It Takes a Village: How Community Can Help You Achieve Your Loftiest Goals

Allen Tittle loves serving his community — both inside and outside of the courtroom. He grew up in Ohio, went to law school in Ohio, and now serves the people of Ohio, both as an attorney and as a passionate volunteer. 

Allen says “there’s no better feeling” than being able to positively impact the lives of people you grew up with. But why is community so important for Allen, and why should it be one of your core principles as a law firm?

Let’s start with the community inside your firm — your employees. When you invest in the people on your team, you’re building a strong culture and helping your firm (and your people) grow. 

What about your greater community? Of course, giving back to your community helps build your firm’s image and reputation — but that shouldn’t be the main reason for your service. Partnering with local organizations can help you build empathy and connect with those around you. 

One of the charities that Allen and his firm work with is called HansonHouse, which helps care for people with traumatic brain injuries…an area that hits close to home for a personal injury law firm. Through this work, Allen and his team are able to uplift people in their neighborhood. After all, it takes a village to create a strong community.

Listen to this episode of The Judd Shaw Way Podcast with Judd Shaw featuring Allen Tittle, Founding Partner of Tittle & Perlmuter. Allen talks about how his firm is rooted in community, why giving back is so important, and his tips for creating a culture of growth and constant improvement. 

In this episode: 

• [0:37] Judd Shaw introduces his guest, Allen Tittle
• [1:43] Allen talks about why he loves serving in Ohio
• [4:22] How Allen gives back to his community — and how he started his law firm
• [7:24] Allen explains their process for developing a culture of success
• [12:05] Why it’s important to invest in your employees
• [12:57] Allen discusses his passion for medical malpractice cases
• [15:03] Allen and Judd talk about the difference between empathy and sympathy and the importance of mindset shifts
• [18:42] What’s next for Tittle & Perlmuter?

🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️

Name: Allen Tittle

Short Bio: Allen is the Founding Partner of Tittle & Perlmuter, a Cleveland-based law firm that focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and wage litigation. His passion for personal injury law stems from a deeply rooted belief in justice, and his work has led to many honors and recognitions. Allen has been named to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list for six consecutive years and The National Trial Lawyers’ 40 under 40 list, among many other accomplishments.   

Company: Tittle & Perlmuter

Connect: LinkedIn

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

• BetterBookClub
• Brené Brown on Empathy
• Crucial Conversations
• No Ego
• Worth Doing Wrong

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