In this episode of Trial Lawyer View, Jason D. Lazarus speaks with Mark Avera of Avera & Smith. They discuss how he went from working as a sheriff’s deputy to following in his father’s footsteps as a trial lawyer, his upcoming work with Trial School, and what he means when he says “Courage with hope.” They also talk about the impact that the Wiederhold v. Domino’s Pizza case had on him and his career, as well as his litigation against the tobacco industry.

Learn more about Mark Avera here: https://bit.ly/3jb8N1L

08:17 - From law enforcement to practicing law

14:35 - Wiederhold v. Domino’s Pizza

19:44 - Communicating the loss of loved one to a jury

26:10 - Fighting the tobacco industry

32:59 - Professionalism, civility, and the oath we take as warriors

41:01 - What keeps me up at night