Episode 221: From Army Cavalry to JAG to Estate Law and Asset Protection Attorney With Jack Grimes

03/08/24 • 43 min

Jack Grimes is an Army Cavalry soldier turned lawyer. Or, wait a minute—it’s actually the other way around! Jack has the unique experience of attending law school and THEN heading into the military. As he says, he had an itch he couldn’t scratch and knew the only way he would be able to rest is if he enlisted. Today, he has been commissioned as an Air Force JAG Corps Lieutenant Colonel while he runs his private practice in Northern Virginia. He’s a man that stands for upholding the law in every aspect of his life.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

0:00 Introduction

3:17 Military Experience

4:53 Why Jack Enlisted

6:45 Working in the JAG Office

10:20 Why Jack Went to Law School

12:57 Lessons Learned From the Military

16:32 Military Education Benefits

18:29 Working With Private Citizens

20:43 Choosing a Legal Field

23:34 Career Advice for Veterans

24:54 Pitfalls of Private Practice

27:30 Benefits of Military Experience

30:07 Veteran Legal Mentorship Programs

34:52 Biggest Legal Marketing Mistakes

36:47 Focus of Jack’s Practice

39:43 Marketing Success Stories

42:10 Closing Thoughts

Jack’s practice, GuideOn Legal Services, pays homage to his Army roots, playing off the name of the flag carried by military units. The name of the practice is meant to signify the firm’s desire to continue supporting troops once they transition out of the armed forces and into civilian life. Look to GuideOn for services associated with estate planning and estate law, digital asset protection, and business law. Whether you serve or not, you can rest assured that Jack and his team will have you and your loved ones protected on and off the battlefield.

Speakers Featured in This Episode

Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Jack Grimes of GuideOn Legal Services

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Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

0:00 Introduction

3:17 Military Experience

4:53 Why Jack Enlisted

6:45 Working in the JAG Office

10:20 Why Jack Went to Law School

12:57 Lessons Learned From the Military

16:32 Military Education Benefits

18:29 Working With Private Citizens

20:43 Choosing a Legal Field

23:34 Career Advice for Veterans

24:54 Pitfalls of Private Practice

27:30 Benefits of Military Experience

30:07 Veteran Legal Mentorship Programs

34:52 Biggest Legal Marketing Mistakes

36:47 Focus of Jack’s Practice

39:43 Marketing Success Stories

42:10 Closing Thoughts

Speakers Featured in This Episode

Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Jack Grimes of GuideOn Legal Services

This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing.

Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

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Episode 220: From Army Medical Lab Tech to MedMal and Family Law Attorney With Diana Cupps

Diana Cupps has done it all. From training as a medical laboratory technician in the Army and working as a civilian nurse after an honorable discharge, she decided to go back to school to earn her JD. Today, she is a family law and medical malpractice lawyer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She runs her practice with her husband, Troy Cupps. And, together, they bring Diana’s experience as a U.S. veteran into every aspect of their business.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

0:00 Introduction

6:38 Military Experience

8:01 Why Diana Enlisted

10:11 Vets Supporting Vets

11:08 Why Go Into Law?

12:42 Personal Experiences With Lawyers

15:48 Informal Legal Training

17:22 Military Lessons Learned

21:00 Military Teamwork vs. Legal Teamwork

23:50 Advice for Vets Considering Law School

24:27 Pitfalls of Becoming a Lawyer

26:02 Unique Perspective as a Veteran

28:55 Mentorship & Assistance for Vets

29:42 Biggest Legal Marketing Mistake

31:31 Biggest Marketing Success Story

32:41 Closing Thoughts

Diana brings a great deal of personal experience into her practice. Being a former Army medical lab technician and an emergency nurse, she has a uniquely insightful position as a medical malpractice lawyer. Further, her experience of working with multiple different attorneys with varying styles in divorce court informs her family law practice. When you hire Diana the Lawyer, you are hiring a legal team that sees you as a person and can relate to your situation more directly than most other law firms can.

Speakers Featured in This Episode

Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Diana and Troy Cupps of Diana the Lawyer

This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing.

Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

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Episode 222: From Kentucky National Guard to Law Firm Administration With Gary Brumley

Gary Brumley is an accomplished law firm administrator at Mallard Perez, PLLC, in Sarasota, Florida. He has over 13 years of human resources and management experience, which began during his time with the Kentucky National Guard. The Guard built his skill set within human resources management, finance, and victim advocacy—three areas of expertise he brings with him into the legal and administrative fields. Upon transitioning out of the military, Gary earned his MBA to expand upon his abilities as an HR and managerial professional.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

0:00 Introduction

1:35 Military Service

3:40 Why Leave the Military?

7:41 Working With Mallard Perez

10:16 Military Service After Basic Training

11:50 Public Sector vs. Private Sector

14:12 Challenges of Military to Civilian Life

19:47 Military Leadership in Law Practice

21:59 Advice for Veterans

25:24 Marketing Pitfalls to Avoid

28:40 Benefits of Military Experience

32:44 Gary’s Mentors

24:50 Working With Vet-Run Businesses

36:30 Biggest Marketing Mistakes

39:14 Transition Assistance Program

45:00 PGA H.O.P.E.

46:57 Closing Thoughts

Playing well with Gary’s strengths in victim advocacy, Mallard Perez, PLLC, is a personal injury law firm with expertise in everything from car accident injury cases to elder and child abuse cases. If you or a loved one are suffering the effects of an at-fault party’s negligence on the road, or even in the daycare, nursing home, and education systems, please reach out to their lawyers today to schedule a confidential consultation. Their legal team has been built with the goal of helping you and your family recover from such tragic events.

Speakers Featured in This Episode

Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Gary Brumley of Mallard Perez, PLLC

This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing.

Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices.

Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.