Law Firm Success : How Russell Farbiarz Turned Law Practice Into a True Business

🎙️ From Legal Grind to Intentional Growth: How Russell Farbiarz Turned Law Practice Into a True Business

Most lawyers are trained to practice law—but running a successful firm? That takes a whole new mindset.

In this episode of The Law Firm and Finance Show, we sit down with Russell Farbiarz, a seasoned estate planning attorney, to explore what it really means to build a business, not just a job.

From joining his father-in-law’s firm to refining his client base and cutting unnecessary practice areas, Russell shares the hard-won lessons that helped him grow a profitable, purpose-driven law firm.

Whether you're a solo attorney, a growing law firm owner, or thinking about niche focus areas like estate planning and real estate law—this conversation is packed with relatable insight, laughter, and serious business wisdom.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
00:05 – You can do it all... but should you?
00:47 – Running in 17 directions ≠ profit
01:40 – Buying yourself a job vs. building a business
02:10 – The truth about law school and why many go
03:02 – Was law school what Russell expected?
04:00 – Clerkship and first legal experience
04:59 – Transitioning to DA and courtroom work
05:48 – Joining a family practice vs. starting from scratch
06:45 – Choosing estate planning as a primary practice area
07:59 – The human resistance to planning for death
09:15 – Making estate planning digestible and accessible
10:13 – From lawyer to law firm business owner
11:30 – Why lawyers are not exempt from business principles
13:00 – Systems, marketing, and choosing the right clients
14:22 – Saying no to the wrong clients—and why that matters
15:50 – Reducing practice areas and off-boarding gracefully
17:03 – Estate planning vs. family law crossover
18:10 – Where to find Russell online + connect with his firm
19:00 – Final advice: Be intentional. Ask for help.

🔗 Connect with Russell & Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC

🌐 Website: antanavagefarbiarz.com
💼 LinkedIn: Russell E. Farbiarz, Esq:

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