Championing Justice: A Personal Injury Podcast

Private equity has transformed industries like healthcare, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and nursing homes. Could law firms be next? In this episode of Championing Justice, host and attorney Darl Champion sits down with former federal prosecutor and Plunder author Brendan Ballou to discuss why private equity firms are increasingly targeting legal practices, how Managed Service Organizations (MSO...

What happens after someone finds your law firm is what actually determines whether or not you get the case. In Part 2 of this conversation, Darl Champion and Gyi Tsakalakis shift from marketing strategy to execution, breaking down intake systems, AI tools, attribution, and the real drivers of law firm growth. From fake reviews and flawed attribution models to budget realities and the future of per...

What actually works in legal marketing today, and what’s just noise? In the first segment of this two-part episode, attorney Darl Champion talks to Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync to break down the reality of modern-day SEO; law firm growth; and why the firms that win aren’t just the ones that rank, but the ones that get chosen. If you’re thinking about marketing as a long-term investment, this con...

What if you could test your case with hundreds of real jurors before ever stepping into a courtroom? In this episode of Championing Justice, trial attorney and host Darl Champion sits down with John Campbell, a former trial lawyer and law professor who now specializes in big data jury research.  Join us as John explains how modern jury science is reshaping case valuation, trial strategy, and risk...

Billboard advertising has often carried a stigma in the personal injury world, especially among trial lawyers. In this episode of Championing Justice, attorney Darl Champion sits down with fellow trial lawyer Joel Williams to explore why and how he made the decision to advertise on billboards, and how he avoided turning his firm into a settlement mill. Join us for a candid conversation about the p...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s already reshaping how personal injury law firms operate.  In this episode of Championing Justice, host Darl Champion sits down with plaintiff trial lawyer, author, and Best Era co-founder Ryan McKeen to unpack what AI really means for personal injury practices today and what’s coming next. → Learn more about Ryan at McKeen Law LLC and Bes...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion is joined by trial lawyer Jason Sheffield and actor-turned-communication coach Judson Vaughn, the team behind the JurisPerfect Performance Lab.  Together, they share how trial lawyers can enhance their litigation presence by learning the art of performance, trust-building, and storytelling in the courtroom. → Learn more...

In the second half of our conversation with fellow Atlanta personal injury attorney Steve Litner, Darl and Steve continue their discussion of staffing a sustainable, people-first law firm. Steve explains how Litner + Deganian balances profitability with reasonable caseloads, emphasizing relationship-driven business development, meaningful bonus structures, and long-term growth over short-term volu...

In this episode of Championing Justice , Darl sits down with fellow Atlanta personal injury attorney Steve Litner to talk about what it really takes to start and grow a successful PI practice.  Steve shares how he transitioned from a high-volume law firm to building his own practice, the one question he asks before making any hiring decision, and more in this two-part episode.  →  Learn more about...

This month on Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion sits down with legal marketing radio expert and ROI 360+ founder Gary Sarner.  Darl and Gary discuss radio strategy and community involvement, why building a memorable brand matters, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded industry, especially as major firms pour millions into advertising. → Learn more about Gary and ROI...

In this episode of Championing Justice, Darl Champion interviews Josh Hodges—partner at Kruger & Hodges and the face behind The Hometown Lawyer. Josh shares how he’s built a powerful local brand using TikTok, food videos, and community features to market his personal injury firm in Hamilton, Ohio.  Tune in as we explore how social media can be a genuine networking tool, what it means to “give...

In this episode of Championing Justice, Darl Champion interviews John Griffith of Griffith Law in Franklin, Tennessee, who went from working as an insurance adjuster to becoming a successful personal injury attorney.  John shares personal stories that shaped his philosophy about helping injured people, insights into how insurance companies operate, strategies for efficiently managing personal inju...

In this episode of the Championing Justice podcast, personal injury attorney Darl Champion speaks with Delisi Friday, founder of First Call Friday and a well-known expert in legal marketing and attorney referral strategies. Join us for a conversation about the power of attorney referrals, how your firm can generate high-quality referrals, and the future of legal marketing. → Learn more about Delis...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion sits down with lawyer-turned-legal-recruiter Steve Stone, who has spent more than 20 years placing hundreds of attorneys with law firms and counseling others on their career progression. Join us for a thoughtful discussion about compensating associate lawyers at your firm, how to attract the right lawyers to your practi...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury lawyers Darl Champion and Brian Glass discuss 2025 advice for attorneys and law firm owners. Join us for insights and recommendations into law firm management, goal setting, marketing strategies, and scaling for growth in the new year. → Learn more about Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairfaxpersonalinjury/   Watch this and other Cha...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion discusses strategies to succeed in legal marketing in highly competitive metro areas with Florida personal injury attorney Matthew Dolman. → Learn more about Matt and his law firm here: https://www.dolmanlaw.com Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodes Additional R...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion sits down with Larry Bishay, a solicitor (lawyer) in Australia who also specializes in personal injury law. Join us for an interesting discussion of the similarities and differences of tort law in the United States and Australia. → Learn more about Larry and his practice in Australia on the Reclaim Legal website or cont...

In this episode of Championing Justice, Darl interviews Andrew Caple-Shaw, a seasoned trial consultant and managing partner at ACT of Communication. Andrew shares his unique journey of being an actor to becoming a lawyer and ultimately a trial consultant specializing in witness preparation. Join us for an interesting episode that shares insights into the intersection of acting and law, highlightin...

In this episode, host and personal injury attorney Darl Champion is joined by Dax Lopez, former State Court of DeKalb County judge, now a plaintiff's attorney and mediator. Join us for a discussion of Dax's experience as a judge, his nomination to the federal bench, and his successful plaintiff's cases. Dax also offers advice to plaintiff's attorneys, emphasizing the importance...

In this episode of Championing Justice, injury attorney Darl Champion talks with Alex Deaconson of DK Global about how visual tools can aid personal injury cases.  Whether it’s a 3D animation of a car wreck, a 2D illustration of a surgical procedure, or an image of a bone fracture, visuals can help tell a story and hold jurors’ attention.  → Connect with Alex here or call him at 909-747-0201 Watch...

In this episode of Championing Justice, Darl is joined by fellow Champion Firm attorney Michael Denney.  Michael shares valuable insights from his extensive background defending trucking cases and discusses the ways defense-side experience can inform how plaintiff’s firms approach trucking injury claims. → Learn more about Michael or contact him on our website: Personal injury attorney, Michael De...

In this episode of Championing Justice, personal injury attorney Darl Champion and LegalFenix founder Ron Latz discuss legal marketing best practices, SEO misconceptions, and marketing advice law firm owners should ignore. Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronlatz/ Learn more about LegalFenix here: https://legalfenix.com   Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouT...

Whether you’re a law firm owner or an associate attorney wanting to improve your effectiveness, this topic is for you. In this episode, Darl is joined by fellow Champion Firm attorney Andrienne McKay to discuss best practices and advice for utilizing associates in your law firm. Follow Andrienne on Instagram: @mckay_esq Check out the Elawvate podcast mentioned in this episode. Watch this and other...

You’re not still managing your cases on a spreadsheet or (worse) Word document are you? While such methods might be surprising to some attorneys, it’s all too common for lawyers to have no kind of formal case management software. In this episode of Championing Justice, host Darl Champion sits down with Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio, to discuss case management software and how it can ta...

Have you ever wished you could increase the manpower behind your law firm? In this episode of Championing Justice, Darl sits down with legal virtual assistant expert Ethen Ostroff, owner of Attorney Assistant. Learn how law firms can use VAs to increase efficiency and streamline operations, all while working with your in-house team to get more accomplished for your clients. Reach Ethen at Attorney...