How John Fisher Built a Personal Injury Empire by Doing the Opposite of Everyone Else

What if everything you were told about growing a successful law firm was wrong?

In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein sits down with John Fisher — a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, bestselling author of The Power of a System, and the founder of a referral-only law firm — to reveal the exact strategies that helped him build an empire by doing the opposite of what most lawyers are taught.

John didn’t spend a dime on Google Ads. He doesn’t chase ambulance leads. He doesn’t rely on gimmicks. Instead, he doubled down on systems, referrals, client trust, and thought leadership to create a sustainable, purpose-driven business model that has transformed the lives of countless attorneys and clients.

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🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• How John Fisher scaled his personal injury law firm

• Why he chose to focus exclusively on medical malpractice — and what niche marketing really means

• The 3 systems that changed everything for his business

• How to become a magnet for lawyer referrals without asking

• The story behind The Power of a System  and why he wrote it for lawyers

• Why he believes your legacy is more important than your verdicts

• How to build a reputation without flashy branding

• What most lawyers misunderstand about content, connection, and client experience

💡 WHO THIS IS FOR:

• Solo and small firm attorneys who want more control and less chaos

• Lawyers sick of chasing leads and ready to build a business that attracts

• PI attorneys who want to grow a referral-based practice

• Legal entrepreneurs who want to scale their firm with integrity, not gimmicks

• Anyone who wants to design a law firm that works for their life, not just their bank account

💬 JOHN FISHER ON LEGACY:

“I don’t care about being the guy who had the biggest verdict. I want to be remembered as someone who helped lawyers build their dream lives.”

👤 ABOUT JOHN FISHER

John Fisher is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, author, and law firm growth strategist. His book, The Power of a System, has become a must-read for lawyers across the country who are tired of burnout and ready to take control of their practices.

John runs John H. Fisher, P.C., a boutique firm in upstate New York that handles complex med-mal cases. He’s also the creator of the Mastermind Experience, a private network for forward-thinking lawyers.

📘 Grab The Power of a System on Amazon
🌐 Website → https://www.fishermalpracticelaw.com

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST

That One Lawyer™ Podcast is where lawyers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come to talk about what really matters — building a meaningful career based on authenticity, relationships, and long-term growth.

Hosted by Neal Goldstein, this show is for lawyers who want to stop playing the game the way they were taught and start building a career (and life) that actually works.

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