Why Not So Serious? Why We’re Not Like Other Law Firms?

If you’ve lived in the Mid-Ohio Valley for any period of time,  you’ve likely heard of our firm. We’re aware that our commercials run often on local TV channels and radio stations. On more than one occasion we’ve had individuals approach us on the street to sing us the jingle. We don’t mind because it’s a part of our culture. In all honesty, you’ll likely catch an attorney or staff member singing that same jingle while they’re gathering records or researching cases. When most people read that they may think that it’s odd for people in a law firm to be that relaxed or even have fun. Law is serious, and you must be serious all the time, right? Well yes and no.  Yes, all the types of law we focus on are very serious, but no, we don’t have to be serious all the time. We’re not like other law firms; we like to have fun, make silly videos, and have active social media accounts for very specific reasons. Read on to see why having fun is a big part of the Jan Dils difference.

I have worked here for six years. That’s more than double the amount of time that I’ve worked for any company. During my tenure at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, I have completed graduate school, traveled more than any other time in my life, and met some amazing people. Regardless if you are working with individuals who need help with social security, or an individual who has been hurt or injured because of a car wreck, or even a Veteran who has been injured in service to his or her country, you tend to learn a lot about yourself. I feel as if I’ve grown a lot since I started working here. I didn’t have a Smartphone when I started, and I hadn’t even flown before. After interacting with clients for a few months I started relating to them more and more. I quickly learned that a person who had fear about filing for social security wasn’t too different from me hesitating to board a plane. Fear can prevent us from doing certain things, and any business that can eliminate that fear is probably going to be successful.

The Subaru Incident.

I still deal with fear on a regular basis. One of the things that I am most afraid of is buying a new car. I actually know a lot about cars, and I just need to figure out what I want. To do that, I have to visit a lot of car lots and spend time with numerous salespeople. I try to make it clear up-front that I am not purchasing until next year. However, during a recent trip to a Subaru dealership, all my fears were brought to the forefront. The third question the salesman asked me was: “What can I do to get you into this car today?” I wanted to pull out one of my classic smart alec responses like: “Oh gee mister, I don’t know. I’m just a dumb kid, please take my money,” but I was restrained. I said I needed to at least drive the car before purchasing it from him. (I know, I am so demanding.) Within moments of driving the Subaru Forester, I knew I did not want the vehicle. It’s not a bad car, and if you need a crossover, put it on your list of vehicles to consider. Simply, it was not the car for me. After a short test drive, I returned to the lot only to be greeted by a different salesperson. This man asked me how I liked the Forester. When I responded that I was not a fan, he stated that is probably because of how heavy I was, then he lied to me about the transmission. This was the epitome of every stereotypically bad car buying story you’ve ever heard. I was frustrated and wanted to stop looking. My sister convinced me to travel to a different dealer here locally. This dealership is much larger, and they sell Toyotas. They have a unique marketing strategy in which they appear live on TV every Monday. They have a lot of fun, and they are quite approachable. Our experience there was completely different. Granted, we knew the salesperson from before, but we hadn’t spoken since our last car buying experience. They made us feel comfortable, answered our questions, and let us take our time to figure out which car was best for me. While I was not ready to buy a car that day, I will go back there because of how approachable everyone was and how comfortable I felt.

This reminded me of how so many must feel when they have to approach someone for a Personal Injury claim or Social Security. They are likely nervous, scared, and probably are out of options. It can be one of the scariest times of their life. So, put yourself in the shoes of someone who has been injured in an accident. Imagine you are in a lot of pain. Imagine you are not sure what your future holds. Would you feel comfortable approaching a law firm with the ubiquitous attorney grimacing in front of a bookcase full of encyclopedias? Or, would you rather go to the firm that has fun on their social media sites, publishes content to help you better understand the process, and strives to be approachable?

So yes, we are different than the other law firms. We may have a lot of fun at work, but we also have a lot of passion for what we do. We like to let both of those things show.

If you’re curious about any of our lines of business, call us. Our toll-free number is 1-877-526-3457. We offer a free consultation for Veterans Disability, Social Security, and Personal Injury. We will take the time to explain to your options, and if for any reason we can’t help you, we will point you in the right direction. If you aren’t free to talk now, fill out this form, and we’ll be happy to talk to you at a time that is more convenient.