Championing Justice: A Personal Injury Podcast
Championing Justice is a legal podcast for lawyers and attorneys. Each episode delves into a topic related to personal injury law and the legal field in general. Host Darl Champion discusses his own experiences and legal advice as a personal injury attorney in Georgia's Metro Atlanta area and interviews expert guests like judges, plaintiff's lawyers, trial consultants, and more to help attorneys improve their legal practices. New episodes air monthly. Named to Feedspot's 15 Best Georgia Law Podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/georgia_law_podcasts/ For more information about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys visit https://www.thechampionfirm.com/
Episodes
What happens when a personal injury client learns that his case has been settled, but he never gave his lawyer permission to settle it?
In this episode of Championing Justice, host and attorney Darl Champion sits down with Robert Wyrosdick and attorneys Michael Flint and Mary Ellen Lighthiser to discuss the case that resulted in an arbitration award of more than $4.3 million against Morgan & Morgan.
Robert, Michael, and Mary Elle...
Alice Lovchik (Al-ee-see Love-chick) never planned to become an American trial lawyer.
She grew up in Brazil, expected to become a judge like her father, and even insisted she'd never live in the United States. Then life changed everything.
In this episode of Championing Justice, Alice shares her journey from Brazilian law student to Texas trial lawyer, including the challenges of learning English, earning multiple law licenses, tryi...
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 (MSOs) are changing firm ownership, and ...
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 personal injury law, thi...
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 conversation will chan...
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 analysis… and why traditi...
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 pressures facing modern PI firms: ris...
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 Best Era
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 about JurisPerfect here.
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 volume.
Don't forget to catch Part ...
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.
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 360+ here: https://roi360plus.c...
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 more than you...
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 injury cases, and predictions about...
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 Delisi Friday and connect with her on Lin...
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 practice, and more.
→ Lea...
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/
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
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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 contact Larry on LinkedIn.
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, highlighting how emotional truth and au...
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