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The Free Lawyer

Gary Miles
Legal Profession
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Stress Management
Perfectionism
Law Practice
Mindfulness
Client Relationships
Coaching
Time Management
Law
Law Firms
Legal Practice
Lawyers
Legal Career
Resilience
Legal Marketing
Career Fulfillment
Imposter Syndrome

The Free Lawyer® Podcast is where high-performing attorneys come when success starts to feel like a trap. Hosted by trial lawyer, managing partner, and attorney freedom coach Gary Miles — with over 40 years in practice — this podcast delivers honest conversations and practical tools to help you escape burnout, conquer perfectionism, and build a practice that serves your life, not consumes it. Two ... more

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Latest Episodes

Thomas made exactly three critical structural shifts to turn his law practice around.

In this episode of The Free Lawyer, host Gary Miles explores how unchecked availability and 24/7 texting can turn an elite professional into a "human punching bag.... more

You know your revenue number. You can probably recite your billing rate without thinking. But ask most law firm owners what they actually want to take home this year, and they go quiet. That gap between generating money and building wealth is exactly... more

Evening Power Planning, Morning Victory Formula, and the Triangle System.

Host and coach, Gary Miles challenges the common belief that low law firm productivity is a personnel issue, arguing instead that the fault lies within an outdated operating m... more

You have the wins, the reputation, and the résumé. But underneath it all, you are exhausted, running on empty, and your body may already be telling you what your mind refuses to hear. What neuroscience now confirms is that the source of that sufferin... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Gonifas
CPA, founder of Silver Peaks Accounting
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Episode: From Rearview Mirror to Roadmap: Building Real Financial Freedom for Your Law Firm with Jessica Gonifas #424
Sammy Catone
Former litigation attorney and founder of Sammy Catone Coaching
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Episode: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Sammy Catone on Rewiring Your Brain and Reclaiming Your Life as a Lawyer #422
Molly Thomas
Former trial attorney, mediator, entrepreneur; founder of Mediation Florida
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Episode: It Is Never Too Late to Choose Differently: Molly Thomas on Career Reinvention and Designing a Legal Practice That Fits Your Life #420
Julia Lewis
Founder of LevLegal; co-founder of a nationwide legal recruiting firm
LevLegal; legal recruiting partner
Episode: Why Your Law Firm Feels Busy But Stuck — and How to Fix It with Julia Lewis #418
Sandy Fisch
CEO of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, co-founder of the organization
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Episode: How to Build a Systems-Driven Law Firm That Creates Wealth, Freedom, and a Legacy with Sandy Fisch #416
Elisa Silverglade
Director of Intelligent Automation at Techromatic
Techromatic
Episode: Robots Should Do the Paperwork: RPA for Law Firms with Elisa Silverglade #414
Matthew Fornaro
Business law attorney in South Florida
Florida Bar, DC Bar
Episode: Breaking Free from Big Law: How One Attorney Built a Practice Worth Loving #412
Colleen Joyce
CEO of lawyer.com
lawyer.com
Episode: Colleen Joyce on Empathy, AI, and Building Lawyer.com Into a Legal Tech Powerhouse #410
Fabi Paolini
Brand message architect who helps professionals position themselves uniquely
Brand Messages
Episode: Escape the Commodity Trap: Why Elite Lawyers Still Sound Like Everyone Else #408

Host

Gary Miles
Host of The Free Lawyer, attorney freedom coach, trial lawyer with decades of practice.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Informational and inspiring podcast!

    I have listened to Gary’s podcast for awhile and am honored to be a guest on an upcoming episode. Gary has many great thoughts to share with lawyers, encouraging us to think outside of the box and challenge assumptions that often come with thinking like a lawyer. His ideas are insightful and each episode includes actionable items and useful takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MistyL922
    United States2 months ago
  • Must listen for attorneys

    I'm a listener and also had the pleasure of being a guest. The Free Lawyer is a must listen - not just for attorneys, but for anyone feeling stuck and seeking more out of their lives. He has created a space where real, authentic conversations happen, providing tangible takeaways to find more success and happiness. Thank you, Gary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammy Catone
    United States3 months ago
  • So much wisdom

    I found Gary’s podcast back in 2024 while I was researching for a keynote speech I was to deliver for a group of criminal defense attorneys. I have learned so much from Gary over the years, both about helping lawyers communicate & access peak performance & peace … AND how to manage your time and energy as a business owner. I was recently a guest on the show and was so honored to have this full circle moment with Gary. Thank you Gary for all that you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabby Rosely
    United States3 months ago
  • REALITY for Lawyers!

    If you are a lawyer who loves what you do but is struggling with how to find room in your life for your other loves, Gary’s podcast is a must. As a former trial lawyer and managing partner of a law firm, he’s seen it all. He’s taken his own life lessons and turned them into learning opportunities for others to create a better path forward. Through his own stories and those of his guests, it’s easy to pick up nuggets of information that can make a real difference in the life of anyone in the l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACMMediation
    United States4 months ago
  • Honest take on the legal industry

    As a recent guest (Casey Berman from Leave Law Behind) on The Free Lawyer podcast, I want to say what a great experience it was. Gary is a fantastic host, a natural storyteller, and an incredible listener. He brings out the best in his guests and in his audience.

    What makes the show especially meaningful is that Gary’s lived the lawyer life himself. He knows the highs and lows, and that real experience adds depth, trust, and credibility to every conversation.

    Most of all, the podcast feels ref... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey Berman
    United States7 months ago

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Insightful host with a practical, human-centered approach to law.
Consistently authentic and relatable, covering tough topics transparently.
High‑value content for lawyers seeking balance and growth.
Guests bring real expertise and actionable takeaways for lawyers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Sammy Catone on Rewiring Your Brain and Reclaiming Your Life as a Lawyer #422
Q: Walk us through those three pillars in practice and why that sequence matters.
Rewire identifies subconscious beliefs, rebuild strengthens self-worth, and reconnect involves finding a spiritual or larger-than-self connection; together they create a regulated nervous system enabling better decision-making and sustainable success.
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Sammy Catone on Rewiring Your Brain and Reclaiming Your Life as a Lawyer #422
Q: What was the turning point that finally cracked it open for you? And why do you think everything else fell short?
Sammy explains that neuroscience and the realization that thoughts and subconscious beliefs were fueling anxiety and illness led her to adopt neuroplasticity-based strategies, invert harmful beliefs, and seek evidence for new, healthier beliefs.
It Is Never Too Late to Choose Differently: Molly Thomas on Career Reinvention and Designing a Legal Practice That Fits Your Life #420
Q: What gave you the courage to build something entirely new rather than simply modify what you already had?
She emphasizes survival and the desire for a sustainable, multidimensional life, plus leveraging her Cayman Islands venture and the hospitality-side experiences to inform a new, tech-forward mediation practice.
It Is Never Too Late to Choose Differently: Molly Thomas on Career Reinvention and Designing a Legal Practice That Fits Your Life #420
Q: Molly, welcome to The Free Lawyer. So glad to have you here.
A warm introduction to Molly as a guest, highlighting her transition from litigation to mediation and her focus on sustainable practices that align with life and meaning.
Robots Should Do the Paperwork: RPA for Law Firms with Elisa Silverglade #414
Q: What makes Elisa's approach unique for law firms?
Her background in law office management gives practical, institution-based insight into what law firms actually need, allowing tailored automation that fits specific practice areas and workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Free Lawyer

What is The Free Lawyer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high‑performing lawyers seeking freedom from burnout, perfectionism, and the scaling traps that come with success. Episodes blend practical frameworks for personal and firm growth—ranging from shifting from external to internal authority, building sustainable practice systems, to leveraging financial data and coaching for leadership—and frequently feature guests who bring coaching, finance, mediation, or business development perspectives tailored to law firms. It's notable for its emphasis on work‑life integration, authentic storytelling, and actionable scripts for transforming culture, governance, and client delivery without sacrificing performance.

Listeners are likely practitioners and firm leaders who want practical... more

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1. Jessica Gonifas
2. Sammy Catone
3. Molly Thomas
4. Julia Lewis
5. Sandy Fisch
6. Elisa Silverglade
7. Matthew Fornaro
8. Colleen Joyce

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