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Are you an attorney looking for advice on growth and perspective? In this podcast episode, Tyson interviews Tarl Johnson, a family law attorney about the journey from experiencing childhood trauma to building a successful career as a lawyer and the ethical dilemmas in family law.

Family law can come with a lot of challenges for an attorney, especially dealing with contentious situations and clients. Tarl chats about the importance of being honest with clients, coming from someone who experienced a traumatic childhood. For Tarl, his traumatic childhood led to the need to be ethical when it comes to dealing with clients and sometimes it includes telling someone he is not the best fit to represent them. It is important to practice law while staying true and accountable to yourself, especially if something goes against your better judgement or ethical standards.

Tarl provides some insights on the best strategies to grow as an attorney and a firm. Tarl advises attorneys and small firms alike to be careful who they connect with and to know their worth. It is important to not be shortsighted in your future. For attorneys who are looking to make a lot of money, it is important to consider the aspects that come with that, which include heavier workloads and increased demand.

Take a listen to learn more from Tarl Johnson.

00:53 Identifying the 'Monsters'

09:13 Background and Family Trauma

14:43 Processing Childhood Trauma

19:29 The Importance of Self-Care

24:13 Passion vs. Skill

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Resilience, Empathy, and the Business of Family Law with Tarl Johnson

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