Arthur sat down with Garrick Hollander, co-founder and co-managing partner of Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP, a premier boutique insolvency and bankruptcy law firm based in Southern California. Garrick shared his unconventional journey, starting with his entrepreneurial ventures before law school, leading to his expertise in bankruptcy law, and ultimately establishing a thriving boutique firm focused on corporate debtor work.

Show Notes:

(0:49) Manufacturing headbands, running a mail order business, getting into real estate syndication, and providing a party service business.

(13:05) The transition to Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP involved addressing inequities in partner contributions, proposing a new compensation formula, and ultimately becoming co-managing partner.

(22:50) The importance of family support in his success, maintaining work-life balance by prioritizing family time, setting boundaries with clients, and taking regular vacations.

(27:45) When hiring and retaining staff, preference for a small, efficient team over a volume-based approach.

(35:30) Recognizing red flags in clients, the importance of objectivity and critical thinking

(40:30) Building a reputation through passion, candor, vulnerability, and delivering exceptional results, leading to organic referrals from satisfied clients.

(46:44) For attorneys considering entrepreneurship, Garrick recommends gaining experience before starting a firm, building a client base, and having a clear vision for scaling.

(48:00) Closing thoughts

Email Garrick: ghollander@wghlawyers.com

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