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The Cases Other Lawyers Won’t Fight | Attorney Raimundo Ytulvides | EP 68

Legally Exhausted Ep 68 – (Attorney Raimundo Ytulvides)

On Episode 68 of Legally Exhausted, Abe Ovadia sits down with his friend Attorney Raimundo Ytulvides for a wide-ranging conversation about law, business, personal injury, insurance companies, discipline, fitness, and the realities of building a legal career. Raimundo’s path is anything but typical. Born and raised in Hialeah, Florida, he

From Top Law Graduate to Managing Partner | Christian Rodriguez, Esq. | EP 67

Legally Exhausted Ep 67 – (Christian Rodriguez, Esq.)

On this episode of Legally Exhausted, Abe Ovadia sits down with his former FIU Law classmate Christian E. Rodriguez, Esq., Managing Partner of Trembly Law Firm, for a conversation about the realities of becoming a lawyer, building a career, and eventually helping grow a successful law firm. Christian shares his

They Quit Their Jobs to Build a Law Firm. Now They're Winning Big | Legally Exhausted Ep. 66

Legally Exhausted Ep 66 – (Joshua Padron and Mark Lopez)

Starting your own law firm is one of the biggest risks an attorney can take. For Joshua Padron and Mark Lopez, that leap of faith turned into one of the most exciting chapters of their careers. In this episode of Legally Exhausted, Abe Ovadia sits down with the founding partners

Legally Exhausted Ep. 65

Legally Exhausted Ep 65 – (Attorney Monica Ishak)

Attorney Abe Ovadia sits down with criminal defense attorney Monica Ishak, and within minutes they discover they share far more than a passion for the law. From their connections to Egypt and FIU Law to entrepreneurship, technology, fitness, and even coffee, this episode is packed with authentic moments that make

Employment Lawyer Explains Your Workplace Rights | Maricé Guzman | Legally Exhausted Ep. 64

Legally Exhausted Ep 64 – (Maricé Guzman)

In Episode 64 of Legally Exhausted, Abe Ovadia sits down with employment attorney Maricé Guzman for one of the most informative conversations yet. From wrongful termination and workplace discrimination to AI, entrepreneurship, and building a successful law firm, this episode is packed with practical advice for employees, employers, attorneys, and

How Lace Diaz Built Her Family Law Practice From Scratch, Ep. 63

Legally Exhausted Ep 63 – (Lace Diaz)

Attorney Lace Diaz joins Abe Ovadia on this episode of Legally Exhausted for an honest conversation about family law, entrepreneurship, and the journey that led her to build her own successful practice. Lace shares how growing up in Key Largo, working as a legal assistant, becoming a paralegal, and eventually

From DJ to Attorney, Carlos Arce on AI, Healthcare Law & Growth, EP 62

Legally Exhausted Ep 62 – (Carlos Arce)

Before becoming a nationally recognized healthcare attorney, Carlos was traveling the world as a DJ, performing in Miami, the Bahamas, and beyond. He shares the pivotal moment that led him to leave that lifestyle behind, return to school, and build a career helping healthcare professionals navigate one of the most

From Public Defender to Criminal Defense Firm Owner | Scott Simmons | Legally Exhausted Ep. 61

Legally Exhausted Ep 61 – (Scott Simmons)

Scott shares his journey from growing up in South Florida to becoming a public defender and eventually founding Lawson & Simmons. Throughout the episode, he discusses how his experience in the courtroom shaped his approach to defending clients facing some of the most serious criminal allegations in Florida. Abe and

Why Bankruptcy Isn’t the End — It’s a Second Chance | Cristina Ortiz, Esq. | EP. 60

Legally Exhausted EP 60 – (Cristina Ortiz, Esq.)

In this episode of Legally Exhausted, Abe sits down with bilingual Florida attorney Cristina M. Ortiz to talk about the journey that shaped her legal career, the economic crash of 2008, bankruptcy law, entrepreneurship, AI in the legal field, and the realities of building a successful law practice during uncertain

Legally Exhausted Ep 59. Attorney Imani Williams

Legally Exhausted EP 59 (Attorney Imani Williams)

In this episode of Legally Exhausted, Imani reflects on the early days of speaking in front of doctors at the FCPA and how nervous she was the very first time Abe pushed her to do it. Years later, she talks about becoming far more confident in public speaking, networking, and