The Circle of Trust

Inside a New PI Law Firm

Episode 48 Mike Streich joins Keith Dyer on the Circle of Trust Podcast to discuss his transition from defense attorney to plaintiff's lawyer, launching a new personal injury law firm, building referral relationships, competing in one of the country's toughest legal markets, and navigating the future of private equity in personal injury law. From startup challenges to branding, LinkedIn marketing, and long-term growth strategies, this episode is packed with practical advice for attorneys building modern law firms. To learn more, listen to the full episode of the Circle of Trust podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

Personal Injury Growth Through Authentic Branding

Episode 47 In this episode of the Circle of Trust Podcast, hosted by law firm CMO Keith Dyer and powered by LEXGRO, Keith speaks with Salt Lake City personal injury attorney Kurt London about his path into law and how he’s grown his multi-state practice. Kurt shares that his father is a judge and explains why he chose personal injury, including a motorcycle accident where he trusted an insurance adjuster, settled without a lawyer, and later needed back surgery. He walks through his early career with the Innocence Project and large Utah firms before opening his own firm about two and a half years ago, growing primarily through referrals, heavy networking, and frequent relationship-building events rather than big ad budgets. Kurt discusses a life-changing client case and advises lawyers to “always be branding,” especially authentically on platforms like LinkedIn. Visit us at: https://lexgro.com/ [https://lexgro.com/]

Personal Injury, Purpose, and Impact Litigation

Episode 46 In this episode of the Circle of Trust Podcast, hosted by law firm CMO Keith Dyer and powered by LEXGRO, Keith interviews Oakland-based attorney Arthur Bryant about his path into public interest law and his 35-year tenure building Public Justice (formerly Trial Lawyers for Public Justice). He explains how he grew Public Justice from two people into a national organization with 43 staff, 23 lawyers, 2,700 members, and an $8 million budget, pursuing impact cases across civil rights, consumer, worker, environmental, and access-to-justice issues. Bryant also describes his Title IX athletics litigation, his shift back to private practice in 2020, launching his own firm, and navigating marketing while anticipating increased Title IX disputes tied to House v. NCAA and schools cutting teams.

Personal Injury Growth Through Relationships

Episode 45 In this episode of the Circle of Trust Podcast, hosted by law firm CMO Keith Dyer and powered by LEXGRO, Keith interviews New Mexico personal injury attorney Damon Hudson, who practices statewide from Santa Fe and frequently works in Albuquerque. Damon shares how he “stumbled” into plaintiff work after disliking defense firms and the billable-hour model, and how representing injured people aligned with his values and led him to start his own firm. The conversation focuses on defining a lawyer’s “why,” prioritizing trust and client communication, and avoiding “factory” approaches that chase quick settlements. Damon explains his growth from about 20 cases to more than double in roughly 10 months, driven largely by networking, referrals, and LinkedIn video content. Visit LEXGRO: https://www.lexgro.com/ Visit Hudson Injury Law: https://www.hudsoninjurylaw.com/

PI Trial Animation and Case Visualization

Episode 44 In this episode of the Circle of Trust Podcast, hosted by law firm CMO Keith Dyer and powered by LEXGRO, Keith speaks with David Yarr, founder and forensic animator at Top View Animation, about how forensic animations help personal injury and defense lawyers communicate accident and negligence events to juries and in mediations. David explains that his reconstructions are built from expert collaboration and evidence such as EDR data, police reports, and crash analysis, making the work science-based rather than speculative. He shares his background of immigrating from Iran, developing 3D animation skills, and entering forensic animation in 2013, before starting his own company in October 2023 after working at Momentum Engineering. David highlights a recent motorcycle case where an animation contributed to a major settlement and discusses marketing and growth ideas, including content, conferences, webinars, and outreach.