Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Mentors in the Practice

More In This Category

View Transcript

I’ve been lucky to have a few different mentors in the practice of law. When I first got started, I worked for a small firm that defended hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and the lawyer that I worked with was a female lawyer who, in addition to being a lawyer, was a nurse for the vast majority of her career, and she taught me two very important lessons. The first was if you’re going to do this – that is involved in medical malpractice or elder abuse-type cases – you better know the medicine. And the second thing that she taught me had to do with compassion. She had a way about her, both in a courtroom as well as in her everyday life, where she was very compassionate with the people that she dealt with, and that influenced me a great deal in that if you’re gonna do this line of work, you need to dedicate the time in understanding the medicine, but not to forget the human component of this practice, and I learned that compassion from her. In addition, I’m actually partners with the mentor that I’ve had throughout my practice as a plaintiff lawyer, or a lawyer representing folks or their families that’ve been the victims of elder abuse and neglect or medical malpractice. So I’ve been lucky enough to now be partners with the person who mentored me throughout that process.

Phoenix, AZ personal injury attorney Gabe Kory talks about a specific person in his career he took great advice and wisdom from. He explains that I have been fortunate to have had several mentors in my legal career. Early on, I worked at a small firm where I was mentored by a remarkable female lawyer. She had a unique background as both a lawyer and a nurse, and she imparted two invaluable lessons to me. Firstly, she emphasized the importance of understanding medicine if one wants to practice in areas such as medical malpractice or elder abuse. Secondly, she taught me the significance of compassion. She demonstrated great empathy both inside and outside the courtroom, and that greatly influenced me. It reminded me that while understanding the medical aspects is crucial, we must never overlook the human element of our practice.

Furthermore, I am now fortunate to be partners with the mentor who guided me through my journey as a plaintiff lawyer representing victims of elder abuse, neglect, and medical malpractice. I consider myself truly blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside the person who has shaped my professional development.

More Videos From This Lawyer