You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law

James Mattox III, a Southern University Law Center graduate, explains why he practices personal injury law and the benefits of trusting your law firm co-founder.

Show Notes

James Mattox III intended to become a parole officer before a college professor encouraged him to impact more lives by becoming a lawyer. James Mattox III started law school without knowing anyone who looked like him or came from a small town. Now, James Mattox III is co-founder of the law firm that specializes in personal injury, bankruptcy, and Texas family law.

Listen to learn:

  • Advice for cofounding a law firm
  • Why bankruptcy and personal injury law pair are complementary practices
  • The benefits of virtual law firms for new lawyers

We also discuss:

  • How bankruptcy and personal injury law interact
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and want to own a business
  • How an encouraging teacher can change your life
  • The importance of getting honest advice when choosing a law school

James Mattox III is licensed to practice law in Texas. Learn more about James Mattox III:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carwreck_professor/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattoxlawfirm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themattoxlawfirm/

Website: https://www.themattoxlawfirm.com

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What is You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law?

Are you an ambitious lawyer who feels limited in life? A law student who daydreams about impacting the world? Did you struggle with the bar exam? Are you bored working as a lawyer?

You Are A Lawyer is an interview-based podcast that promotes lawyers with fearless career changes, ambitious side hustles, and extraordinary lives.

On this top-rated podcast, Kyla talks to law school graduates, attorneys, and lawyers about the risks they've taken, the joys (and challenges) of law school, and their transitions out of legal careers.

Ranked at 17 of the Top 90 Legal Podcasts, this podcast will motivate you to start that business, unpack some drama from law school, consider a nontraditional career, and push you to embrace the hobby you’ve been hiding.

There are so many ways to use your law degree. Whether you’re working as an artist, tech investor, coach, or blogger, if you’ve graduated from law school, YOU ARE A LAWYER, and your law degree is valuable.

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