A Fighter's Mentality: Winning Custody Battles with a Boxer's Tenacity

Welcome back to Latte with a Lawyer—a leading podcast for attorneys seeking an edge in their practice. This episode features Miles Peterson of O'Neil Wysocki, who shares his unconventional journey from personal injury burnout to family law powerhouse. Frustrated with a PI career of just 'talking to adjusters all day,' Miles craved real courtroom action and explains how family law 'picked him.' He reveals how his background in PI gave him a formidable negotiator's playbook, resulting in a surprisingly high settlement rate even when he's itching for a trial. But Miles is far from just a settlement attorney. He details the litigation experience he always wanted, including his role in a grueling, week-long jury trial that secured custody for a California father against a doctor-mother in Texas. Miles also reveals how his past as a college boxer forged the tenacity he brings to every case, giving him a unique mental edge in the courtroom. From his initial inspiration to become a lawyer (thanks to Uncle Phil from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air') to his structured, 'buttoned-up' approach to trial prep, Miles offers a compelling blueprint for young lawyers looking to find their niche and win. Linkedin:   / milesdavidpeterson   FIRM Website: https://www.oneilattorneys.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://legal.emotiontrac.com/