Denver, CO personal injury lawyer George McLaughlin talks about his path to becoming an attorney. He shares that he does not recall a single defining moment that led him to pursue a career in law. There was no familial influence—no father, older brother, or sister in the profession. With a liberal arts degree and uncertainty about his future, he was advised to consider graduate school. Over time, a growing interest emerged in a field where he could make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

He ultimately chose to attend law school, and through law clerking and summer positions at law firms during his legal education, he discovered a passion for personal injury law. Advocating for those who have been injured and seeking justice against large entities, including corporations and insurance companies, became a central motivation.

While his practice covers a variety of cases, he has developed a particular focus on product liability work. Despite not having an engineering background, he has cultivated the ability to understand complex products by collaborating with engineers and discussing design and manufacturing details. He takes pride in his capacity to comprehend intricate technical issues, often surprising professionals in other fields, such as orthopedic surgeons, with his insights. In product failure cases, he frequently possesses a deeper understanding of the product than the very individuals he deposes, who work for the companies responsible for its design and manufacture.