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Brian Strong of KBG Injury Law

Apr 20, 2023

Brian Strong is an attorney with KBG Injury Law. Jeff and Brian met when Brian sponsored a group of young lawyers, including Jeff, to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. That was nearly 20 years ago. Today, the friends get together to talk about the importance of specialization, the courtroom experience, alternatives to jury trials, and the pride that comes from giving back to your community.

Key Takeaways 

(00:19) – Collegiality in the legal profession

  • Good lawyers are collegial while also being a zealous advocate and problem solver for their clients 

  • You can be both a tough competitor and a good person

(05:26) – Why injury law?

  • Brian served as a law clerk and then as a prosecutor

  • Eventually he realized he wanted to help victims 

  • In about 90% of cases, he represents individuals against powerful insurance companies

  • Brian’s goal is to level the playing field for the individual

 (09:38) – The scope of KBG’s practice 

  • Brian and other attorneys at KBG specialize in personal injury (PI) cases, e.g., car accidents, slip and falls, injury due to negligence, etc. 

  • Other attorneys at the firm handle worker’s compensation claims and Social Security disability

  • In most cases, clients benefit when they work with lawyers who specialize in a particular area of the law

(14:23) – Alternatives to jury trials

  • These days, PI cases are settled less often by jury trials and more by a process known as alternate dispute resolution (ADR)

  • ADR can include mediation, arbitration, or other means that enable faster resolution without a trial

  • ADR also tends to be less expensive

  • During the pandemic, the court system learned to conduct business using remote access technology (i.e., Zoom) 

  • Today, Zoom is still used frequently 

(18:16) – Being in the courtroom

  • Being in the courtroom gets the adrenaline pumping

  • Preparing witnesses, putting on your game face, and being in front of a judge takes special training and skills

  • It can be better for the opposing parties and their attorneys to find a resolution without a judge

(21:40) – Serving the community

  • In 2013, Brian’s firm started the KBG Community Fund in conjunction with the York County Community Foundation 

  • This donor-advised, investment account enables KBG to support local charities

  • KBG has contributed nearly $250,000 to the fund and has awarded almost $200,000 in grants

  • Grantees have included the York Little League, Susquehanna Service Dogs, the Jewish Community Center, the York Junior Symphony Orchestra, and others

Links and Resources Mentioned

KBG Injury Law 

https://resultsyoudeserve.com/ or call 717-848-3838

York County Community Foundation

https://yccf.org/

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