In this episode of The Dirty Verdict, hosts Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden, and Kyle Herbert sit down with one of Texas’s most successful trial lawyers, Randy Sorrels. With over four decades of experience, Randy shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned from building his firm, serving the Texas legal community, and securing some of the biggest verdicts in the state. From his early days at Fulbright to leading the Sorrels Law firm to national recognition, this episode dives deep into trial strategy, damages innovation, mentorship, and the importance of giving back to the profession.
Episode Highlights:
• 🚀 Building a Legacy: How Randy launched his own firm and grew it to 28 lawyers across multiple cities in just five years.
• ⚖️ Damages Innovation: The strategies behind his groundbreaking approach to arguing damages and why believing in your client’s story is key.
• 🏆 Record-Breaking Verdicts: Inside the $352 million Cruz case and the Casey Clemens trial, plus lessons learned from high-stakes litigation.
• 🎓 Mentorship & Service: Randy’s contributions to the State Bar of Texas and South Texas College of Law, including 23 clinics for aspiring lawyers.
• 🌎 Diversity in Law: Building one of the most diverse law firms in the country and why it’s critical for connecting with juries.
• 💡 Advice for Young Lawyers: Randy’s take on work ethic, branding, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to grow your career.
• ⚽ From Soccer Field to Courtroom: How his time playing soccer at Houston Baptist shaped his competitive edge as a trial lawyer.
• 🔥 Verdict Stories: Behind-the-scenes tales from legendary Texas cases, unexpected trial twists, and the mentors who shaped his path.
This episode is packed with wisdom for trial lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in the art of advocacy.
