The Secret About Lawsuits That Can Save Your Firm Millions – Santiago Cueto
Most law firm owners don’t realize that one vague contract clause can cost them millions—or even put their entire business at risk.
In this insightful interview, Moshe Amsel sits down with international attorney Santiago Cueto, best-selling author of “Winning Lawsuits in Florida,” to break down the practical, business-saving steps every law firm owner should take to avoid legal disaster. Whether you’re worried about getting sued or thinking about how to protect your clients and your own firm, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can put to work immediately.
🔹 Listen in for:
→ How to set up airtight foundational documents that prevent costly partner infighting
→ The essential contract clauses that can make or break a lawsuit—and which ones to negotiate before signing
→ Why “legal audits” every few years are critical for keeping your risk low and your firm resilient
→ The real difference between litigation and arbitration—and when you should choose one over the other
→ What to do the moment you’re sued (or need to sue someone)—so you protect your assets and reputation
Successful law firms aren’t just built on great client service—they’re built on smart risk management. Take control of your legal strategy, avoid expensive mistakes, and position your firm for confident growth.
Press play now and start protecting your firm like a pro.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] Discover international law strategies for business owners to reduce legal risk
[02:29] Hear Santiago Cueto’s journey to becoming a board-certified international attorney
[03:42] Learn why educating clients about lawsuits grows your law firm’s reputation
[05:29] Prevent costly lawsuits with strong legal foundations in your business
[06:35] Understand how your firm’s operating agreements avoid shareholder and partner disputes
[07:47] Use tighter contracts to protect your business and avoid litigation pitfalls
[09:56] Build contracts that anticipate and minimize disagreements for clients
[11:13] Why arbitration matters for global business clients and cross-border litigation
[14:20] Compare arbitration vs. litigation: save your firm time and stress
[15:53] Assess return on litigation (ROL) before filing: boost client experience
[17:42] Prepare your practice for counterclaims and negotiation leverage
[19:20] Respond to lawsuits: legal holds, insurance tips, and first steps for your firm
[21:09] Optimize insurance coverage to shield your business from major legal losses
[22:30] Improve client experience: full transparency with your attorney builds stronger cases
[24:19] Run a legal audit on contracts to prevent future disputes and business growth setbacks
[24:58] Negotiate forum selection clauses for more favorable litigation outcomes
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About Santiago Cueto
Santiago is a Board-Certified International Attorney and the founding partner of Cueto Law Group, based in Miami, Florida. His practice focuses on international business law, class actions, and cross-border commercial litigation, arbitration, and transactions. Over the course of his career, he has represented Fortune 100 companies, foreign governments, and emerging businesses, guiding them through complex global legal challenges.
Santiago is particularly passionate about helping businesses expand while minimizing legal risk, resolving disputes efficiently, and leveraging arbitration to their advantage. He often speaks on trends in cross-border commerce and the evolving landscape of international class actions.
Connect with Santiago Cueto on his Website. You can also follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and IG.
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Moshe Amsel
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Moshe Amsel the host of the Profit with Law podcast is not an attorney. As the owner of a successful accounting firm DreamBuilder Financial and Law Firm Growth coaching organization Profit with Law, Moshe has proven that there are better and different ways for a law firm to do business and be successful.
