Episode 087: Fighting for Justice, From Courtroom to Community with Kris Bonn
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Episode 087: Fighting for Justice, From Courtroom to Community with Kris Bonn
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In this episode, Brenda and Jordan sit down with Kris Bonn, managing partner at Bonn Law, to talk about his unique journey from criminal defense to personal injury and medical malpractice law. Kris opens up about his early career, high-stakes trials, the evolution of his family’s practice, and how small-town roots influence big legal wins. They also explore the importance of collaboration between firms, using tech to improve case management, and how competitive drive fuels strong client advocacy.
Key Takeaways:
[1:01] Kris shares his background and how his practice in Belleville grew from his father’s original firm.
[3:18] The firm’s evolution: from real estate and criminal law to personal injury and medical malpractice.
[5:07] Kris’s transition from Bay Street to criminal defense, and eventually to personal injury law.
[7:13] How criminal defense shaped his courtroom confidence and cross-examination skills.
[10:15] Two major medical malpractice trials: the cases, the prep, and the outcomes.
[14:48] Kris reflects on how his business education and love of competition led him to law.
[21:49] The value of collegiality and mutual respect among opposing counsel.
[23:15] Why collaboration among lawyers can mean better outcomes for clients and how OTLA fosters that.
[26:31] How Kris modernized firm operations with systems, technology, and eventually AI.
[30:45] Why AI is becoming a game changer in summarizing medical records and file management.
[33:01] Major shifts in personal injury law: benefit cutbacks and increased difficulty in auto collision claims.
[35:40] The role of diversification and why criminal defense remains vital for firm stability.
[36:52] Memorable small-town cases: hitting cows, ATV crashes, and even an encounter with 60 Minutes!
[45:09] Key takeaways for lawyers and owners following a Court of Appeal case that changed liability law.
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