In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton speaks with Donn Christensen, plaintiff trial attorney and civil rights advocate based in California.

Donn shares how a wrongful arrest and police brutality shifted your path from broadcasting into law and shaped your focus on representing people harmed by institutional power. He explains how storytelling, authenticity, and clear communication influence your success in court, from jury selection to high stakes medical malpractice trials. You will hear practical insight into evaluating real cases, choosing expert witnesses, and why passion, preparation, and respect for your client remain central to effective legal practice.

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton speaks with Carlos Stecco, medical malpractice attorney, who now represents patients and families across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Carlos explains why he moved from defense to plaintiff work, how he evaluates cases with a defense lawyer’s eye, and why early expert screening and clear communication sit at the heart of sound case selection. He also shares lessons on managing emotion, building honest relationships with hospitals and insurers, and keeping respect for both clinicians and clients at the center of high stakes healthcare litigation.

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, the host speaks with Richard Edwards, founder of Richard Edwards & Co, catastrophic injury specialist, deputy district judge, and board member of the Expert Witness Institute.

Richard explains why he left large corporate firms, how judging has sharpened his advocacy, and what courts truly expect from lawyers and experts. From using AI sensibly to running difficult cases other firms reject, he offers clear, practical advice for serious personal injury and expert witness practice.