Celebrating Justice Trial Lawyer's Journal

In this episode of “Celebrating Justice,” Jeffery Campiche shares his journey of becoming a trial lawyer and his focus on maritime, civil rights and medical negligence cases.For more than four decades, Jeffery has successfully represented people severely injured on maritime vessels, in motor vehicle accidents, by unsafe or defective products, and negligent medical providers. Starting out his busy career as a prosecutor-coroner in Ilwaco, Washington, Jeffery continually utilized the invaluable...

In this episode of "Celebrating Justice," we sit down with trial lawyer Sylvia V. Gonzalez, who shares her inspiring journey from considering a career in education to making significant strides in personal injury law. Sylvia discusses her initial aspirations after graduating from the University of Santa Barbara, pivotal moments of career realization, and the experiences that shaped her specialized focus. Her story provides an in-depth look at navigating courtroom challenges and experiencing t...

In this episode of "Celebrating Justice," Alyce Wittenstein, senior partner at Wittenstein and Wittenstein, a premier New York City personal injury firm, shares stories about her background in film production, her journey to becoming a trial lawyer, and the history of her firm. Alyce emphasizes the importance of treating clients with respect and meeting their needs and shares a memorable case involving a young woman injured in a rollover van accident. For her "Closing Argument," Alyce highlig...

From a complicated childhood dealing with parental substance addiction and peer engagement in serious crime, to theater in college and even the Marine Corps, D.L. Rencher has lived through many diverse experiences on his path to trial law. The one common thread through his entire life has been his commitment and fervent interest in social justice. Driven by this passion and his independent persistence, D.L. put himself through law school and dedicated himself to tireless advocacy in his work....

Growing up in the streets of New York with few life paths to choose from. As he puts it, he had three choices: join the military, become a trial lawyer, or become a criminal. So that left lawyer and Daniel Horowitz embarked towards a legal career, a full circle path that would eventually allow him to defend people much like those he grew up with. Daniel has been lead counsel in over 200 jury trials as well as thousands of arbitrations and contested evidentiary hearings. As a legal commentator...

In this episode of "Celebrating Justice," trial lawyer Steven B. Barrett shares his intriguing story of how he considered becoming a doctor and a rabbi before finding his true calling in law.Steven talks about how his ability to connect with juries and clients alike, a skill honed from his thoughtful interactions in everyday life, makes a difference in the courtroom. His numerous stories provide invaluable insights into the nuances of trial work with advice for seasoned and new trial lawyers....