283: How Phil Georges Built a National Law Firm Focused on People, Not Politics

What if real success wasn’t about power, money, or fame but fighting for people with no voice? In this powerful episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Phil Georges, founder of Wolf of Justice, to talk about grit, leadership, and building one of America’s most successful multi-state law firms. Phil shares how his background—shaped by military training, public defense, and a tough Chicago upbringing—prepared him to fight for justice on a national scale. From losing cases that broke his heart to winning verdicts that changed hospital policies, Phil gets real about what it means to lead with resilience, stay grounded in service, and why he believes fresh leadership and real accountability are needed more than ever in today's system. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: ●Why true leadership is about service, not ego ●Lessons from growing up tough in Chicago and the courtroom ●How Wolf of Justice is redefining law firm culture and mission ●The emotional cost of fighting for justice—and why it’s worth it ●Why clear documentation is critical in today’s business landscape ●How Phil's mindset shifted from public defender to CEO ●Why term limits and new leadership mindsets are needed in politics and business ●How hard work (not connections) became Phil’s biggest advantage 👉 Ready to rethink what real success looks like? 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and visit wolfofjustice.com to learn more about Phil’s mission to build a better legal system. Who is Phillip Georges? Phil Georges is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 125 cases tried and thousands successfully resolved. He holds the record for the largest jury verdict in Iowa County, Wisconsin, and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers Association since 2014. Phil serves on the Executive Committee and has attained diplomat status with the organization. He is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. Phil is the founder and owner of Wolf of Justice, with offices in Nashville, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Arizona. His practice focuses on civil litigation, personal injury, civil rights, complex business disputes, mass torts, product liability, and high-level criminal defense. Originally from Chicago, Phil graduated from Marquette University with a degree in political science and earned his law degree from Regent University School of Law. His career began as a public defender in Norfolk, VA, before transitioning to civil litigation. Phillip’s Website Link: www.wolfofjustice.com Phillip’s Social Media Link: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewolfofjustice

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