Dawn Smith rocketed to success as one of the top-grossing mesothelioma attorneys in the nation, then pivoted to advocate for nursing home abuse victims. Alongside Partner Curtis Clinesmith, she grew one of the largest practices in the country - Smith Clinesmith (@smithclinesmithllp).Rejecting conventional law firm models, the duo specialized in complex cases while scaling with efficiency and boutique-firm personalization. Dawn pulls back the curtain on running a national firm with a boutique feel. She reveals proven insights on niche domination, optimizing legal tech, systemization, and realizing ambitious visions. With unrelenting client dedication, Dawn serves as living proof that bold dreams can become reality.PIMConGet your tickets for PIMCon HERE.LinksWant to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers?Follow us on social media for more.Rankings.io InstagramChris Dreyer InstagramRankings.io TwitterRankings.io WebsiteDawn Smith LinkedInSmith Clinesmith WebsiteSmith Clinesmith InstagramWhat’s in This Episode:
Who is Dawn Smith?
How to dominate a new niche by leveraging existing clients.
How one of the largest nursing home abuse practices plans for the future.
How to use data to scale a complex litigation firm and hold teams accountable.
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