Revenue Roadmap Interview with Laura Dale – CEO of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

In this episode of Revenue Roadmap, Laura Dale, a board-certified family law attorney in Houston, Texas, shares her professional journey and insights with Tyler Dolph, CEO of Rocket Clicks, a digital marketing firm that focuses on helping family law firms grow their business.

Laura discusses how her unique background—spending nearly a decade in France and working in business development before transitioning to law—allowed her to establish a niche practice. She emphasized the importance of not fishing in the same pond as everyone else by catering to French-speaking clients early on and working with various consulates in Houston. Her practice now includes 12 lawyers and handles complex cases, including Hague cases and appeals in federal courts, all supported by a diverse team fluent in multiple languages.

Laura stresses the significance of having a solid business plan and utilizing digital marketing as crucial elements in building a successful law firm. Partnering with someone who complements your skills—Laura handled business while her initial partner handled law—can be a key strategy. She highlights the importance of using tools like Excel for planning and tracking business goals, stressing that understanding financials is vital to avoid pitfalls such as bankruptcy. Laura’s firm commits significant resources to digital marketing, handling around 700-800 monthly contacts primarily through internet avenues, and maintains its client base and reputation with robust online presence.

Looking ahead, Laura’s firm plans to expand by adding new lawyers and support staff, reflecting confidence in Houston’s diverse and booming economic landscape. She focuses on areas of growth not heavily targeted by other firms, leveraging the city’s multicultural backdrop. Emphasizing the need for specialized knowledge in international family law, Laura explains the complexities involved in dividing assets located in foreign countries and handling cases where parents live in different nations. Her firm has excelled in addressing these unique challenges, making it a resource for both clients and other law firms seeking expertise in international legal matters.