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Client Spotlight Interview: ExitPath Partners, LLC

Aug 25, 2026, 12:36:32 PM Kathy Dise Small Business, Bookkeeping, small business bookkeeping, Bookkeeper Near Me, Virtual Bookkeeping Services, Bookkeeping Catch Up Services, Online Bookkeeping Services, Bookkeeping Companies, Virtual Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, law firm transition, law firm succession planning, selling a law firm, law firm retirement, business succession, Exit Path Partners, law firm merger, attorney retirement

Client Spotlight Interview: ExitPath Partners, LLC
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                                           Exit path partners client spotlight Aug 2026  

Most attorneys spend decades building their firms, serving clients, and growing a reputation they can be proud of. But when retirement or a transition approaches, many don't have a clear plan for how to preserve the value they've worked so hard to create.

That's where ExitPath Partners comes in.

Founded by attorney and entrepreneur Alex Gertsburg and business leader Cassie Pinkerton, ExitPath Partners helps law firm owners across the country successfully transition, merge, sell, or retire from their practices. The company was born from a simple observation: there was a significant gap in support for small and mid-sized law firms navigating ownership transitions.

"It just became apparent that nobody was servicing the needs of small and mid-sized law firms that were looking to buy and sell, and specifically those looking to retire," says Cassie.

Recognizing that need, ExitPath Partners built a business around helping firm owners find the right path forward while protecting the legacy they've spent years creating.

More Than a Transaction

What makes ExitPath Partners unique is that they understand these transitions aren't just business deals. They're life events.

For many attorneys, retirement planning gets pushed aside while they focus on solving problems for clients. Helping those owners see what's possible on the other side of a successful transition is one of the team's greatest rewards.

"Showing a retiree what the other side of life can look like after the law is my favorite part," Cassie shares.

By guiding clients through the process with clarity and confidence, ExitPath Partners helps turn what can feel overwhelming into an exciting next chapter.

Why BudgetEase Is Part of the Team

As a growing company with clients and opportunities across the country, ExitPath Partners needed dependable financial support without adding an in-house finance department.

Kathy Dise

Written by Kathy Dise

Kathy has over 30 years experience helping small businesses succeed. As a commercial lender, commercialization expert and now as a QuickBooks diamond level advisor, Kathy understands the challenges small business owners face. Her experience helps business owners quickly accomplish their financial goals. As the owner of BudgetEase, Kathy works with clients to develop a plan to efficiently process 1,000s of small transactions so owners can make informed decisions. She lives in Shaker Heights, OH with her husband Ralph and enjoys golf, curling and walking in Cleveland’s fabulous Metro Parks.