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E155 | Breaking Through Obscurity: Building a Practice Through Service and Mentorship | KC Ashmore

Building a law practice from scratch requires finding your tribe and embracing the paradigm of giving, says KC Ashmore of Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm in Rockwall, Texas. The Coast Guard veteran transformed his military service ethic into legal practice success through veteran outreach, Habitat for Humanity builds, and active participation in bar associations such as the Texas Bar College. KC shares his journey from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to insurance defense work and ultimately to running a general practice firm, emphasizing his “10-year apprenticeship” approach inspired by John Grisham novels. With hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders, KC discusses mentoring, continuing education beyond minimum requirements, and professional networking through service that creates sustainable success. 0:00 Intro 0:28 KC Ashmore’s Background: Military Service and Path to Law 1:40 Building a Small-Town General Practice 4:56 Early Career: Clerkships, Mentors, and Learning the Craft 7:33 The Power of Mentorship and Professional Relationships 11:21 Professionalism, Reputation, and Seeing the Same Lawyers Again 14:29 Transitioning to a General Practice and Learning New Areas of Law 19:49 Building a Law Practice Through Community and Service 27:20 Bar Associations, Texas Bar College, and Professional Involvement 34:35 Mentoring Young Lawyers and Building Judicial Relationships 44:35 Final Tips: Working with Appellate Lawyers and Staying Educated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 155 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. Produced and Powered by LawPods. Sponsored by Court Surety Bond Agency and Proceed (formerly Counsel Press). texapplawpod.com