Championing Justice: A Personal Injury Podcast

Hosted by The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C.

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Jun 2026

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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/

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June 1, 2026Episode 3047 min

Episode 30: Why Legal SEO Isn’t Dead, But Most Law Firm Marketing Is (Part 2)

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, this episode offers a practical, honest look at where firms should actually be investing their time and money.→ Learn more about AttorneySync here: https://www.attorneysync.com → Connect with Gyi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyitsakalakis Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

May 18, 2026Episode 3038 min

Episode 30: Why Legal SEO Isn’t Dead, But Most Law Firm Marketing Is (Part 1)

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 change how you approach it.→ Learn more about AttorneySync here: https://www.attorneysync.com → Connect with Gyi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyitsakalakis Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

April 27, 2026Episode 2949 min

Episode 29: From Gut Feeling to Jury Science: How Big Data Is Changing Trial Strategy

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 traditional focus groups may no longer be enough on their own.From leveraging real juror data to avoiding costly decision-making mistakes, this episode offers a practical look at how plaintiff lawyers can bring more precision and confidence into high-stakes cases.→ Learn more and contact John here: https://www.campbelllawllc.com/→ Focus with Fred: https://www.focuswithfred.com/→ JuryBall: https://www.juryball.com/Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

February 2, 2026Episode 2847 min

Episode 28: Why This Trial Lawyer Decided to Advertise on Billboards

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: rising digital ad costs, illegal solicitation, brand saturation, and the challenge of staying top-of-mind without sacrificing service or trial readiness.→ Learn more and contact Joel here: https://gatrialattorney.com/joel-williams/ → WEHE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WILLIAMSELLEBY Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

January 5, 2026Episode 271 hr 1 min

Episode 27: How AI Is Quietly Reshaping the Legal Industry

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 podcastWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

October 1, 2025Episode 2647 min

Episode 26: The Art and Science of Performance in Trial Advocacy

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.Watch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

July 30, 2025Episode 2545 min

Episode 25: Starting, Growing & Managing a Law Firm (Part 2)

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 LinkedInWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

July 23, 2025Episode 2551 min

Episode 25: Starting, Growing & Managing a Law Firm (Part 1)

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 LinkedInWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

June 9, 2025Episode 241 hr 7 min

Episode 24: Radio Advertising for Law Firms with Gary Sarner

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 LinkedInWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

May 20, 2025Episode 231 hr 3 min

Episode 23: A Peek Inside the Marketing Mindset of 'The Hometown Lawyer' Josh Hodges

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 LinkedInWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodesAdditional Resources:Learn more about The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. here.Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.Follow Darl and The Champion Firm on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokDarl’s LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show!