Legally Exhausted
They Quit Their Jobs to Build a Law Firm. Now They're Winning Big | Legally Exhausted Ep. 66
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 of Padron & Lopez-Trigo, P.A. to discuss how they left established legal careers, opened their own personal injury practice, and quickly built a firm that's already making an impact across South Florida. Joshua shares how he made the first move—leaving his firm in December 2024 to launch the practice in January 2025—while Mark later joined him as they officially opened the firm's doors in September 2025. Together, they reflect on the challenges, uncertainty, and excitement of building a law firm from the ground up. The conversation goes beyond legal strategy and dives into the personal side of being an attorney. Joshua and Mark talk about growing up in Miami, attending law school, meeting as Assistant State Attorneys, adapting to the legal profession during COVID, and how courtroom experience shaped the lawyers they are today. They also discuss: • Why they each decided to become attorneys • Their transition from prosecutors to personal injury trial lawyers • The importance of trial experience • Family, friendships, and maintaining work-life balance • Their famous 3:05 p.m. cafecito tradition (and Miami's love for coffee) • Fishing, boating, weekends in the Florida Keys, and the friendships they've built through practicing law • Football rivalries, fun stories, and plenty of laughs throughout the conversation If you're a lawyer, law student, entrepreneur, or simply someone interested in what it really takes to build a successful business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and authentic conversations. --- Padron & Lopez-Trigo, P.A. is a Miami-based personal injury law firm founded by former Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorneys Joshua Padron and Mark Lopez. The firm focuses exclusively on representing victims of negligence and wrongful death, bringing a trial-first mindset to every case they handle. Their practice areas include: • Auto Accidents • Trucking Accidents • Slip & Fall / Trip & Fall • Premises Liability • Negligent Security • Drowning Cases • Medical Malpractice • Product Liability • Workplace Injuries • Catastrophic Injuries • Wrongful Death Their philosophy is simple: *Driven by Justice. Defined by Results.* Website: https://padronlopeztrigo.com/ If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more interviews with attorneys, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. #LegallyExhausted #AbeOvadia #PersonalInjury #TrialLawyers #LawFirm #MiamiLawyer #AttorneyPodcast
