🎧 What you will hear: Military Leadership Meets Modern Law Practice
In this new episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason Lazarus speaks with John S. Berry, Army veteran and CEO of Berry Law, about what it takes to build a mission-driven law firm that delivers under pressure. From the battlefield to the courtroom, Berry shares how military discipline, situational awareness, and team development principles translate into legal success.
🗣️ “You have to invest in your team.”
What you’ll learn:
🧱 How to build law firm infrastructure that scales
🎯 Why execution—not just vision—separates great leaders
🎖️ What it means to lead a firm with core values at the center
⚖️ How to deliver for veteran clients who face unique legal challenges
📈 Why leadership is less about motivation and more about systems
This episode is a must-listen for trial lawyers who want to lead with purpose and build firms that last.
🎧 Listen now → https://triallawyerview.com/podcast/
John Berry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/
Berry Law: https://jsberrylaw.com/
📩 Subscribe to the Peak Practice LinkedIn Newsletter for more content like this: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/peak-practice-by-synergy-7259267890535657472/
Chapters
00:00 From Military Leadership to Law Practice
07:04 Evolving as a Law Firm CEO
13:51 Leadership Philosophy and Core Values
22:51 Challenges in Veterans Law Practice
24:59 Client-Centric Approach in Veteran Law
29:49 Leadership Lessons from Veterans
31:34 Riding the Lightning: Embracing Growth
39:07 Investing in Your Team for Success
42:14 Results Over Reputation in Legal Practice
43:18 The Balancing Act of Trial Lawyering
