Today we’d like to introduce you to Justin Hill.
Hi Justin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am originally from Montgomery, Alabama. I went to Morehouse for college, then Case Western – in Cleveland – for law school, and now I’m back in Atlanta. I always wanted to have my own law firm one day, but I decided to start my own law firm right out of law school during my last year of law school. I worked at one of the top criminal defense law firms in Ohio during law school, and I saved a lot of my money, so I graduated with a nice savings. Immediately after graduation, I focused all my attention on the bar exam. After taking the bar exam, I started putting things into motion like establishing my LLC, branding myself, developing marketing strategies, and building my network. I also got a job at a criminal defense law firm in Atlanta to continue developing my legal skills and save more money. Once I found out I passed the bar exam, I got office space, set up my phone and website, and officially opened for business. Six months later, I have just over 40 clients, and I’m still growing.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey can best be described as a roller coaster. It has ups and downs, but ultimately, I’m having fun and I enjoy what I do. A big challenge is balancing between developing myself as a lawyer and as a business owner at the same time. This includes running the law firm as a business (i.e. accounting, marketing, administrative tasks, etc.) in addition to providing the legal services. It definitely keeps me busy, but I like busy. Another challenge is being a young solo lawyer going up against lawyers who have been practicing for 10, 15, 20+ years. It was a little intimidating at first, but then I realized we all have the same license. Now, I just make sure to always come prepared and stay on my P’s and Q’s. Overall, the challenges make what I do interesting. When I get over one challenge and things seem to be going too smooth, I find myself wondering what’s next.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
My law firm focuses on criminal defense and personal injury law. I have represented numerous clients in criminal cases across the State of Georgia. I handle felonies and misdemeanors. Some cases I have handled include Aggravated Assault, Marijuana Trafficking, DUI, Theft, weapons charges, probation violations, traffic citations, and more. One thing I really take pride in, along with providing top-tier legal services, is customer service. What really sets me apart from other lawyers is that I empathize with each and every one of my clients. Empathy is huge to me. I try to put myself in each of my clients’ shoes and handle every case the way I would want someone to handle my own.
One of my major accomplishments as a businessman is the release of my first major marketing scheme and debut EP, When It Gets Real. The EP is a compilation of rhythms and melodies written and performed by myself to advertise the preeminent legal services offered by The JHill Firm. When It Gets Real is available on all streaming platforms.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I don’t believe in luck, but I do believe in the power of prayer and reaping what you sow. Prayer, faith, and hard work have gotten me places that I could have never imagined. I also believe that you receive the same energy you put out. If you put out good energy, then that’s what you’ll receive. So, I always try to treat people the way I want to be treated and put out positive energy.
Contact Info:
- Email: jhill@jhf-law.com
- Website: www.jhf-law.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realj.hill/
- Other: https://linktr.ee/whenitgetsreal
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