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Hot Docket Podcast

Hot Docket Podcast is a biweekly slice of legal marketing hosted by the founders of MeanPug Digital, Andrew Nasrinpay and Bobby Steinbach. Join us every two weeks as we serve up cutting-edge SEO strategies for lawyers, discuss operational challenges, and provide fresh perspectives on the latest trends, technology, and tactics in legal marketing.

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Carson Honeycutt

Alaska Workers' Compensation Law Firm

11/12/2025

Marine Sergeant Turned Lawyer On ADR and Why Lawyers Need to Adapt or Die

What makes someone leave the Marines, move to Alaska, and become a lawyer? In this episode of Hot Docket, former Marine Carson Honeycutt reveals how military discipline and a sense of duty led him to build a successful legal career at the edge of the world. From navigating Alaska’s one-of-a-kind workers’ compensation system to leading with empathy in mediation, Carson breaks down how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and AI are shaping the next era of law. Hosted by Bobby Steinbach and Andrew Nasrinpay, this episode offers a rare look at how courage and adaptability define great lawyers — even in the most extreme environments.

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Joseph Simons

Simons Law Office

10/29/2025

The Hardest Case This Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Ever Had

Criminal defense is more than law — it’s psychology, instinct, and grit. Boston defense attorney Joseph Simons joins Hot Docket to share the raw truth behind decades in criminal law: from DUIs and serious felonies to the courtroom strategies that win trust and acquittals. He also opens up about his path from musician to trial lawyer, his perspective on public defenders vs. private counsel, and the lessons he’s learned representing clients across 90+ courts.

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Donald Smolen

Smolen Law

10/15/2025

The “Impossible” Cases That Built a 7-Figure Law Firm

What happens when you take on the “impossible” cases every other firm rejects? Donald Smolen, Founder of Smolen Law, shares how betting on complexity—and saying yes when others say no—helped him build one of Oklahoma’s top personal injury firms. From catastrophic torts to nursing home abuse, Don breaks down how empathy, persistence, and referral partnerships drive real results in high-stakes litigation.

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Richard Huttner

Law Office of Richard B. Huttner

10/01/2025

Jury Selection Red Flags, Fact Patterns as Widgets, and Defense Strategies

What makes a great defense lawyer? Richard Huttner joins Bobby and Andrew to unpack three decades of lessons in criminal defense, from mastering jury selection to balancing empathy and objectivity in high-stakes cases. Hear how he built a career on DUI and assault trials while adapting to the fast-changing world of legal marketing.

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David Craig

Craig, Kelley, and Faultless LLC

09/17/2025

How to Pick The Right Attorney & The Blueprint to Scale a Trial Firm

Empathy over ads. David Craig, founding partner of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, shares how client care, smart intake, and trust—not flashy marketing—drive real law firm growth and long-term success.

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Scott Distasio

Distasio Personal Injury Law Firm

08/20/2025

The $0 Ad Budget Strategy That Built a Personal Injury Law Firm

Board Certified trial lawyer Scott Distasio reveals how he turned risky medical malpractice cases and viral YouTube Shorts into a winning formula for competing with Florida’s biggest PI firms.

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Geoff Jones

The Jones Firm

08/06/2025

From Personal Tragedy to Personal Injury Justice

Geoff Jones of The Jones Firm, shares how losing his mom in a drunk driving accident shaped the way he practices law. From walking away from volume PI firms to building a client-first practice powered by empathy, tech, and trial-ready strategy—Geoff opens up about what it really takes to run a values-driven firm.

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David Laborde

Laborde Earles Injury Law

07/23/2025

How to Scale Your Firm & Avoid Legal Tech Scams

David Laborde is a seasoned trial attorney and partner at Laborde Earles Injury Law. From leading complex personal injury cases to navigating mass torts and mentoring a growing team, he brings decades of experience—and plenty of perspective—to the Hot Docket.

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Kyle Robbins

Robbins Estate Law

07/09/2025

How to Build a Scalable Firm That Runs Itself

In today’s legal market, hiring for skill isn’t enough. Law firms need to rethink how they attract, engage, and retain top talent. Kyle Robbins is not just building a fast-growing practice—he’s reinventing how law firms hire, engage, and manage their people through innovative processes you won’t hear about in your typical legal playbook.

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Michael Egenthal

Squabble App

06/25/2025

Courtroom Optional: The App Changing How Everyday People Sue

Tune in to learn the surprising bottlenecks of the small claims process, how Squabble is changing the game for plaintiffs and courts alike, and what legal tech means for traditional law firms.

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