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Ep 279: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions

LawNext podcast

Today, their nonprofit has helped over 16,000 low-income families discharge more than $700 million in debt through Chapter 7 bankruptcy all at no cost to users. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors.

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On LawNext: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions

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When former Wall Street lawyerJonathan Pettsjoined forces in 2016 withRohan Pavuluri, then a research assistant in Harvard Law Schools Access to Justice Lab, andMark Hansen, a software engineer, to create Upsolve, they had a simple but powerful vision: make bankruptcy filing as accessible as online tax preparation for Americans crushed by debt.

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Best Practices for Content Creation and Optimization

Martindale-Avvo

For example, a bankruptcy lawyer’s perfect client may be “George, age 47, whose family business recently failed and who has $10,000 in credit card debt.” For example, a firm that relates best to millennials with divorce questions will speak differently than a corporate law firm dealing with Gen X executives.

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Lawyer Statistics for Success in 2025

Clio

Whether youre considering law school, just starting your career as a new legal professional, or guiding your practice in the right direction, weve gathered the latest statistics about lawyers to help you navigate the legal landscape and make smart decisions for 2025 and beyond. Building a strong law firm brand can help you stand out.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. This model is typically used when the anticipated work is predictable, such as simple estate planning, uncontested divorce and personal bankruptcy. Laws, rules, regulations, and opinions vary by jurisdiction.

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9 Must-Watch Attorney YouTube Channels to Draw Inspiration From

Lawmatics

When it comes to online video marketing, law firms have a unique opportunity to produce engaging content that can help them connect with prospective clients. By taking a page out of the books of successful law firms and lawyers using YouTube to drive engagement and traffic, you can help your law firm grow its online presence and brand.

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The Most Interesting Supreme Court Rulings of 2024

Legal Talk Network

“This will go down in history reading as a 6-3 opinion, but it was actually 5-4 because Justice Amy Coney Barrett actually did set out one of the key arguments, which is that you can’t criminally prosecute over official versus unofficial acts,” said Joe Patrice, an editor of Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like a Lawyer.

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