• Episode 27: How AI Is Quietly Reshaping the Legal Industry
    Jan 5 2026

    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

    → Contact Ryan on Instagram or LinkedIn

    → Listen to The Way with Best Era podcast

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    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

    Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Episode 26: The Art and Science of Performance in Trial Advocacy
    Oct 1 2025

    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.

    → Learn more about JudsonSquared here.

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    47 Min.
  • Episode 25: Starting, Growing & Managing a Law Firm (Part 2)
    Jul 30 2025

    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 1 of this two-part episode if you missed it last week!


    → Learn more about Litner + Deganian here: https://www.litnerlaw.com

    → Connect with Steve on LinkedIn


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    45 Min.
  • Episode 25: Starting, Growing & Managing a Law Firm (Part 1)
    Jul 23 2025

    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 Litner + Deganian here: https://www.litnerlaw.com

    → Connect with Steve on LinkedIn

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    Additional Resources:

    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

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    52 Min.
  • Episode 24: Radio Advertising for Law Firms with Gary Sarner
    Jun 9 2025

    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.com/
    → Connect with Gary on LinkedIn

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    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

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    1 Std. und 8 Min.
  • Episode 23: A Peek Inside the Marketing Mindset of 'The Hometown Lawyer' Josh Hodges
    May 20 2025

    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 take,” and how to stay competitive without chasing every flashy trend.

    → Learn more about Josh and Kruger & Hodges here: https://thehometownlawyers.com

    → Connect with Josh on LinkedIn

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    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Episode 22: Lessons From Insurance Adjuster Turned Injury Attorney, John Griffith
    May 1 2025

    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 the future of the legal industry.

    → Learn more about John and Griffith Law here: https://www.griffithinjurylaw.com

    → Connect with John on LinkedIn

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    Additional Resources:

    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Episode 21: How to Build a Thriving Law Practice Through Attorney Referrals
    Feb 17 2025

    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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delisifriday/

    → Learn more about First Call Friday: https://firstcallfriday.com

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    Additional Resources:

    Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.

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    55 Min.