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

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    45 mins
  • 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.

    Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.

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    52 mins
  • 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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    Additional Resources:

    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 hr and 8 mins
  • 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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    Additional Resources:

    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 hr and 3 mins
  • 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.

    Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 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.

    Learn more about Georgia tort law cases and topics here.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 20: How to Recruit and Retain Associates in the Legal Job Market
    Jan 27 2025

    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.

    → Learn more about Steve and Stone Search Partners here: https://stonesearchpartners.com/

    → Contact Steve directly at sstone@stonesearchpartners.com or on LinkedIn

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    Additional Resources:

    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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    53 mins
  • Episode 19: 2025 Goal-Setting and Law Firm Growth Advice
    Dec 18 2024

    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 Championing Justice episodes on YouTube: Championing Justice video episodes

    Additional Resources:

    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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    54 mins