Miami, Florida

Chris Holtzhauer

Chris Holtzhauer seated on the steps of the Dade County Courthouse in Miami
Dade County Courthouse, Miami

I help attorneys make strategic moves.

I’m the founder of Holtz & Bernard, a boutique attorney recruiting firm in Miami.

I write about recruiting, business, life, and whatever else I’m thinking about. I also keep notes on books I want to remember, track my poker results, and share things I’m working on.

More about me

Recent thoughts

All thoughts
  1. My Parenting Playbook

    Ideas I’ve picked up from books, podcasts, family and one movie that I want to bring into our house. A growing list.

  2. Creating New Opportunities

    There was no maritime opening and his background didn’t fit. Here’s how we got him into his dream firm anyway.

All thoughts

I recruit attorneys and help law firms hire them. I’m the founder of Holtz & Bernard, and I also run ClearWage, where attorneys anonymously share what they earn.

For attorneys

Thinking about a move?

Whether you’re ready to go or just want to know what the market looks like for you, I’ll give you a straight read. Every conversation is confidential.

Let’s talk

For law firms

Hiring?

Associates and lateral partners with portable business. Tell me what success looks like in the first year and I’ll find people who can deliver it.

Start a search

Book notes

All book notes
  1. Big Lucky

    A serial entrepreneur on climbing out of poverty and building businesses from nothing.

  2. You Can’t Teach Hungry

    The founder of Morgan & Morgan on running a law firm like a business.

  3. Anything You Want

    Short lessons from the musician who accidentally built CD Baby, on running a business on your own terms.

All book notes

Chris Holtzhauer at a poker table at Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood
Total live earnings
$7,489
Best live cash
$4,137
Cashes
4
Florida money list
13,323rd

Latest result

$200 No Limit Hold’em – Big Stack (Event #2)

94th · $380 · Everglades Poker Open 2025, Hollywood · Sep 17, 2025