In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Ben Musgrove—lawyer, judge, podcaster, triathlete, golfer, and proud father of four little girls. Ben shares his unconventional path from pre-med and ski-bum life in Vail to running a thriving personal injury practice and serving as a magistrate judge in Forsyth County.

The conversation covers everything from lessons learned running a law firm, community-driven marketing, and balancing firm growth with family priorities, to what it’s like signing arrest warrants at 2 a.m. Ben also opens up about his journey as a coach and dad, his love of skiing and golf, and the mental toughness required for Ironman triathlons.

This wide-ranging and candid discussion offers insights for lawyers, business owners, athletes, and parents alike—anchored by Ben’s down-to-earth perspective and commitment to community, family, and fun.

Topics Discussed:

• 🎙️ How podcasting sharpened Ben’s skills as a lawyer and judge
• ⚖️ His journey from pre-med and biomedical sciences to personal injury law
• 🏛️ Running a law firm: hiring staff, partnering with Spencer Bettis, and adapting in situations like he is facing - when partners deploy for military service
• 🏘️ Community-based marketing: word of mouth, sponsoring youth sports, and even finding cases at a local tavern
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Balancing life as a lawyer, judge, podcaster, athlete, and dad of four
• ⚖️ Inside magistrate court: civil cases under $15,000, pro se litigants, and the criminal side of signing warrants
• 💼 Building supportive networks in the PI world and learning from “heavy hitters”
• 📈 The role of social media reels and podcast clips in branding and community reach
• 🏌️ Golf as a networking tool—and Ben’s infamous “second-shot scratch golfer” status
• ⛰️ Triathlon training, Ironman competitions, and overcoming open-water panic

Ben is co-founder of the Bettis Musgrove law firm in Forsyth County, Georgia. He also serves as a magistrate judge, co-hosts the Bettis Musgrove Show podcast, and is deeply involved in his community. Outside the courtroom, he’s a triathlete, golfer, and proud dad of four girls.

As always, this podcast is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www.jsteinlawfirm.com.