Lee Rudin, a savvy personal injury lawyer from New Orleans, reveals how he keeps his practice efficient through technology and outsourcing. He shares his go-to tools like Text Expander and Demands AI that save hours of work each week. Rudin also emphasizes the role of virtual assistants in enhancing legal practices and discusses innovative marketing techniques using short-form videos to attract clients. His journey from Tulane Law to building Rudin Law showcases the power of tech in transforming the legal landscape.
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Lee Rudin's Law Journey
Lee Rudin started his law career in New Orleans post-Katrina, initially working in defense before moving to plaintiff personal injury.
He relocated firms multiple times and launched his own firm, Roodin Law, in June 2023.
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Leverage TextExpander and Videos
Use TextExpander to save time on repetitive typing tasks and boost efficiency.
Create customer journey videos to preempt client questions and improve communication.
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Adopt Practice Software and AI Tools
Utilize practice management software like Filevine to organize cases and leads efficiently.
Explore AI drafting tools such as Demands AI for legal document automation, but evaluate quality critically.
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How can a solo personal injury lawyer run a leaner, more profitable practice without sacrificing client service? Lee Rudin, a New Orleans-based attorney, shares the tech stack and outsourcing strategies that help him do exactly that.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The tools Lee swears by—like Text Expander, Demands AI, and File Vine—and how they save him hours every week
How virtual assistants fit into his system and boost efficiency
His approach to marketing with short-form video and social media to attract ideal clients
Whether you're drowning in admin work or looking to future-proof your firm, Lee’s approach offers a real-world blueprint for using tech to scale smartly.
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