Faith, Family & Authentic Lawyering | Don McClure on Building a Practice That Puts People First

What happens when a lawyer decides that bigger isn't always better?

On this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, Neal Goldstein sits down with Don McClure — a Houston attorney, former police officer, and community leader — who's spent the last 30 years proving that success in law doesn't have to come at the cost of integrity, family, or peace of mind.

Don and his wife, Edith, have built a practice that's less about billboards and more about belonging — where every client feels seen, heard, and valued. From handwritten notes and phone calls to charity events and summer reading programs, Don's firm has become more than a business. It's a hub for human connection.

In this heartfelt conversation, Don shares how his faith, humility, and life experiences shaped not only the lawyer he became — but the man he strives to be.

Watch now on YouTube HERE

 

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🔍 What You'll Learn

✅ How Don McClure turned a small Houston firm into a community pillar
✅ Why authenticity and communication are more powerful than marketing spend
✅ How growing up in dysfunction taught him empathy and intentional living
✅ The impact of being a police officer on his approach to client care
✅ How faith and family keep him grounded in an ego-driven profession
✅ What most lawyers misunderstand about connection and communication
✅ Why being proactive with clients actually saves time — and builds trust
✅ The story behind his firm's culture of giving back (from bike giveaways to reading programs)
✅ How moving to Mexico helped him redefine "success" and "enough"

 

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💡 Why This Episode Matters for Lawyers

In an age of Google ads, SEO campaigns, and social media competition, it's easy to forget what actually matters. Don reminds us that the best marketing is genuine care — and that your character is the real differentiator.

This episode is a must-listen for lawyers who:

• Feel burned out chasing endless growth goals
  
  

• Want to build a meaningful, sustainable firm that aligns with their values
  
  

• Are tired of the "billboard lawyer" image and want to stand out for the right reasons
  
  

• Believe that how you practice law matters just as much as what you practice
  
  

 

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🧠 Key Takeaways

• Communication isn't just a task — it's trust in action.
  
  

• Your story (and your scars) can become your greatest connection point.
  
  

• Scaling doesn't always mean more — sometimes it means better.
  
  

• Clients remember how you made them feel, not how fast you settled their case.
  
  

 

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🎙️ About That One Lawyer™ Podcast

Hosted by attorney Neal Goldstein, That One Lawyer™ Podcast goes beyond legal talk. It's real lawyers having real conversations about what it takes to build a fulfilling practice — and a meaningful life.

Each week, Neal interviews attorneys, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who've redefined success in law through authenticity, empathy, and relationships.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.