Episode 374 — You’re Not Too Late: Joe Fried on Finding Purpose in Law
What if the biggest cases — and the biggest changes — come from choosing courage over comfort?
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with nationally renowned trucking attorney Joe Fried, who shares how he transformed tragedy into purpose, built a hyper-specialized practice from scratch, and turned fear into fuel. From walking away from a thriving law practice overnight to redefining how truck accident cases are tried and taught, Joe opens up about what it means to truly bet on yourself — and why success without service is never enough.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why fear, not confidence, has been the driving force behind Joe’s success
- How to find your niche, stand out, and lead with substance
- What it takes to make your work a calling, not just a career
This is your invitation to play bigger, dig deeper, and leave the profession better than you found it.
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Show Notes:
Fear doesn’t go away — but it can guide your growth. “I’ll be honest with you, I was scared to death. And, you know, the more we spend time getting to know each other, the more you’ll see that fear has driven so many things in my life.”
Bold decisions demand total commitment. “I went to sleep last night, an auto products lawyer. I woke up this morning. I’m a truck accident lawyer.”
The energy you bring to a case sets its trajectory. “Act like the case is important and the case is important.”
Chasing money alone will never be enough. “If all you’re doing is trying to figure out a way to make a buck, I feel for you— that’s got to be a tough place to be.”
Empowering others is a responsibility, not a risk. “I’m actively mentoring several people around the country who are trying to develop national trucking practices.”
The more you pour into others, the more you receive. “Every time I teach, I learn. It’s this weird dichotomy in the world. The more you give, the more you get, the less you need.”
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