What if the defining case of your career was born from tragedy and changed everything?

Michael Barasch never planned to be a lawyer. But unexpected turns, relentless advocacy, and a deep personal connection to his clients turned him into one of the most recognized voices for both 9/11 first responders and civilian survivors.

As managing partner of Barasch & McGarry, Michael and his team have helped secure over $3 billion in compensation and lifetime healthcare for thousands of people through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund from firefighters and police officers to teachers, downtown residents, and families who lost loved ones.

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In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein talks with Michael about:

• How he went from reluctant law student to 9/11 legal advocate

• The career moments that changed his path forever

• Why networking and relationships can matter more than grades or résumés

• Behind-the-scenes of passing the Zadroga Act and securing long-term healthcare funding

• How his firm built trust with thousands of clients during their most difficult moments

• What it takes to lobby Congress as a trial lawyer

• Why being part of the community you serve changes everything

💡 WHO THIS IS FOR:

• Lawyers who want to use their careers for impact, not just income

• Millennial attorneys looking for career clarity and inspiration

• PI lawyers who want to build a client-centered practice

• Legal professionals curious about public interest law and advocacy

• Anyone who believes the law can be a force for good

💬 MICHAEL BARASCH ON PURPOSE:
"I keep thinking there are so many people out there who still don't realize that they're eligible… That brings me so much satisfaction… That feels so good. So no, I don't get tired. I'm just always energized by who else can I reach."

👤 ABOUT MICHAEL BARASCH
Michael Barasch is the managing partner of Barasch & McGarry in New York City, the leading law firm representing 9/11 first responders and survivors. Over the past two decades, he and his team have helped secure more than $3 billion in awards through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. A cancer survivor himself, Michael has turned his firm into a mission-driven practice focused on justice, healthcare, and advocacy for those exposed to the toxic aftermath of 9/11.

🌐 Learn more: 911victims.com

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
That One Lawyer™ Podcast is where lawyers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come to talk about what really matters building a meaningful career based on authenticity, relationships, and long-term growth.

Hosted by Neal Goldstein, this show is for lawyers who want to stop playing the game the way they were taught and start building a career (and life) that actually works.

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