Join us for an insightful discussion with Peter Bochnewich, owner of Bochnewich Law Offices, as he shares wisdom from his impressive 32-year career in Trust and Estate litigation. Peter details his journey from general civil litigation to specializing in complex trust and estate disputes, emphasizing the profound impact of mentorship on his development and his commitment to guiding younger attorneys. He offers a look into managing his own firm, the importance of maintaining civility with opposing counsel, adapting to technological advancements like cloud-based software and the emerging role of AI in law, and underscores the value of hands-on experience and continuous learning in the legal profession.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Introduction: Peter details his firm's focus on trust and estate litigation (80%), estate planning (10%), and other civil matters, along with his 32 years of experience and geographic reach.
(4:29) Business Skills from Pre-Law Corporate Career
(5:09) Early Career: Civil Litigation & Insurance Defense Experience
(7:11) Critical Role of Mentorship & "Learning the Craft"
(7:41) Benefits of Office Environment & Peer Learning
(10:14) Challenges: Overwhelm, Client Management, Maintaining Passion
(11:20) Mentoring: Patience & Effective Teaching for New Attorneys
(15:16) Tech Adoption: Practice Management Software (Leap) & Cloud Systems
(16:21) AI in Law: A Helpful Tool, Not a Replacement for Human Judgment
(19:52) Tech for Efficiency & High-Quality Work Product
(21:28) Client Communication: Billing, Strategy, Managing Expectations
(23:11) Work-Life Balance & Long-Term Career Passion
(25:21) When to Start Your Own Firm: Gaining Experience & Reputation
(27:07) Running a Firm: Administrative & Business Management
(29:28) Firm Legacy & Succession Planning Thoughts
(30:51) Key Advice: Love the Profession, Hard Work, Strong Writing, Preparation
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