On the Verge

An insurance company can hit you harder than the crash. In this episode of On the Verge , we sit down with Justin Jackson, an attorney at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers, to break down what really drives value in Texas car accident claims and how personal injury lawyers evaluate insurance settlement offers. We discuss how car accident claims in Texas actually work, including why insurance companies st...

We sit down with Gabby Becker to talk about becoming a lawyer for underdogs and what it takes to fight for people who are being blamed, dismissed, or ignored. Whether she's representing people who have been in a car crash or victims of sexual assault, Gabby is committed to telling her clients' stories and getting them justice.  Gabby walks us through a couple of real client stories that...

To an insurance company, you're just a claim number. That's why our team takes the necessary time to learn each client's unique story - how their injury has affected their life. Danny Daniel sat down with Leany Hammer - the real Texas Hammer, to talk about why those stories are so critical.  Leany is a bilingual attorney who’s secured millions in pre‑litigation wins. Listen along as...

Imagine building a national injury law brand from a clean slate while raising five boys and learning to lead through constant change. That’s the story of our guest, Nic Edson, the CEO of Big Auto, who went from professional linebacker to dominating the legal industry. He's opened the up playbook on what it actually takes to scale a law firm in the era of private equity backed firms.  If you’r...

A friendship that started with a fishing question into a 25-year partnership that refused to quit. These are the stories that shaped our firm, from signing our first client on our first day, to nearly losing the firm in year three. These moments don't just explain where we came from, they made us who we are.  Hear from the four people that built Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers. Our founding partn...

Twelve Baseball Coach and Tex-Ags broadcaster Ryan Brauninger sits down with us to share talk coaching, principles, and relationships.  From playing high school baseball in Southeast Texas, to opportunities overseas, Ryan's life has revolved around sports. He shares with us the choices, mentors, and moments that brought him to College Station, Texas.  If you care about developing people, lead...

"If you wanna reach people that no one is reaching, you've gotta do things that no one is doing!"  Pastor Will Lewis takes us behind the scenes of Brazos Fellowship Church's remarkable growth from a small living room gathering to a thriving community with nearly 3,000 weekly attendees. With refreshing candor, Will shares how he's grown from a fear of public speaking to add...

What story are you telling yourself about who you are and what you're capable of? That's the core question Charlie Lima addresses in this energizing conversation about mindset, resilience, and finding your personal formula for extraordinary results. Charlie, owner of BoomFit and a fixture in the Bryan-College Station fitness community for over 20 years, breaks down why most people fail t...

In a digital world where careers can be ruined by a single tweet, how do successful professionals navigate the complex landscape of social media? Rusty Surrette, award-winning journalist and local social media celebrity with over 100,000 followers, shares what' he's learned in his years on social media.  His biggest pieces of advice? Be authentic. Don't overshare. Own your mistakes!...

What's your core purpose? Our is to keep clients from getting screwed by big insurance.  Daniel Stark's COO, Wesley Lockett, joins us to talk about all things core purpose.  The discussion highlights why establishing a meaningful core purpose matters for businesses of any size. From increased employee engagement and retention to better client experiences, a well-crafted purpose statement...

Welcome to the first episode of On the Verge . We’re lawyers who have spent 25 years navigating challenges, celebrating wins, and pushing ourselves to do more—both in and out of the courtroom. In this episode, we share our journey, from how we became friends to the lessons we’ve learned about always working for the next big goal. We talk about the connection between personal growth and professiona...