More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 27

In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Shawn Cole, managing partner at Hill Hill Carter Franco Cole & Black where she has worked for nearly 25 of her 32 years of practicing law. Shawn is based in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm has other offices in Birmingham, Fairhope, and Kentucky.

Shawn practices law primarily in the workers' compensation area and is a mediator. While she loves the practice of law and mediating cases, she is passionate about her community and finding ways to serve those who are underserved, partnering with groups such as Flatline Community Coalition (on north side of town) or Strong Foundation (on the west side of town) to connect people who may have resources of time, talents, or money to support the boots on the ground ministries who are truly effective. Shawn loves that her family shares her passion for service and believes her children are so deeply moved to serve because of their involvement in local missions from early childhood.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* How Shawn Cole’s upbringing inspireD her lifelong commitment to community service

* The unique approach Shawn’s law firm takes to encourage volunteerism among its staff

* How organizations like Strong Foundation and Flatline Community Coalition are transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Montgomery

* A powerful story that illustrates the impact of mentorship and support on a young person’s future

* The ways Shawn Cole defines being “more than a lawyer” and how others can follow her example

Learn more about Shawn Cole:

* Visit Hill Hill Carter’s website: https://www.hillhillcarter.com

* Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-cole-29871b12

* Follow Hill Hill Carter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillhillcarter

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About More Than a Lawyer:

The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases.

Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer:

https://www.jinkscrow.com

Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.:

* Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com

* Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson/

* Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow

* Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam

* Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/

* Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/

* Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 26

In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Hunter Garnett, cowboy lawyer & managing partner of Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers from Danville, Alabama.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* What inspired Hunter Garnett to pursue a career in personal injury law and how his background influenced his journey

* How Hunter’s family became involved with Grace Ministries and the impact the organization has had in Guatemala

* Ways Grace Ministries empowers Guatemalan youth through education and vocational training

* How listeners can support Grace Ministries and contribute to its mission from afar

* Why Hunter believes it is important for lawyers to be actively involved in their local communities and how he balances professional and personal life

Learn more about Hunter Garnett:

* Visit Grace Ministries’ Website and consider donating: https://www.aglimpseofgrace.com

* Follow Grace Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aglimpseofgrace

* Visit Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers’ website: https://huntsvilleinjurylawyers.com/team

* Connect with Hunter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-garnett-56895876

* Visit and subscribe to Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers’ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@garnettpattersoninjurylawyers

* Follow Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarnettPattersonLaw

* Follow Hunter on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cowboylawyer

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About More Than a Lawyer:

The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases.

Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer:

https://www.jinkscrow.com

Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.:

* Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com

* Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson/

* Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow

* Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam

* Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/

* Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/
* Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 25

In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Tom Soldan, partner at Marquis Law Group.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- Tom Soldan’s inspiration to pursue special education advocacy and how his background influenced this path

- How the collaborative environment at Marquis Law Group benefits both attorneys and their clients

- How Tom’s experience as a lawyer contributed to his role as a youth sports coach and mentor

- The purpose and impact of The Thomas D. Horne Leadership in the Law Program (known commonly as Law Camp), a summer program for rising high school seniors in Loudoun County

- How Tom defines being “more than a lawyer” and what motivates him to give back to his community

Learn more about Tom Soldan:

* View Tom’s profile on Marquis Law Group’s website: https://marquislawgroup.com/attorneys/thomas-c-soldan

* Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soldanlaw

* Learn more about Law Camp: https://loudounbar.org/page/what-is-law-camp

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About More Than a Lawyer:

The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases.

Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer:

https://www.jinkscrow.com

Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.:

* Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com

* Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson/

* Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow

* Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam

* Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/

* Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/
* Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy