This episode features David Gammill, owner of Gammill Law in Manhattan Beach, specializing in personal injury and civil rights cases. With 17 years of experience from LA District Attorney to founding his own firm in 2018, David explains how prioritizing family drove his career decisions. His business thrives on attorney referrals and remote work, emphasizing digital presence over physical office space. David discusses his storytelling approach to cases and predicts AI will significantly increase law firm efficiency and profitability.

Show Notes

(0:00) Introduction of David Gammill: Trial attorney with 17 years of experience in personal injury and civil rights cases.

(1:05) Gamma Law Overview: Manhattan Beach firm handling statewide California cases from wrongful deaths to police misconduct.

(1:30) Career Evolution: The journey from prosecutor to defense attorney to civil litigator, driven by public speaking skills and meaningful work.

(3:00) Breaking into Trial Law: How chance encounters and strategic advice shaped his path to the DA's office.

(6:40) Criminal to Civil Transition: Adjusting from courtroom-driven practice to brief-heavy civil litigation and intense work hours.

(9:50) Founding Gammill Law: Prioritizing family relationships over firm prestige while building a sustainable practice.

(15:40) Modern Law Firm Essentials

(19:00) Beyond Legal Practice: The non-legal tasks essential for firm success, from social media to client reviews.

(21:45) Strategic Media Engagement: Using media ethically to create pressure and drive case outcomes.

(26:50) Case Selection Strategy: Identifying high-impact cases with emotionally resonant stories.

(30:45) Business Mindset for Attorneys: The critical shift from personal finance thinking to law firm investment.

(35:20) Management Philosophy: Results-focused leadership that empowers team members rather than micromanaging.

(37:50) AI in Legal Practice: How emerging technologies will increase efficiency and potentially grow case volume by 20-50%.

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Prosecutor Trial Skills in Personal Injury and Civil Rights: David Gammill on Building Gammill Law, Trial Advocacy, and Work Life Balance

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