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Podcast: Case Closed: The Contingency Fee Attorney Podcast
Episode: Beyond Courtrooms: Personal Stories Fueling Social Advocacy
Description: This episode Michael Clanin interviews Michael Haggard, a managing partner at the Heckard Law Firm in Miami. Haggard shares insights into his legal career, his motivation to practice personal injury and wrongful death law, and the firm's dedication to representing crime victims. Haggard highlights a significant case where they secured a $100 million verdict for a victim named Sammy Brock, who became a quadriplegic due to a carjacking. This case marked a turning point for the firm, which gained recognition as advocates for crime victims. They have since lobbied for gun restrictions, victim's compensation, and the r...