The Great Practice Great Life Journey™
Family Law
Family Law
A high-impact Atticus group program for family law attorneys who want a more profitable practice and a better life outside the office. The Great Practice Great Life Journey: Family Law is designed to help you grow a stronger, more sustainable family law practice while reclaiming time and energy for what matters most.
If you're a family law attorney, you carry a lot: high-conflict cases, emotionally intense clients, team demands, and the pressure to keep your practice profitable. It’s easy to feel pulled in every direction and hard to protect time for your own life.
If you're a family law attorney, you carry a lot: high-conflict cases, emotionally intense clients, team demands, and the pressure to keep your practice profitable. It’s easy to feel pulled in every direction and hard to protect time for your own life.
Is the
Family Law Journey
Right for You?
This group is specifically for family law attorneys who:
Focus on divorce, custody, support, or related family law matters
Want to grow revenue and create more predictable cash flow
Are ready to build a stronger team and better systems
Feel the strain of burnout, long hours, or constant fire-fighting
Want a community of like-minded family law attorneys who “get it”
If you’re tired of figuring everything out on your own and want a trusted peer group to learn and grow with, this Journey is built for you.
What You’ll Gain from the Family Law Journey
Increase Practice Income
- Clarify your ideal client and improve case selection
- Strengthen your fee structure, billing practices, and collections
- Design systems that make growth more predictable and scalable
- Reduce dependence on you as the “only one” who can handle everything
Protect Your Time & Energy
- Set better boundaries with clients and your calendar
- Delegate more effectively to your team
- Get out of crisis mode and into a proactive rhythm
- Reclaim time for your health, family, and personal priorities
Grow Faster with Your Peers
- Learn from a curated group of family law attorneys
- Share proven strategies for staffing, systems, cash flow, marketing, and time management
- Gain peer accountability and support to keep you moving forward
- Build professional relationships and potential referral connections across the country
How the Great Practice Great Life Journey: Family Law Works
This is a hybrid group program designed exclusively for family law attorneys. It blends in-person connection with virtual accessibility so you can stay engaged without living on a plane. Program format includes:
Four primary group sessions per year – A mix of in-person workdays in Orlando and virtual Zoom sessions
Additional “Keeping Your Momentum” sessions on Zoom between meetings to help you stay on track
Special guest speakers from Atticus’ community of experienced family law attorneys
A dedicated Member Advisor to help you implement what you learn and maintain momentum
Timing: The next Family Law Journey cohort is kicking off in early 2026, beginning with an in-person session in Orlando and supported by virtual sessions throughout the year.
Meet Your Team
The Family Law Journey is guided by seasoned Atticus Practice Advisors who understand the realities of running a busy law firm. You’ll also have a dedicated Member Advisor focused on helping you clarify your goals, translate workshop takeaways into clear action steps and keep your momentum between sessions
Program Facilitator
Aaron Rothert, Esq.
Aaron Rothert is an attorney, a former instructor for the Internal Revenue Service, and has worked with the State Attorney’s Office in Florida. As a Practice Advisor, Aaron works with firm owners and associates, particularly those practicing family law, to achieve their goals in the areas of time management, client development, staffing, cash flow, and profitability. He has coached many family law firms navigating high-conflict cases, emotionally intense clients, and the pressure to keep their practices profitable, and he brings that experience directly into the Family Law Journey group he facilitates. In addition to his individual coaching practice, Aaron conducts DISC Behavioral Profile discussions with attorneys and team members.
Aaron has been published in the Family Law Journal and writes regularly on time management and marketing for attorneys, including those in family law.
Program Facilitator
Chris Murphy, Esq.
Chris Murphy is an attorney, longtime law firm leader, and Atticus Practice Advisor who helps lawyers build practices that truly support their lives. He began in his firm as an intern in 1997, later became an associate, and ultimately served as managing partner, giving him firsthand experience in growing and leading a successful firm.
As a coach with Atticus, Chris works with attorneys and law firm owners, including many in family law, to manage demanding caseloads, emotionally charged client matters, and the pressures of running a business. Drawing on his diverse legal background, he helps lawyers reduce stress, improve profitability, and create sustainable, client-focused practices.
Member Advisor
Veronica Waggoner
Veronica Waggoner joined the Atticus team as a Resource Advisor with over 13 years of extensive legal management experience.
Working at a notable family law firm in Central Florida, she held multiple positions as a Paralegal, Office Manager, and head of the Client Relations Team. Her duties included firm financial organization, a wide variety of HR responsibilities, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, managing marketing projects to drive firm growth, and a wide range of legal support responsibilities.
While serving as Client Relations Manager and Team Leader, she participated in the Atticus Practice Growth Program and saw the difference it could make. That experience motivates her to help others transform their practices.
Prefer One-on-One Support?
If you’re a family law attorney who likes the idea of growth but isn’t sure a group is the best fit, Atticus also offers one-on-one coaching.
Individual coaching may be ideal if you want to:
Work privately through specific practice or leadership challenges
Move faster on key priorities with highly personalized support
Combine individual coaching with a future group program for added accountability
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an existing Atticus member to join?
Do I need to be an existing Atticus member to join?
No. The Family Law Journey is open to current Atticus members, alumni, and qualified new family law attorneys who are ready to grow their practices and their capacity as leaders.
What if I’m already in an Atticus group?
What if I’m already in an Atticus group?
If you’re currently in a group, talk with your Practice Advisor or group facilitator. We’ll help you determine whether the Family Law Journey should complement your current program or become your primary focus.
Can multiple people from my firm participate?
Can multiple people from my firm participate?
Yes. Many firms see powerful results when both the owner and key team members participate. We can help you determine the best structure for your firm and discuss options for involving additional attorneys or team members.
What kind of results can I expect?
What kind of results can I expect?
Results depend on your effort and implementation. We’ll provide proven tools, coaching, accountability, and a community of peers—all focused on helping you increase income, reduce chaos, and build a practice that supports a great life.
Ready to Explore the Family Law Journey?
If you’re a family law attorney who wants a stronger practice and a better life outside the office, the Great Practice Great Life Journey: Family Law may be your next step.
Current Atticus members: Talk with your current group facilitator or Practice Advisor about whether this group is right for you.
New or returning to Atticus: Schedule a conversation to explore your goals and determine if the Family Law Journey is the best fit.
