation that lasted more than a decade, how that experience influenced the way he views legal conflict, and how encouragement from mentor Marshall Jaffe helped set him on the path to law school. He also talks about working his first cases, trying his first jury trial, and learning early that anyone can become a victim of fraud when trust is exploited.

The conversation explores what commercial litigation actually looks like in practice, including business partner disputes, embezzlement, real estate conflicts, family business breakdowns, trade secret theft, and intellectual property fights. Jon explains how his firm approaches high-stakes cases with what he calls persistent, unrelenting pressure, why clients want a lawyer willing to go to battle for them, and how key moments in a case can create leverage for trial or settlement.

Jon also discusses the growing role of AI in legal disputes, how clients sometimes come in with bad legal conclusions generated by AI tools, and why human judgment still matters in complex litigation. He closes by sharing what “louder lawyer” means to him: adding value to clients, team, family, and everyone around you.

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