Daniel Ambrose began his career in Detroit as a criminal defense lawyer and has since tried more than 150 jury trials. A graduate of programs such as the National Criminal Defense College, the Western Trial Advocacy Institute, and Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, he has spent over 20 years studying trial advocacy. Dan developed THE METHOD, a unique system to help trial lawyers master their craft through collaborative practice and feedback. Now based in Los Angeles, he focuses on civil trial work, consulting, coaching, and teaching.
Our Speakers
Lawyer Rumble 2026 brings together the brightest minds in personal injury, trucking law, and legal innovation. This dynamic event delivers powerful insights on trial strategy, cross-examination, and maximizing case value.
Check out the speaker bios below to learn more about the experts leading this event.
Dan Ambrose
Veteran trial lawyer and educator known for transforming how attorneys master the art of cross-examination

Dan Ambrose
Speaker
Andrew Finkelstein
Nationally recognized trial lawyer and NYSTLA President leading advancements in trial advocacy and consumer protection.

Andrew Finkelstein
Speaker
Andrew Finkelstein is the Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP, and a nationally recognized trial lawyer and consumer advocate. He has secured multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a record $50 million single-injury recovery. Andrew currently serves as President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and Executive Chairman at Trial School, where he trains attorneys nationwide. For over a decade, he has been named one of the nation’s Top 50 Most Influential Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.
John Givens
Award-winning trial attorney known for record-breaking verdicts and major national settlements in catastrophic injury cases.

John Givens
Speaker
John J. Givens is a trial lawyer with The Cochran Firm, focusing on commercial motor vehicle, product liability, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. At age 26, he became the youngest lawyer in the nation to win a jury verdict exceeding one million dollars. He has since helped secure record settlements, including $150 million in a trucking case and over $1.1 billion in opioid litigation for the State of Nevada. John is licensed in Alabama and Florida and has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 attorney.
Joe Fried
Pioneer of modern truck accident law and national leader in trucking litigation and safety reform.

Joe Fried
Speaker
Joe Fried is one of the nation’s original truck accident lawyers and a recognized leader in the field. He has litigated cases in more than 43 states, earning record-setting results and a reputation for excellence. Joe co-founded the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and helped create the Board Certification in Truck Accident Law through the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has delivered over 1,000 presentations nationwide to lawyers, judges, and trucking industry professionals.
Angel L. Reyes
Founder of Angel Reyes & Associates and respected leader in personal injury and commercial litigation across Texas.

Angel L. Reyes
Founder & Speaker
Angel L. Reyes, III is the Founder and Managing Partner of the law firm Angel Reyes & Associates. He began his legal career on Wall Street, subsequently relocated to Dallas, Texas, and opened his law firm. Since 1993, Angel has helped over 55,000 injury victims receive over $1 Billion in compensation for their injuries.
Angel was named to the 2008-2024 Texas Monthly Super Lawyers list, the top honor issued to the best lawyers in Texas. Angel is often quoted by newspapers and periodicals throughout the country and is a frequent guest on both national and local television and radio shows.
Adam LeCrone
Seasoned litigator and mediator with a 90% success rate and over 5,500 cases resolved across Texas.

Adam LeCrone
Speaker
Adam LeCrone is a seasoned litigator, expert mediator, and founder of The LeCrone Law Firm. Recognized by D Magazine (2008–2025) as one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” and a Texas Super Lawyer (2008–2024), he is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. With a 90% success rate and experience mediating over 5,500 cases, Adam focuses on insurance defense, personal injury, and criminal defense. His firm serves clients across Texas from offices in Sherman, McKinney, and Dallas. He holds degrees from Baylor University and is admitted to practice in Texas and Oklahoma
Mike Morse
Founder of one of the nation’s largest personal injury firms, driving innovation in legal marketing and firm growth.

Mike Morse
Speaker
Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan’s largest personal injury firm, which has served over 40,000 clients and secured $1.5 billion in settlements. An Amazon best-selling author of FIREPROOF and host of the Open Mike podcast, Mike shares insights on law practice and firm-building. He’s a member of the State Bar of Michigan, active in philanthropy through Project Backpack, and frequently featured in Detroit media. Honors include America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer. A Detroit native, Mike enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his three daughters.
E. Todd Tracy
Renowned crashworthiness attorney who’s led over 1,500 vehicle safety tests and testified before Congress on auto safety.

E. Todd Tracy
Speaker
E. Todd Tracy is a Dallas-based trial attorney with over 37 years of experience and board certification in personal injury trial law. He has handled more than 3,000 cases against major vehicle, seat, airbag, seatbelt, and child seat manufacturers, and has tried 178 crashworthiness cases across 42 states. A leading authority on vehicle safety, Mr. Tracy has authored over 170 articles on crashworthiness litigation, vehicle design, and trial strategy. He has testified before multiple Congressional committees advocating for stronger roofs, safer seats, improved restraint systems, and better protection for children in vehicles. His firm has also conducted more than 1,500 crash and sled tests, sharing the data openly to promote transparency and safety within the auto industry.
Quentin Brogdon
Board-certified trial lawyer and Fellow of elite legal academies recognized among Texas’s top Super Lawyers.

Quentin Brogdon
Speaker
Quentin Brogdon is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy and has been named among the Best Lawyers in America and a Top 3 Texas Super Lawyer. Quentin has led multiple legal associations across Texas and authored more than 90 publications on personal injury trial law. He earned his B.A. from Rice University and both his J.D. and M.B.A. with honors from the University of Houston.
Judge Melissa Bellan
Presiding Judge of Dallas County Court at Law No. 2 and more than 18 years of combined judical and legal experience.

Judge Melissa Bellan
Speaker
Judge Melissa J. Bellan serves as the Presiding Judge of County Court at Law No. 2 in Dallas County, where she is committed to serving with integrity, independence, and fairness. She brings more than 18 years of combined judicial and legal experience to the bench. Before her election in 2018, Judge Bellan practiced civil, family, and probate law and later co-founded two law firms. She remains active in the Dallas legal community through organizations such as the Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and Dallas Women Lawyers Association. Judge Bellan is a graduate of Sweet Briar College and SMU Dedman School of Law.
Spencer Browne
Board-certified trial attorney specializing in auto and trucking litigation across Texas.

Spencer Browne
Speaker
Spencer Browne is a partner & trial lawyer at Angel Reyes & Associates, specializing in personal injury law with a focus on auto and trucking cases. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Spencer has tried nearly 100 cases to verdict across Texas and secured a significant jury verdict for the Hahn family in a wrongful death case involving Choctaw Casino
Austin Allan
Technology leader driving innovation, automation, and efficiency at Angel Reyes & Associates.

Austin Allan
Speaker
Austin Allan is the Chief Technology Officer at Angel Reyes & Associates, where he leads enterprise platforms, automation, and process optimization. With over 13 years of experience bridging operations and technology, he began his career in apparel manufacturing before moving into software and technology leadership. Austin focuses on streamlining workflows, improving user experience, and delivering measurable results. He is passionate about helping organizations work smarter through innovative, practical solutions.
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