Becoming Fireproof
In 2007, a devastating fire burned down my law firm, and everything we’d accumulated over the years—files, equipment, memories—was reduced to ashes. Despite this, within a few hours, we had people answering client phone calls from a tent in the parking lot, and our lawyers were in court that morning, as scheduled. We overcame the impossible. We were fireproof.
That fire was the push I needed to finally bring in a COO (after years of kicking my feet), and I hired John Nachazel. With his help, we rebuilt Mike Morse Law Firm from the ground-up. Since 2007, our law firm has grown to 10 officed across the state of Michigan, a team of 200+ people, and a revenue of $200+ million annually in settlements and verdicts.
Wanting to use our success to help other law firms, I co-wrote a best-selling book, Fireproof, with John Nachazel and co-founded the company you see here today. By working together, we can make even more law firms fireproof.
Mike Morse
Mike Morse is the founder and owner of Mike Morse Law Firm, one of the largest personal injury law firms in the country. Since 1995, he has secured over $2 billion in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Under his leadership, the firm has achieved $240 million in settlements and verdicts annually, setting a benchmark for success in personal injury law.
In addition to his legal achievements, Mike is the co-founder of Fireproof, where he shares his expertise on scaling businesses, enhancing leadership, and achieving sustainable work-life balance. He is passionate about empowering attorneys and law firms to unlock their full potential—both professionally and personally.
John Nachazel
With over 20 years of experience in finance, sales, and marketing, John Nachazel brings a unique blend of business expertise to the legal industry. As co-founder of Fireproof, John is dedicated to helping law firm owners streamline operations, improve leadership, and drive sustainable growth. His background, which includes leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and R. L. Polk & Company, informs the business strategies he applies to law firm management. Since joining Mike Morse Law Firm as COO in 2008, John has played a critical role in its operational success, and now, through Fireproof, he shares these insights with firms looking to elevate their business performance.