We recently connected with Jessica Anvar and have shared our conversation below.

Jessica, appreciate you joining us today. Please tell us about starting your own firm and if you’d do anything different knowing what you know now.

Starting a lawyer referral service is an exhilarating journey that demands a lot of hard work and dedication to succeed in a fiercely competitive market. One key element of creating a legal firm is to have an unwavering focus on your goals and an unrelenting commitment to go above and beyond what others are doing. You can’t expect to achieve exceptional results by merely doing the bare minimum or following the status quo. Instead, you must be passionate about your business, consistently seeking ways to improve and innovate, which can often be challenging in and of itself.

This requires you to be prepared to work long hours and make personal sacrifices to ensure your business thrives. While I strongly advise against neglecting your health and relationships outside of work, a certain level of obsession and dedication is crucial to achieving extraordinary outcomes when starting a legal services business. For example, you may have to work late nights and weekends to meet deadlines or attend to client requests. You may have to brainstorm ideas with your team while on vacation or attend networking events on your days off.

Nevertheless, it is essential to maintain a healthy work-life balance whenever possible. As your business grows, you will need to delegate tasks and responsibilities to your team to focus on high-level strategy and leadership. To achieve this, you must train and empower your team to succeed and trust them to handle their roles with excellence. By delegating responsibilities, you can avoid burnout and allow yourself to focus on the long-term success of your business.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Jessica Anvar! I am an attorney and entrepreneur from Los Angeles. As a lawyer, I’ve seen how difficult it can be for consumers to find good legal representation from experienced attorneys that they can trust, which is why LawLinq was born.

LawLinq is a California State-Bar Certified Lawyer Referral and Information Service based in Los Angeles. We connect consumers with qualified, pre-vetted attorneys who meet our high membership standards. Our attorney members are monitored for credentials, ethics, performance, and fees. They are also in good standing with the State Bar and are required to stay up to date with their continuing legal education requirements.

LawLinq’s network of highly reputable attorneys have specialized experience within their respective practice areas–making it easy for consumers to connect with a lawyer who has successfully handled cases just like theirs. Once matched with an attorney, they are provided with an initial consultation at no cost to them.

At LawLinq, we are proud of the network we’ve built, and the quality of legal representation that we’ve been able to provide our clients with. We hope to continue building both our attorney network, and the number of Los Angeles consumers we’re able to help.

Any advice for managing a team?

Managing a team and maintaining high morale can be a challenging task, but there are a few key principles that can help. First and foremost, effective communication is crucial. Regular and open communication channels help to build trust and establish a sense of community. Encourage your team members to share their ideas, concerns, and feedback, and be sure to actively listen to what they have to say. When team members feel heard and understood, they are more likely to feel engaged and motivated.

Secondly, it’s important to set clear expectations and goals for your team. Make sure that everyone understands their role and responsibilities, and what they are expected to achieve. This helps to provide a sense of direction and purpose and can prevent confusion or frustration. Additionally, regularly checking in on progress and providing feedback can help to keep everyone on track and motivated to succeed.

Finally, fostering a positive work environment is essential for maintaining high morale. Encourage teamwork and collaboration and celebrate individual and team achievements. Consider offering opportunities for professional development, training, and mentorship, as well as resources to help your team members succeed. A positive work culture can be a powerful motivator and can help to create a sense of pride and loyalty among team members.

We’d love to hear about you met your business partner.

My co-founder and business partner, Eric Stotz, is my husband. We met in the year 1993, got married in 2012 and since then have together founded multiple companies with one another including LawLinq, Inc. We are serial entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and investors. LawLinq was established out of a passion for helping consumers by connecting them with qualified, pre-screened attorneys, free of charge.

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