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You've built a successful practice, earned a reputation for excellence, and achieved what most lawyers only dream of. But beneath the surface, it's taking everything you've got to maintain it.

What used to feel like drive now feels like pressure. You're working 60-70 hours despite promising yourself you'd cut back. Your spouse says you're "never really present." And while nothing's technically "wrong," you know this isn't sustainable.

Through The Free Lawyer® Framework, I help elite attorneys like you reclaim control, authority, and time—without compromising standards, income, or impact.

Elite attorneys don't need another productivity hack. They need a new operating system.

One where success and freedom work together, not against each other.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You're earning $300K+ but working unsustainable hours to maintain it

  • You've tried delegation, time-blocking, and vacations—nothing sticks

  • You wake at 4 AM anxious about matters you've already prepared perfectly

  • Your practice depends entirely on your heroic personal effort

  • You've built something impressive—but you're the only one holding it together

  • You're not burned out yet, but you can see it coming

If this sounds familiar, you're not broken. You're running on an operating system that rewards overwork and punishes rest.

THE REAL PROBLEM

Here's what I've discovered after 46 years in practice: The real problem isn't your calendar or your caseload.

It's the External Authority Trap—measuring your worth by variables you can't control. Clients' opinions. Case outcomes. What the judge thinks. Whether the partner approves.

This creates a vicious cycle:

  • You succeed through perfectionism and constant availability

  • That success reinforces the strategy

  • But it requires ever-increasing effort to sustain

  • Any attempt to change feels like it will threaten your worth

The very qualities that made you successful—your perfectionism, responsiveness, and problem-solving—have become prisons. Not because they're wrong, but because they're powered by external validation rather than internal authority.

You don't have a time problem. You have an authority problem.

 

→ Why did you choose law?
→ Does your current practice align with your values?
→ Do you feel like you have to show up to work as a different person than who you truly are?

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    THE FREE LAWYER FRAMEWORK

    Elite performance. Personal freedom. One strategic shift at a time.

    This 3-part system transforms how high-achieving attorneys lead—by anchoring success in identity, not overwork.

    WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT

    This isn't another time-management tactic or delegation training.

    It's a reprogramming of the internal code that's been running your practice—and your life. The Free Lawyer® Framework delivers transformation from identity outward, not logistics inward.

    Most solutions fail because they treat symptoms:

    • Hire more staff → You still redo their work at midnight

    • Block your calendar → You override it when a client calls

    • Take a vacation → You bring your inbox with you

    • Set boundaries → You break them the moment pressure hits

    The Free Lawyer® Framework works because it addresses the root cause. When you shift from External Authority to Internal Authority, the systems finally hold. You stop proving your worth—and start leading with it.

    WHAT MY CLIENTS EXPERIENCE

    Elite attorneys who complete The Free Lawyer® Framework report:

    • Work hours drop from 70 to 45-50 while maintaining or improving results

    • Strategic decisions take hours, not weeks of polling colleagues for validation

    • Sleep improves—no more 4 AM courtroom rehearsals in your head

    • Boundaries hold without guilt or practice collapse

    • Delegation actually works because trust and systems support it

    • Full presence at family events without mentally drafting briefs

    • Monday morning energy instead of Sunday night dread

    The transformation: From surviving your success to actually leading it.

    • Gary is the real deal. He knows exactly what lawyers are struggling with because he's lived it. He knows exactly how to help lawyers go from surviving to thriving because he's done it in his own life. He's empathetic, a stellar listener, and asks exactly the questions you need to hear even if you don't know it. He has a calm way about him that puts you immediately at ease. Gary's clients are lucky to work with him (and I know he feels the same way about his clients).

      –Jenn Deal

    • As an attorney and successful entrepreneur in multiple businesses, Gary has a genuine passion for mentoring and coaching others to succeed. Through his work, Gary helps others create and live their best possible lives. He is a natural connector and you’ll instantly be drawn to his charm and charisma. Gary has a genuine interest in helping you overcoming any fears and limiting beliefs and will support you to achieve your goals and aspirations. Gary’s strategy and tactical approaches, including improved nutrition, regular exercise, meditation and mindfulness practices, are designed to create a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and have been proven effective. Once you’ve experienced the benefits of Gary’s program, you’ll be inspired to teach others to do the same. I highly recommend Gary as an entrepreneur and wellness advocate to anyone who is committed to building a life of health and prosperity.

      –Robyn Shapiro

    • Gary has a supportive and calming demeanor that would benefit any client of his. He is dedicated to wellness and nutrition, which is so critical to any individual or professional. He is a breath of fresh air and he just gets it. The world needs more inspirational people like Gary! I know anyone that chooses to work with Gary will receive diligent and supportive representation and care.

      –Katie Lipp

    • Gary is a change agent for the legal profession. He is knowledgeable and intelligent but also easy to talk to and compassionate. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve their goals and find the right balance in their lives.

      –Claire Parsons

    • Gary is a light in the Legal world. He wants to do the best possible job he can for his clients and community. He cares deeply about all he helps. Recommend him highly!

      –Natasha Elisha

    • Gary is an excellent motivator and career/success coach. He helped me to focus on my strengths instead of obsessing over my weaknesses to move forward and grow in my business. I highly recommend him.

      –Shari Berg

    THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

    • You're looking for sympathy, not strategy

    • You want quick fixes without doing the deeper identity work

    • You're not yet earning at a level where this investment makes sense

    • You believe suffering is simply the price of professional success

    • You're looking for someone to validate that nothing needs to change

    I work with attorneys who are ready to optimize their success—not escape their careers.

    NOT READY FOR A CALL? START HERE.

     

    Take The Free Lawyer® Assessment—a 10-minute diagnostic that measures your professional freedom across three critical dimensions: Internal Authority, Sustainable Excellence, and Authentic Practice.

    You'll receive a personalized score and action plan based on your results. No fluff. No generic advice. Just clarity on where you stand and what to focus on first.

     
    Hi, I’m Gary 
The Free Lawyer

    With 46 years as a trial lawyer, 30+ years as a managing partner, and hundreds of attorneys mentored, I know what it takes to lead in high-stakes legal environments—and what it costs when your success depends on overfunctioning.

    I've sat where you sit.

    In federal court with millions at stake. In managing partner meetings with impossible decisions. In the dark night of the soul wondering if the success was worth the cost.

    I built The Free Lawyer Framework

    after discovering that the same perfectionism and drive that created my success was also quietly eroding my life.

    The transformation came when I shifted from External Authority to Internal Authority—and everything changed. Now I help elite attorneys make that same shift.

    Host of The Free Lawyer® Podcast (400+ episodes) Author of Breaking Free 46 years practicing law | 30+ years as managing partner

    My clients don't need another system. They need a new source of power—one that makes success sustainable, boundaries non-negotiable, and freedom possible.

     
     
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    HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

    I coach elite attorneys one-on-one in a 6-month program specifically designed for high-performers who are done surviving their success.

    The Free Lawyer® Framework includes:

    • Two 60-minute private coaching sessions per month

    • Priority email and text access between sessions

    • Strategic assessments to reveal patterns, blind spots, and opportunities

    • Practical tools you can implement immediately

    Together, we identify the root cause of your overwork—often the External Authority Trap that keeps you measuring your worth by others' opinions. We then activate Internal Authority and build the systems that allow you to lead with clarity, delegate with confidence, and practice law on your terms.

    READY TO LEAD WITHOUT SACRIFICE?

    Let's have a strategic conversation about what's really holding you back—and how to fix it.

    This isn't a sales pitch. It's a focused discussion with someone who's walked your path and can offer honest perspective on whether The Free Lawyer® Framework is the right fit.

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    This podcast analyzes each of these mindset blocks and provides actionable tips to help you overcome them and achieve true personal, financial and physical freedom.

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