Meet Matt Kohanbash

We were lucky to catch up with Matt Kohanbash recently and have shared our conversation below.

Matt, thank you so much for making time for us today. We can’t wait to dive into your story and the lessons you’ve learned along the way, but maybe we can start with something foundational to your success. How have you gone about developing your ability to communicate effectively?

I grew up in a household where I had to communicate in both English and Farsi. If something needed to get done I had to make sure it was said clearly and understood the right way. That taught me early to slow down and listen. Not just to the words, but to the intent behind them. Then say it back in a way that was accurate and clear. From there, it became reps. Years of client calls, intake conversations, negotiations. You learn quickly that talking more doesn’t mean communicating better. The best communicators listen first, ask the right follow-up questions, and make complex issues simple without losing meaning. Now, as a lawyer, that’s my job every day. Clients come in overwhelmed. Insurance companies speak in jargon. Opposing counsel postures. My role is to translate complexity into clarity and confidence. For me, effective communication isn’t about sounding smart. It’s about being understood.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m the founder of Solum Space Law, a California-based law firm focused primarily on personal injury and consumer litigation. At its core, what we do is simple: when someone gets hurt or taken advantage of, we step in and level the playing field. Most of our clients are regular people going up against insurance companies, large corporations, or institutions with far more resources. They’re overwhelmed. They’re frustrated. They feel ignored. My job is to make sure they’re heard and paid fairly. What makes it exciting for me is that it’s personal. I don’t run a volume mill. When someone hires us, they speak directly to me. I know their story. I know what’s at stake for them. We’re intentional about staying lean, using technology and AI intelligently, and keeping overhead low so we can focus on results instead of bureaucracy. The brand itself reflects that mindset. Solum Space Law is built around clarity, precision, and advocacy. We’re modern in how we operate, but traditional in the sense that relationships matter. Communication matters. Reputation matters. Right now, we’re continuing to expand our personal injury practice throughout California, building out stronger systems, investing in better client experience, and creating educational content so people understand their rights before they ever need a lawyer. At the end of the day, injuries happen. Disputes happen. My focus is making sure justice isn’t optional when they do.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, three things made the biggest difference for me.

First, resilience.
Building a firm takes patience. Results take time. You cannot expect instant wins. I learned to focus on steady effort instead of short-term outcomes. If you are early in your career, commit to showing up every day. Discipline builds momentum.

Second, ownership.
When I started my own practice, everything came back to me. That changes how you operate. You prepare more carefully. You follow up faster. You think ahead. My advice is to act like the result is yours, even if you are not in charge yet. People trust those who take responsibility.

Third, judgment.
Not every disagreement needs to become a battle. Not every decision requires a reaction. Over time, I learned how important it is to evaluate situations carefully and move with intention. Good judgment protects your reputation and leads to better outcomes. If you are starting out, ask questions. Learn from people ahead of you. Take the time to think things through. Then make a decision and stand by it. At our firm, that mindset guides how we advise people. If someone calls and we believe there is a better path forward than immediate litigation, we will say that. If we know another attorney who is better suited for a specific issue, we will make that referral. Our focus is simple. We want people to receive the right representation and the right strategy for their situation.

In the end, success is not one big moment. It is steady effort, responsibility, and good decisions repeated over time.

Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?

My biggest area of growth in the past 12 months has been learning to delegate strategically.

Over the last year, I made a conscious decision to step back from handling every piece of marketing, branding, and operational detail myself. I built support around those areas so they no longer require my constant attention. That shift has been significant.

It has allowed me to focus more deeply on the legal work and on my clients. I spend more time on case strategy, negotiation and am more present in client conversations. The quality of attention has improved.

The firm has benefited as well. Marketing continues to grow. Systems continue to improve. At the same time, I am able to operate at a higher level as an attorney.

The growth has been about understanding that doing everything yourself is not strength. Building the right structure is.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.solumspacelaw.com
• Instagram: @solumspacelaw
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solum-space-law/posts/?feedView=all