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Trial Lawyers Michael Darling & Sam Long: Fighting Big Corporations for Catastrophic Injury Victims

Trial Lawyers Michael Darling & Sam Long: Fighting Big Corporations for Catastrophic Injury Victims

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 In this episode of the Trustcast Show, host Zane Myers sits down with Michael Darling and Samuel Q Long, founding partners of Falcon Law Group in San Antonio and Houston. These trial lawyers specialize in catastrophic injury cases, taking on massive corporations that most firms won't touch—fighting for blue-collar workers, oil field crews, and families facing life-altering injuries. What You'll Learn: How defense-side experience gives them an edge in plaintiff work Why venue selection can multiply case value by 10x The biggest mistakes injured workers make before hiring a lawyer How insurance companies manipulate injured workers into bad settlements Managing vicarious trauma while handling death and catastrophic injury cases The symbiotic referral system in catastrophic injury law Real case stories: from seven-figure oil field injuries to devastating highway accidents Why they reject cases even when they need to pay rent The difference between billboard firms and true trial lawyers Building a sustainable boutique practice without massive overhead Michael Darling, a former corporate defense attorney and son of a trial lawyer, combines Ivy League legal training with creative litigation strategy. Sam Long brings Marine Corps Infantry discipline and frontline leadership to the courtroom. Together, they've recovered tens of millions for injured workers while maintaining a lean, client-focused practice that prioritizes trial readiness over volume. Connect with Falcon Law Group: Website: https://www.thefalkenlawgroup.com San Antonio: 210-526-2997 Houston: 713-804-8220 Email Michael: mdarling@thefalkenlawgroup.com Email Sam: slong@thefalkenlawgroup.com Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - How a Marine & Trial Lawyer's Son Joined Forces 01:45 - Why Catastrophic Injury Law? 04:42 - The Stress of Big Law vs. Plaintiff Work 05:44 - Dinner Table Debates: Michael's Legal Training 06:51 - From Naval Academy to Marine Infantry to Law School 10:10 - Defense Side Secrets: Weaponizing Discovery 14:48 - How Clients Find Them: The Referral System 18:35 - Managing Cash Flow in Long-Tail Cases 20:26 - Vicarious Trauma: The Hidden Cost 23:25 - Insurance Company Tricks That Shock People 27:09 - The Biggest Mistake Injured Workers Make 31:08 - Cases That Still Haunt Them 42:12 - What Sets Them Apart from Billboard Firms 45:11 - Future Growth Plans 47:25 - How to Contact Falcon Law Group #TrialLawyer #CatastrophicInjury #PersonalInjuryLaw #MaritimeLaw #JonesAct #TrustcastShow
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