Taking the leap from employee to firm owner requires courage, but having the right partner makes all the difference. Jacob Morse and Spencer Fritts discovered their partnership potential through NCAJ's NEXT leadership program, where they bonded as classmates despite barely knowing each other at Campbell Law School. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, they discuss their journey from fellows to co-founders of Morse Fritts, their Raleigh-based personal injury firm. As leaders in NCAJ's New Lawyers Division, they will attend Convention 2025 later this month, and Jacob describes the value for all members. “It's a no-brainer if you can get there,” he says.

Convention 2025 will be held in Charlotte, June 18-20. Learn more and register here.

🎙️ Featured Guests 🎙️

Name: Spencer Fritts

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Name: Jacob Morse

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💡 Episode Highlights 💡

[02:11 ] NCAJ Connection: Spencer explains how the NEXT program was pivotal in forming their friendship and eventual business partnership.

[03:33 ] Daily Support Network: Jacob describes how NCAJ members serve as regular resources for referrals, questions, and case collaboration.

[04:30 ] Early NCAJ Experience: Jacob attended NCAJ's Professionalism for New Attorneys CLE before even becoming a member or plaintiff's lawyer.

[06:40 ] Leadership Development: Spencer details how NEXT allowed him to grow into leadership roles, including as chair of the New Lawyers Division and Professional Negligence Section.

[08:35 ] The Partnership Decision: Jacob explains how conversations with other NCAJ members who had started their own firms confirmed their decision to take the leap.

[09:39 ] Member Support: Spencer credits supportive NCAJ members for giving him and Jacob confidence to start their own firm.

[15:46 ] First Settlement Success: Jacob recalls their anxiety over their first case settlement and the confidence boost it provided.

[19:03 ] Convention Value: Spencer explains why attending NCAJ Convention remains a priority despite their busy new firm schedule.

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