From Partner to Solo: Launching a Law Firm Brand and Winning Referrals

In this episode of Legal Late Night, host Jared Correia outlines a strategic five-pillar roadmap for scaling a small law firm through smarter tech, hiring, and diversified marketing. Special guest Rob Hartigan of LionHart Injury Law also joins the show to share how he built a powerhouse personal injury brand from scratch, including the story behind a massive $6 million settlement.

Rob Hartigan, founder of LionHart Injury Law, on the Legal Late Night podcast
Our Host
Jared Correia headshot photo

Jared Correia, Esq.

Founder, CEO at Red Cave Law Firm Consulting
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Topic

Law Firm Growth Roadmap

Episode

38

Duration

1 hr 5 min 32 sec

Date

16/01/2026

About This Episode

Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia provides a strategic roadmap for small law firm growth and explores the bold journey of launching a new personal injury brand.

First, Jared shares his “Growth Roadmap” for small law firms. He breaks down the five key pillars of scaling a practice: choosing the right technology, implementing process management, developing a hiring protocol, analyzing granular profitability, and diversifying your marketing beyond referrals.

Then, we are joined by Rob Hartigan, founder of LionHart Injury Law. Rob shares his “origin story” of moving from Boston to Atlanta to support his wife’s dream job and launching his own firm in a new market. He discusses the risks of leaving a partnership, the strategy behind creating a unique brand name instead of “Hartigan & Associates,” and how he secured a $6 million settlement within his first 18 months. Rob also reveals his secrets for “intentional networking” and why he believes most lawyers are “bad at marketing” on social media.

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: “The Wheel of Justice.” Jared spins the wheel to ask Rob random questions—from his preference for Westlaw’s AI features to the “craziest referral” he’s ever received (involving a car vs. a tree). Plus, find out why Rob thinks cats are superior to dogs and hear his near-miss encounter with Robert Kraft.
Learn more about Lionhart Injury Law.

Our Guest

Rob Hartigan, LionHart Injury Law

Rob Hartigan

Founder of LionHart Injury Law

Rob Hartigan is a tenacious personal injury attorney and the founder of LionHart Injury Law, where he leverages nearly a decade of litigation experience to advocate for victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death across Atlanta and Boston.

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