Apr 24, 2025
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’s 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.
Key Takeaways:
[1:01] Kris shares his background and how his practice
in Belleville grew from his father’s original firm.
[3:18] The firm’s evolution: from real estate and criminal law to
personal injury and medical malpractice.
[5:07] Kris’s 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.
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