{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 087: Fighting for Justice, From Courtroom to Community with Kris Bonn","description":"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\u2019s 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. &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: [1:01] Kris shares his background and how his practice in Belleville grew from his father\u2019s original firm. [3:18] The firm\u2019s evolution: from real estate and criminal law to personal injury and medical malpractice. [5:07] Kris\u2019s 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. &amp;nbsp; Mentioned in this episode: To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, please visit Gluckstein Lawyers. &amp;nbsp; To learn more about Kris:&amp;nbsp; Kris: Website&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Gluckstein Lawyers on Twitter Gluckstein Lawyers on Facebook Gluckstein Lawyers on Instagram Gluckstein Lawyers on YouTube  Gluckstein Lawyers on Linkedin &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gluckstein.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36297215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36297215"}