DR. MICHAEL HARTLEY

BOARDROOM-LEVEL ADVISOR

FOR LAW FIRMS

Guiding Law Firms to scale beyond founder dependence, flatlined profit, operational chaos, and reactive growth.

Most Law Firms do not have a legal problem.
They have a business problem.
The cases are there. The demand is there.

But you are stuck being an attorney instead of the CEO & Owner... and true scale is not yet an option.

READ: Why Managing Partners Become the Bottleneck in Their Own Law Firm.

Dr. Michael Hartley

Over the last 20 years, I have built businesses that failed, businesses that were successful, and businesses that scaled globally; from just me in my first business to running with hundreds of employees across the 9+ businesses, I now understand the "dumb tax" most owners pay by making the mistakes others already made before them. Today, I get to guide owners and managing partners like you on how to build a business that can scale & eventually exit without paying the dumb tax.


What We See Behind the Scenes

Inconsistent intake conversion, weak accountability, no idea what your marketing numbers tell you, team turnover, poor leadership structure, improper cash flow forecasting, and attorneys buried inside operations instead of leading strategically; because unfortunately, being a great attorney doesn't always translate to building a great business.

OUR FOCUS

  • MARKETING & CLIENT ACQUISITION
  • INTAKE & SALES SYSTEMS
  • FINANCIAL CONTROL & PROFITABILITY
  • LEADERSHIP & TEAM STRUCTURE
  • OWNER MINDSET & STRATEGIC EXECUTION

WHY LAW FIRMS WORK WITH DR. MICHAEL HARTLEY

Dr. Michael Hartley serves as a Boardroom-Level Advisor to growth-focused businesses and law firms seeking stronger profitability, operational structure, leadership systems, and scalable growth.

Advisory Methods Combining:

01

Executive-level strategic advisory

High-level business guidance focused on profitability, scaling strategy, operational clarity, and long-term firm growth.

02

Business coaching & operational systems

A proven framework and system that improves execution, accountability, efficiency, and day-to-day business performance.

03

Leadership development

Coaching designed to strengthen decision-making, communication, accountability, and executive leadership capacity within the firm.

04

Financial accountability

Clear financial oversight through KPI tracking, margin analysis, cash flow visibility, and performance-based decision-making.

05

Scalable growth infrastructure

Building the systems, team structure, processes, and operational foundation required to grow without operational chaos.

06

Knowing your numbers

Understanding the key financial and operational metrics that drive profitability, cash flow, marketing performance, and long-term firm growth.

07

Boardroom-Level Guidance

Objective executive insight that challenges blind spots, improves strategic thinking, and helps leadership make stronger business decisions.

F E A T U R E D

2024 RANKED IN Top 10 Firms GLOBALLY

2022 GLOBALLY RANKED #1 IN COMMUNITY IMPACT {JOBS ADDED}

2022 NORTH AMERICA BEST BUSINESS INFLUENCER

2021 GLOBALLY RANKED #1 IN CLIENT RESULTS

2020 GLOBALLY RANKED #1 IN CLIENT RESULTS

2020 GLOBALLY RANKED #1 IN COMMUNITY IMPACT {JOBS ADDED}

2020 NORTH AMERICAN BREAKOUT PARTNER OF THE YEAR

2020 NORTH AMERICAN COACH OF THE YEAR

2020 NPS 100% CLIENT ADVOCACY

2019 GLOBAL BREAKOUT COACH OF THE YEAR

B U S I N E S S P O D C A S T

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A's for your Q's

What Business Classes Do You Offer?

We focus on 2-day intensives and 12-week courses. Each include access to our Business Operating System software and system for a quarter.

Our Courses:

  • Business Master Class
  • Sales Master Class
  • Marketing Plan Master Class
  • High Performing Teams Master Class
  • Management Master Class
  • Leadership Master Class

How Can Coaching Help ME Grow?

We use a proven four-step framework designed specifically to help law firm owners build stronger businesses without becoming the bottleneck.
Whether you’re the owner or managing partner, our focus is helping you strengthen leadership, improve accountability, build better systems, and create a firm that scales beyond depending on you.


As you become a stronger leader, build stronger managers, and create stronger systems, the firm becomes more profitable, more scalable, and less dependent on you being involved in every decision.

What Size Firms Can Benefit
from Business Coaching?

Have you passed the bar? Then it's for you. We've seen members start with only them and a legal assistant, all the way to firms with locations across the country, and everything in between. We focus on the 6 primary departments of your business. You're the expert in law, I am the expert in building business. 

How Will Coaching Grow My Firm?

Wondering how coaching can drive your firm forward?

Let's break it down. Firstly, there's the wealth of knowledge that my coaching firm brings to the table, supplemented by resources like our videos and online courses… This sets the stage for achieving success.

Next, there's the coaching itself – the strategies and guidance provided by your coach. My coaches are carefully selected and extensively trained to ensure you receive top-notch support and results. And
let's not forget about accountability – keeping you & your team on track to reach your goals.

Smaller law firms often lack the external pressure for growth that larger corporations face. But with coaching, you're investing in your own success. We're here to help you achieve your dreams and goals, guiding you not just to fix problems but to grow and thrive.

Which Level is Best For My Firm?

Every law firm is at a different stage.
Some firms need stronger systems. Some need better leadership. Some need accountability. Others need help scaling without breaking operations.

The first step is understanding where your firm is today, where you want it to go, and how quickly you want to get there.


Many firms start with one of our structured educational programs or strategic planning sessions to build a stronger foundation around leadership, financial performance, operations, marketing, and growth.

From there, we customize the level of support based on what the your firm actually needs.

The goal is to build a firm that works without you.

How Long Do Results Take?

The honest answer:
It depends on the firm, the challenges we’re solving, and how quickly decisions get implemented.
That said, most firms begin identifying opportunities and implementing changes within the first two weeks, with meaningful business improvements often becoming measurable within the first 17 weeks.

My role is not simply to provide advice.
My role is to help law firms implement strategies that improve profitability, strengthen operations, build stronger teams, and create sustainable growth.
You’ll use my over 3,500 tools / resources / scripts / checklists / educational resources / and frameworks because informed decisions create better outcomes.

Your success is determined by how consistently you execute.

What Results Have Other Law Firms Seen?

The average law firm doing under $1M/yr, on average, sees a doubling of business in their first year with me. Law firms $1M+ it’s more about your time and profit. On average they have seen a reduction of hours by 20% while increasing profit by 3x their coaching investment.

What is the Investment?

Education: 1500 per course

Group Coaching: 2147/mo [25,764 a year]

1:1 Coaching: 3597/mo < 5 team [43,164/yr]

& 4997/mo 5+ team [59,964/yr]

All coaching programs include a 17-week Guarantee!

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