EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 8 MIN
Ep 146: From Criminal Defense to Fighting for the Injured
from The Verdict with the Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Clarke Speaks · host Clarke Speaks
Send us Fan MailFor years, Clarke Speaks built his career as a successful trial lawyer handling criminal defense alongside personal injury cases. Then one phone call involving a high-profile murder case forced him to ask a difficult question: Was this the career he wanted for himself and his young family?In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke shares the deeply personal story behind his transition from criminal defense to catastrophic injury law and how those experiences continue to influence the way he fights for injured people today. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:⚖️ A Career Crossroads – The case that forced Clark to rethink everything👨👩👧 Family First – Balancing professional success with personal priorities🎓 Mentors & Values – The lawyers who shaped Clark's philosophy❤️ A Forgotten Client – The personal injury case that changed his perspective🏛️ Finding Purpose – Why Clark chose to devote his career to helping injury victimsLearn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP
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Send us Fan Mail For years, Clarke Speaks built his career as a successful trial lawyer handling criminal defense alongside personal injury cases. Then one phone call involving a high-profile murder case forced him to ask a difficult question: Was this the career he wanted for himself and his young family? In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke shares the deeply personal story behind his transition from criminal defense to catastrophic injury law and how those experiences continue to influenc...
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