Jeffery Campiche

06/05/24 • 47 min

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 guidance from his doctor father and fellow trial lawyer George Kargianas that encouraged him to center his client’s needs and prioritize politeness in court interactions.

Listen as Jeffery details thrilling, heart wrenching cases of racial prejudice and corporate negligence, from police shootings to boatman tragedies, and how he approached affected families with the utmost compassion and passion for uncovering the truth and restoring justice, including the famous case of Tommy Le, a young man who was shot and killed by Seattle sheriff’s deputies.
Key Takeaways

Remember your client’s lawful rights, especially when approaching cases involving marginalized groups.
Ensure that every client receives equal, lawful treatment in the investigative and trial processes, to the best of your ability.
Never leave a stone unturned. Examine every suspicious statement or claim in search for the truth.
Approach every examination and questioning with politeness. Always be respectful and civil with the opposing counsel to ensure a fair, successful trial.
Put the client first and make them feel cared for.

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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.

Remember your client’s lawful rights, especially when approaching cases involving marginalized groups.
Ensure that every client receives equal, lawful treatment in the investigative and trial processes, to the best of your ability.
Never leave a stone unturned. Examine every suspicious statement or claim in search for the truth.
Approach every examination and questioning with politeness. Always be respectful and civil with the opposing counsel to ensure a fair, successful trial.
Put the client first and make them feel cared for.

Visit Website
Instagram
YouTube
Presented by CloudLex and Lexvia.

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Sylvia V. Gonzalez

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 the unexpected twists that come with jury deliberations.

For her "Closing Argument," Sylvia shares how listening and being true to yourself is the most important thing when following your passion and dreams.

Key Takeaways

Understanding Jury Dynamics: Sylvia shares a compelling courtroom anecdote underscoring the importance of ensuring accurate jury counts and how a seemingly definitive trial outcome can dramatically change, revealing the jurors' deep sense of duty.
Overcoming Societal Expectations: Sylvia’s narrative is a testament to defying external doubts and societal expectations, encouraging lawyers and individuals to pursue their true passions despite discouragement from others.
Empathy and Language Advantage: Sylvia highlights how being bilingual sets her apart in personal injury law, allowing her to directly connect with Spanish-speaking clients, enhancing trust and communication.
Breaking Stereotypes: Her approachable nature challenges the typical media portrayal of lawyers, reinforcing the value of charisma and openness in legal practice.

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Steven R. Young

In this episode of “Celebrating Justice,” Steven Young shares the stories of his family’s activist past in the mining industry and during the Depression that inspired him to fight the biggest battles and start his journey into trial law.

Encouraged by his mother to pursue his passion in law, Steven has gone on to build a successful career emphasizing personalized connection with juries using psychological methods of engagement. Listen as he shares the story of a case he embarked on to help an immigrant family gain justice for damages incurred, his first ever trial that made a mark on him and motivates him to this day.

Steven has created a niche practice specializing in “last minute trials.” His trial experience covers all areas of law from class actions to a first in the nation trial against a hedge fund over municipal bond arbitrage derivatives to bad faith to business disputes to personal injury. He has spent years studying the art of persuasion, including storytelling, deep metaphor, painting word pictures, neurolinguistics and behavioral and relationship psychology, to find the most compelling ways to “stage” the drama that is trial.

Key Takeaways

It doesn’t always matter how personally capable the individual is, the cause for which they are fighting holds much more weight in the outcome of their movement.
Make an effort to engage the jury personally and psychologically to improve their engagement with the case.
Ensure you connect with your client and really empathize with and believe their story. This connection guarantees you can touch the jurors and present an extremely compelling case that can change someone’s life for the better.

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