Pity Party or Hero’s Journey – Which Will You Choose?
This is a reprint from an article I wrote for the American Trial Lawyer Magazine. Enjoy!
Quick. What is the sound most plaintiff’s attorneys make when discussing medical malpractice tort reform?
Blah, blah, blah. Boo, hoo, hoo. Blah, blah, blah. Waaahhh, waaahhh, waaahhh.
Is anyone tired of this pity party? I know I am.
But, guess what I [...]
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Prior to the practice of law, Trost worked in a school for special needs children and volunteered as a rape crisis counselor. He began his law practice in Michigan in 1982 representing victims of spouse abuse. He wrote the first legal manual in the country for spouse abuse counselors and organized one of the first task forces (composed of police, prosecutors, judges and social workers) to combat the incidence of domestic violence. In 1988, Trost earned a Master's Degree in Acting from the Goodman School of Drama. Trost worked in the entertainment industry for several years. He taught acting in LA at the internationally-recognized Playhouse West. He is co-author of the best-selling book "All You Need to Know" about the Movie & TV Business (published by Simon & Schuster). The last several years Trost has focused his attention on closing the gap between the Plaintiffs bar and the people who need its help. He is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona and Oklahoma. Trost lectures across the country on TV & Internet marketing for the Plaintiffs' Bar. He also consults with law firms about their marketing efforts.
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