Rocky Patel's Road: From small-firm lawyer to selling 30 million cigars per year
Briefly

In 2022, the Rocky Patel "Sixty" was rated No. 1 by Cigar Aficionado, a recognition stemming from a thorough review of 700 cigars. Rocky Patel, a former lawyer turned cigar maker, emphasizes the critical nature of the cigar-making process which takes years and involves numerous skilled hands. His legal background has instilled in him a keen attention to detail, which he believes is crucial in both law and cigar production. This journey from lawyer to cigar industry leader illustrates the unique intersection of his past experiences and his current success.
"From the time you plant a seedling in the ground to the time you get a cigar in the box takes four to five years. Three hundred different hands touch the tobacco. If you cheat the process along the way, or take any shortcuts, you don't get the results."
"It’s about attention to detail. When you are reading a document or drafting a pleading, you have to be very precise. You have to be perfect."
Read at ABA Journal
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