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.

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🎙️ 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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What if the key to standing out as a lawyer is not in your rates, your referrals, or your résumé... but in how you make people feel?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein interviews Chris Schembra, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Gratitude and Pasta and Gratitude Through Hard Times, and founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. Chris shares how lawyers can use gratitude and emotional intelligence to build deeper trust, create unforgettable client experiences, and grow a practice built on authentic relationships.

Chris has helped over 500,000 leaders around the world strengthen connection using the science of gratitude. His work has impacted over 200 companies, earned 2 Emmy Awards, and been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and USA Today.

Now, he is helping lawyers do the same, because in a competitive industry, how you connect matters more than ever.

Whether you are a young attorney just starting out or a seasoned lawyer ready to change how you build your firm, this episode will change how you think about relationships and success.

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• Why gratitude is a game-changer for lawyers who want long-term growth

• How to build deeper trust in just one client conversation

• Chris’s neuroscience-backed approach to client loyalty and referrals

• Real prompts you can use this week to create stronger relationships

• Why most law firm marketing overlooks the emotional element

• How to move past transactional relationships and create real moments of value

• The hidden cost of avoiding emotional intelligence as a lawyer

• How gratitude works for litigators, solopreneurs, and everyone in between

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Chris Schembra is the founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and relationship-building expert. Known as the "Gratitude Guru" by USA Today, Chris is on a mission to help leaders foster deeper human connection in work and life.

His books Gratitude and Pasta and Gratitude Through Hard Times explore how thankfulness can reshape everything from mental health to business growth. Chris has created award-winning experiences for organizations like Dell, LVMH, Microsoft, and the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

He is a founding member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., NBC, Fox News, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and more.

• What is gratitude-based lawyering

• The science behind emotional intelligence and trust

• The 7:47 Gratitude framework in action

• How to deepen client loyalty without spending more money

• Why young lawyers are missing this

• Building a values-first law firm

• From lead generation to client connection

• Practical gratitude habits for busy lawyers

• Chris’s final challenge for every attorney
  
  
  

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🎙️ 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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What if everything you were told about growing a successful law firm was wrong?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with John Fisher — a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, bestselling author of The Power of a System, and the founder of a referral-only law firm — to reveal the exact strategies that helped him build an empire by doing the opposite of what most lawyers are taught.

John didn’t spend a dime on Google Ads. He doesn’t chase ambulance leads. He doesn’t rely on gimmicks. Instead, he doubled down on systems, referrals, client trust, and thought leadership to create a sustainable, purpose-driven business model that has transformed the lives of countless attorneys and clients.

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• How John Fisher scaled his personal injury law firm

• Why he chose to focus exclusively on medical malpractice — and what niche marketing really means

• The 3 systems that changed everything for his business

• How to become a magnet for lawyer referrals without asking

• The story behind The Power of a System and why he wrote it for lawyers

• Why he believes your legacy is more important than your verdicts

• How to build a reputation without flashy branding

• What most lawyers misunderstand about content, connection, and client experience

• Solo and small firm attorneys who want more control and less chaos

• Lawyers sick of chasing leads and ready to build a business that attracts

• PI attorneys who want to grow a referral-based practice

• Legal entrepreneurs who want to scale their firm with integrity, not gimmicks

• Anyone who wants to design a law firm that works for their life, not just their bank account

“I don’t care about being the guy who had the biggest verdict. I want to be remembered as someone who helped lawyers build their dream lives.”

John Fisher is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, author, and law firm growth strategist. His book, The Power of a System, has become a must-read for lawyers across the country who are tired of burnout and ready to take control of their practices.

John runs John H. Fisher, P.C., a boutique firm in upstate New York that handles complex med-mal cases. He’s also the creator of the Mastermind Experience, a private network for forward-thinking lawyers.

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🌐 Website → https://www.fishermalpracticelaw.com

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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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