In this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with legendary trial attorney John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal, known nationwide for his relentless pursuit of justice and groundbreaking verdicts that have changed lives and corporate behavior. With more than two decades of courtroom experience, John shares how fearlessness, beginner’s mind, and moral clarity drive his decision-making in taking cases that others reject.

John opens up about why he champions single-event litigation, how early case rejections can hide massive potential, and how to lead and inspire a firm committed to changing the world one verdict at a time. From his groundbreaking gas tank explosion cases to the high-profile $83 million verdict for Flo Rida, this episode delivers real insight into building a law firm around integrity, passion, and impact.

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• Learn from top trial lawyer John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal

• How to evaluate rejected personal injury cases for success

• Transforming a law firm with purpose-driven litigation strategy

• John Uustal on the future of trial law and legal education through Trial School

• Insights into massive single-event verdicts, including Flo Rida and product liability cases

• The intersection of legal leadership, business, and life with Tom Tona of Tonalaw

Links and Social Handles

• Tom Tona (Host, Lead Counsel Podcast)

  • Website: https://www.tonalaw.com

  • LinkedIn: Tom Tona

  • X: @NYPITrialGuy

• John Uustal (Founding Partner, Kelley | Uustal Trial Attorneys )

  • Website: https://johnuustal.com/

  • LinkedIn: John Uustal

This podcast is sponsored by TonaLaw.

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