Echo Studios Podcast Ep. 1: Danielle Kushel on Building a Law Firm with Purpose
The Echo Studios Podcast is officially live. For the very first episode, I sat down with someone who’s doing incredible work in the legal world and building her own path while doing it. Danielle Kushel is a lawyer, a business owner, and someone who isn’t trying to copy anyone else. She’s building something of her own from the ground up.
This conversation felt more like a real hangout than a typical interview. We got into her story, the truth about law school, and what it’s actually like to work in personal injury law here in South Florida. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, or you’re just curious what it looks like when someone walks away from the traditional path and starts over with purpose, this episode delivers.
Danielle started her legal career as a state prosecutor in Palm Beach County. She stayed there for nine years, building real courtroom experience that most attorneys don’t get. She wasn’t stuck behind a desk. She was trying cases, learning how to speak under pressure, and dealing with serious situations daily. Then, when COVID hit and everything slowed down, she took a step back and asked herself if this was still what she wanted.
That pause turned into a major pivot. She left the prosecutor’s office, stepped into a completely different side of law, and learned the business side of running a firm. Eventually, she opened her own. She didn’t wait for the perfect moment. She trusted her experience and went for it.
Now, she runs her own personal injury firm — and she’s doing it her way. No flashy billboards. No overhyped marketing. Just high-quality legal work and honest relationships with the people she serves. She isn’t trying to compete for attention with the loudest ads in town. She’s focusing on building real trust with real clients.
One of the best parts of the episode is when she broke down how personal injury law actually works. Most people don’t know what coverage they have. They don’t know how the system works. A lot of them don’t even know if they have a case. Danielle wants to change that. She wants her clients to feel educated, not overwhelmed. Because once you understand your rights, you can actually protect yourself.
She shared a wild story about catching two people trying to commit fraud after a school bus crash. They weren’t even on the bus. She did her own research, made some calls, and uncovered the truth. That’s the kind of attention to detail that sets her apart. She’s not just clocking in. She’s doing the work.
We also talked about public speaking, which most people don’t realize is a huge part of being a lawyer. Danielle admitted she still gets nervous before big moments, but she’s learned how to push through it. She said the nerves usually come from insecurity, and once you start trusting your own voice and experience, things get easier.
On top of all that, we talked about growing up in Florida, moving to D.C. for law school, and what eventually brought her back. We laughed about the classic Florida stuff — how nobody actually goes to the beach even though we all live near it. But beneath all that, you could tell that Danielle came back because she had a clear vision for what she wanted to build.
The best part of this episode is how personal and real it felt. Danielle isn’t just another lawyer with a logo. She’s building a firm that reflects her values. She wants her clients to feel seen and supported, not lost in a system. She actually answers her own phone. She gives updates. She follows up. That kind of personal care isn’t just nice — it leads to better outcomes.
If you’re thinking about starting your own thing, this is the kind of episode that might push you to stop waiting. Danielle is living proof that you don’t have to do things the way everyone else does. You just have to be willing to bet on yourself.
🎙️ Listen to the episode
Watch it on YouTube or find it wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Connect with Danielle
Follow her on Instagram @kushellawgroup & @yourfamilysinjuryattorney
Visit her law firm’s website at https://www.klg-injury.com/
