In this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Josh sits down with Scott Campbell, partner at Shiver Hamilton Campbell and one of Atlanta’s premier trial lawyers. Scott shares his journey from defending major corporations in medical malpractice/device and product liability cases to building a plaintiff-side practice focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation.Scott reflects on the mentors who shaped his early career, why he ultimately left a fast-track BigLaw trajectory to prioritize family and purpose, and how joining Jeff Shiver and Alan Hamilton reshaped his professional life. The two dive deep into trial preparation, the art of cross-examination, dealing with experts, adapting at trial in real-time, maintaining empathy for clients experiencing unimaginable hardship, and finding fulfillment in fighting for people during the hardest chapters of their lives.On the sports side, Scott breaks down his love for Colorado football (with a daughter enrolled in Boulder), the Deion Sanders effect, and his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, including how to fix Team USA and why the pod system needs to come back. And of course, there’s plenty of golf talk, including scramble strategy, competitive nerves, and the YouTube-driven tinkering every amateur can relate to.Authentic, thoughtful, and packed with insight on both the courtroom and the course, this episode blends strategy, heart, competition, and perspective — exactly what Sports ’N Torts is all about.⚖️ Key Legal TopicsTransition from defense to plaintiff workEarly career mentorship and trial repsBalancing ambition with family and personal valuesTrial preparation frameworks & organizationListening as a superpower in trialCross-exam techniques & the “Perry Mason moment”When to use experts — and when not toHandling wrongful-death cases with empathy and courageClient trust and the privilege of advocacyWhy lawyers must stay adaptable, humble & preparedMarketing & referrals in a post-COVID trial worldGiving back through CLEs and mentoring younger lawyers🏈⛳ Sports TopicsColorado football, Coach Prime, and Boulder cultureThe Dion Sanders effect & program transformationGeorgia Bulldogs fandom (and why Josh won’t let him talk enough Dawgs)Ryder Cup breakdown — why Team USA struggles in foursomesCase for returning to the pod systemSEC pod idea for Ryder Cup team chemistryGolf competition vs. casual roundsScramble strategy & opening-tee nervesYouTube golf addiction & tinkering swings💡 Best Quotes“Preparation gives you the freedom to listen in trial.”“Winning isn't everything — standing up for people is.”“You owe your client the courage to pivot when trial demands it.”“Good results bring cases — but so does showing up with integrity.”📚 TakeawaysTrial excellence is built on preparation, listening, and authenticityA lawyer’s purpose goes beyond verdicts — it's about peopleSports psychology mirrors trial work: pressure, poise, processCulture matters — in law firms and locker roomsThe biggest moments often come from unexpected opportunities🎧 Listen If You LikeReal-world trial strategyLessons from elite mentorsPurpose-driven law practiceHonest conversations about balancing career & familyCollege football & golf strategy talkHigh-performance mindset discussionsAs always,...

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