Tip the Scales 33. Stay the Course: Forging an Unusual Path in the Legal World | Mauro Fiore, Fiore Legal
Starting a legal career is hard. Even after you survive the slog of law school, you might have trouble getting a job, signing cases, or making the kind of money you want. Mauro Fiore of Fiore Legal knows first-hand the persistence it takes to make it through those early years.
Mauro started his career working on the cases that no one wanted and struggling to make ends meet. Today, his firm has won more than $250 million for their clients and includes the top 1 percent of lawyers. Mauro was named a Super Lawyer every year from 2016 to 2020 and has tried dozens of jury trials in his career.
This week, Mauro tells us the story of the unusual path he took to becoming a lawyer and how he grew a successful firm out of humble beginnings. We chat about the importance of having a strong network of friends, the power of hard work, and what it takes to forge a successful career in the legal world.
Key Takeaways
Put in the work. Take the cases no one wants, make network connections, and put in the time working cases. Nothing can make up for a strong work ethic and a willingness to push through difficult situations when you’re establishing a legal career.
Make friends with other lawyers. Don’t view your competitors as your enemies — they can be some of your greatest resources. Make friends with the other lawyers in your field, and lean on them when you need advice.
Trust the process. Finding success takes time, and it can be a challenging road. Trust the process, believe in yourself, and know that with enough time and work, you’ll end up where you want to be