Today in this episode Pankaj is joined by Parag. This is a special podcast today because Parag also happens to be a close friend. Parag and I first met a meeting for lawyers who meditate here in Los Angeles about five years ago. While most of the meeting was silent, we both enjoy meeting new people and it was only a matter of time until we started chatting. After running into each other a few times, we realized how much we had in common and at one point discussed joining our law firms. In the end, we didn’t want to do something that may jeopardize our friendship, but that is a topic we can dive into a little today.
Parag is not only a fantastic business and personal injury lawyer but a super interesting person with deep compassion and empathy for those around him. As a result of his dedication to helping his clients, he has been featured in numerous publications including the L.A. Times and Rolling Stone Magazine. He has been selected as Rising Start by SuperLawyers in 2017, 2018, and 2020. He has secured large settlements for his clients and obtained successful outcomes when clients had lost hope. His background in finance and other jobs that he will discuss has given him a unique ability to connect with clients and build a truly service-oriented practice.
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[0:00]- Introduction to guest
[4:22]- What do you think about LA and why is it so attractive to many people?
[8:40]- Defining entrepreneurs and an entrepreneur entrepreneurial-ism and entrepreneurship
[14:40]- How have you balanced the whole idea of doubt and persistence?
[20:17]- The ability to step back and reflect on the bigger picture will help to make a better decision
[27:47]- How do you deal with difficult opposing counsel?
[33:33]- What are your thoughts on having a partner in law or in business?
[40:50]- What is communication and why is it important?
[45:54]- Dealing with a lot of breach of contract type cases
[52:02]- The subscription model is interesting
[57:38]- Talking about technology and the way forward.
QUOTES: "You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end.