I Can’t Deliver”
To use an old colloquial phrase from the 40’s, Attorney Galen Gentry is the Genuine Article. In response to my query as to why he chose to become a Lawyer, Att. Gentry replied: “As a history major in college, I was impressed with the contributions Attorneys made to our nation’s political and social identity.” Noble enough -- then he added: “Of course, I was also a big Perry Mason fan growing up...” Hey, who wasn’t?
“The pen is mightier than the sword applies almost by definition to Lawyers,” Att. Gentry tells me, and anyone visiting his Firm’s website will see no less than six articles written by him for “non-lawyers,” with titles like: Five Steps Every Victim Should Take To Maximize Their Compensation; Six Inside Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know; and What To Expect If You File A Lawsuit. Clearly this is a man who likes to educate people on their rights.
HW: “It seems like your articles answer a lot of questions most Attorneys reserve for their consultations with potential clients.”
ATTORNEY GALEN GENTRY: “Well, I think a law firm’s website should have information people can use for free. The information on our site helps accident victims and their families understand their rights, the legal process, how insurance companies evaluate cases, and it will help them avoid common missteps that can lead to decreased compensation for them.”
HW: “If your main office weren’t here in Century City I’d say that might not be a good business plan, but obviously your free resources seem to be working for you -- is that just part of your Southern hospitality?”
ATT.GENTRY: “Well, I hope so. And I use a similar approach in trial: you have to educate the jurors on facts and the relevant law. They have to believe you, so you have to be honest and upfront with them -- that’s the only way you’re going to win.”
HW: “And you have 17 years experience as a Trial Lawyer, so how about some more tips on Winning Trials 101”
ATT. GENTRY: Okay...well, first of all, to win it’s essential that a lawyer develop and convey a simple, plausible theme to the jury. I have to explain the law applicable to the dispute in an interesting manner.”
HW: “You mean you have to keep them awake.”
ATT. GENTRY: “Yes -- that’s imperative... The bottom line really is it takes experience to be a good trial lawyer.”
HW: “How would you describe yourself to our readers?”
ATT. GENTRY: In one sense I’m an old-fashioned Attorney, because I want to develop a one-on-one relationship with my clients. I make every effort to personally return their calls within 24 hours. On the other hand, I consider myself a 21st Century litigator; our firm uses the latest technology and audio/visual aids to present evidence at trial. We live in an era where dry recitations of the facts just aren’t the most effective way to present your case. Studies show that juries respond much more favorably to visual evidence. Things like accident reconstructions, videos showing the pain and hardship the victim has endured due to the injury, event timelines -- they all have their place in an effective presentation.”
HW: “Now, I know a lot of cases do settle before trial.”
ATT. GENTRY: “Yes, they do, but I start preparing for trial on each case from the beginning because it’s a win-win situation. Your opponent knows you’re serious and as a result is more likely to offer a top dollar settlement. If I can’t obtain a fair settlement, then I take my case to trial.”
HW: “You know, you had me at win-win...”
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