From Burnout to Balance: How Trevor and Valentina Rose Built a Thriving Firm with Lawyerist Lab 

They didn’t set out to build a business. They just wanted to practice law. 

But like many small firm owners, Trevor and Valentina Rose quickly found themselves running a growing business—without a plan, a system, or a break. 

Fast forward to today: the Rose Law Firm of Napa Valley is a nine-person team built on processes, purpose, and balance. Trevor no longer works weekends. Valentina runs the firm with strategy—not stress. And their business finally supports their life, not the other way around. 

Here’s how they made the shift. 

The Breaking Point: Growth Without a Plan 

When Trevor and Valentina launched their firm in 2013, it was just the two of them. Trevor handled the legal work. Valentina managed the rest. 

They weren’t thinking about systems or scaling. They were reacting—adding help as needed, firefighting problems, and working constantly. 

“We weren’t thinking like business owners,” Valentina said. “We were adding help as we went, but without strategy.” 

Trevor was the only attorney, the rainmaker, and the primary worker. Valentina had no roadmap for operations. With two young daughters at home, burnout felt inevitable. 

“I was doing everything,” Trevor said. “And there was no system for scaling—or even catching a break.” 

The Shift: Discovering Lawyerist Lab 

Valentina stumbled across a Lawyerist webinar in 2020—and something clicked. 

“There’s more to this than just free resources,” she recalled. “Lab is an actual community and system for helping us build the firm we didn’t even know we wanted.” 

They joined Lab shortly after. 

The Transformation: From Reactive to Intentional 

Over the next five years, with the help of Lab coaching, strategy tools, and community, the Roses completely restructured their firm. 

Their Key Changes: 

• Tripled the team. 
  They went from three to nine team members, including two attorneys, legal admins, a virtual assistant, and a full-time office manager. 

• Prioritized process. 
  “We don’t make decisions based on how we feel that day,” Valentina said. “There’s a system—and everyone follows it.” 

• Reclaimed their time. 
  Trevor no longer takes client meetings on Mondays or Fridays. Fridays end at 2 PM. Weekends are off-limits. 

• Started thinking like business owners. 
  “We used to think like a one-person shop,” Trevor said. “Now we think like a firm—with structure, systems, and purpose.” 

• Aligned on vision. 
  Through coaching, they now have shared goals, clear direction, and a plan for growth. 

The Results: Sustainable Growth and a Better Life 

Since joining Lawyerist Lab, the Rose Law Firm has: 

• Tripled in size 

• Built systems that run without them 

• Shifted from reactive to strategic leadership 

• Designed a schedule that protects work-life balance 

• Increased capacity and improved client service 

“We’re not burned out anymore,” Valentina said. “We’re building something we’re proud of—and we’re doing it together.” 

Ready to Build a Firm Like This? 

Lawyerist Lab isn’t just coaching. It’s a roadmap, a community, and a proven system for building a healthier business and a better life. 

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start scaling, start with the Small Firm Scorecard to help you understand how your firm is really doing.   

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