Trials & Tribulations

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Hosted by our very own founders, Trials & Tribulations presents LevelEsq CEO, Justin Leto, and President, Larry Bassuk. They'll offer their thoughts, opinions, and insights into a variety of topics ranging from the practice of law, the business of law, and any interesting current events. Trials & Tribulations will also feature interviews with lots of interesting people from all areas of law and business.

Latest Episode

(Over) Preparation

June 1, 2023

You can’t lose if you’re prepared. In episode 10 of Trials and Tribulations, Larry and Justin discuss what it means to be prepared as a lawyer and a client, including how it is always better to be overprepared for a deposition. They go into detail about how they prepare clients for depositions by roleplaying and getting into character, along with real-life anecdotes from the courtroom and wise words from the late Jerry Springer.

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(Over) Preparation

You can’t lose if you’re prepared. In episode 10 of Trials and Tribulations, Larry and Justin discuss what it means to be prepared as a lawyer and a client, including how it is always better to be overprepared for a deposition.

14:36

6/1/23

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The Power of Partnership

In the ninth episode of Trials and Tribulations, Larry and Justin discuss the importance of partnerships. Ranging from all types of business partners they examine the significance of wise partnership choices.

25:53

5/24/23

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The Truth About Florida Tort Reform

In this episode of Trials and Tribulations, Justin and Larry continue the discussion on Florida’s recently passed tort reform bill and how plaintiff lawyers have a bad reputation that has been pushed by the media.

20:05

4/13/23

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New Florida Tort Reform Law

In the seventh episode of Trials and Tribulations, Larry and Justin discuss the tort reform bill that is about to be passed in Florida.

29:13

4/3/23

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Banking Insecurity in America

In this episode, Justin and Larry discuss the current banking landscape, including the situation with Silicon Valley Bank.

15:14

3/29/23

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Is Miami the New Financial Capital?

In this episode, Justin and Larry share their experience living and starting a business in one of the country's now most popular cities: Miami, Florida.

33:09

12/8/22

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Is Marketing Important for Law Firms?

As more law firms veer toward vertical integration, smaller firms that don’t have the budget for marketing departments face a greater disadvantage in attracting clients.

25:37

11/22/22

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The Human Element of Risk Management

In this episode, Justin talks with Chief Risk Officer of Idea Financial Joe Salvatore about the advantages of understanding human behavior in the world of business.

22:09

11/18/22

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Should Nonlawyers Own a Law Firm?

Giving their two cents on a nationwide legal controversy, Justin and Larry address the ethicality of Arizona’s formal decision to allow nonlawyers to co-own law firms and other legal services.

17:08

11/14/22

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From the Courtroom to the Boardroom

In this first episode, Justin and Larry reflect on the differences between being a lawyer and a business owner.

32:56

11/3/22

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