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Opportunities Can Create Chaos In Your Law Firm

Most successful firms hit a ceiling. But it's not an opportunity problem, it's a structure problem.
Pinnacle’s proven framework adds needed structure to successful firms.
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You're not stuck, you're just repeating

The Pinnacle Approach™ adds more structure to your firm, guiding it to its next level.

More cases in than out

Each new case creates 2–3 urgent tasks. Soon you’re reacting to what’s due that same day. You can’t plan for next quarter because you’re buried in this one.

Everything lives in people’s heads

No documented processes. Everyone is learning as they go. The same mistakes repeat again and again.

You can't outwork the fires

You didn’t build this firm to be a firefighter. You wanted freedom and control. Instead, you’re stuck working in the business because there’s no structure to work on it.

The real cost?

Without structure, your firm stays on a treadmill. Opportunities slip away because you are too busy to build a firm that is a well run business

"I’ve Been Where You Are

I’ve run a plaintiff personal injury and mass tort practice for 30+ years. I know what it feels like to try to outwork the chaos, wondering when things will calm down.
It doesn’t calm down on its own. It needs to get organized and structured.
After decades building systems, joining masterminds (Keith Cunningham, Strategic Coach, Dan Kennedy), and testing what works, what finally worked was a proven operating system tailored to law firms.
Now I help firm owners stop firefighting and start leading with real-world experience in mass tort, high-volume PI, case management, marketing, AI, and tech."

Tim Young

The Five Areas We Fix

01

People

Build a team that runs the firm for you. Map roles, define accountability, keep your A-players happy.

02

Purpose

Align around a shared 1-year and 3-year vision so decisions move faster.

03

Playbooks

Document processes so your firm runs predictably even when people leave.

04

Performance

Implement KPI dashboards that show you where cases, revenue, and bottlenecks are before the month ends.

05

Profit

Massively grow income without adding headcount by finding high-leverage plays in marketing, workflows, and automation.

Why Law Firms Trust Me

I’m a trial lawyer who built and scaled a boutique firm for three decades, handling serious injury, mass tort, and MDL cases from intake to verdict.

  • Managed thousands of cases and regularly secured seven and eight figure settlements and judgments
  • Currently representing 2,000+ veterans in Camp Lejeune, 800+ in 3M MDL, 100+ firefighters in AFFF MDL
  • Built marketing systems and deployed AI tools to automate workflows
  • Spent decades in Strategic Coach (10x), Keith Cunningham’s Board of Directors, Dan Kennedy, Ben Glass, and Pinnacle systems

I’ve run a plaintiff law firm for 30+ years, and now I help others scale from without burning out.

Let’s Talk

How to Start the Climb Together

  • Step 1

    Free 60-Minute Assessment

    We talk about where your firm is, where you want it to go, and what’s blocking you.

  • Step 2

    Half-Day Virtual Strategy Session

    4-hour Zoom focused on your biggest pain point + one-page action plan.

  • Step 3

    Two-Day Base Camp

    In-person diagnostic + written report with action steps you can implement on your own.

  • Step 4

    Pinnacle for Law Firms

    Complete operating system: Base Camp, quarterly sessions, monthly calls, annual summit, 80+ tools.

Why Pinnacle

The Pinnacle approach changes the way you view and operate your business on a daily basis. It helps you to build a foundation of A-players that live your core values, create winning playbooks, and drive clarity and alignment around your purpose and goals.

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Brandon Mensink
COO & Co-Owner of Tonna Mechanical, Inc.

The Pinnacle approach is customizable, nimble, and applicable to any business challenge. It layers the latest business thinking on top of tried-and-true practices. This unique combination continues to take my company and leadership to the next level.

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Kristi Piehl
Founder & CEO of Media Minefield

WHY GO WITH A GUIDE

Multiply Your Momentum

A Guide accelerates alignment.
Get your team on the same page faster, with expert facilitation that turns your strategy into execution.

Shortcut the Struggle

Don't waste time wandering.
A seasoned Guide helps you avoid common pitfalls and fast-track what works, saving you years of trial and error.

GET AN EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

Every leader has blind spots.
Your Guide brings fresh eyes, sharp insights, and the courage to tell you the hard truths with grace.

Stay on COURSE

It’s easy to drift.
Your Guide doesn’t just build your plan, they help you stick to it, even when things get messy or momentum wanes.

Customize Your Climb

No cookie-cutter solutions.
Your Guide tailors the journey to your business, your people, and your goals, leveraging their unique expertise.

SystemS ARE DEAD

A Guide brings it to life.
The Pinnacle framework is powerful,but it’s your Guide who brings it to life and makes it stick.

Not Ready to Talk Yet?

Take the Free Baseline Assessment

See exactly where your firm stands across the five core areas every successful practice needs: People, Purpose, Playbooks, Performance, and Profit.

    The Baseline Assessment takes 10–15 minutes and gives you a personalized report showing

  • Where your firm is losing time, money, or momentum
  • See where your firm may be falling behind in the five key Pinnacle areas
  • Get actionable steps and specific recommended tools
Take Your Free Assessment

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Tools for the Climb. Insight for the Journey.
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