262. John Demas, Demas Law Group — Beyond Settlement: Why Less Cases Can Mean More Money

John Demas has built Demas Law Group (@demaslawgroup) on one unwavering principle: "Without exception, put the client first." And it has paid dividends.  Over the past 25 years, John’s client-centric approach has driven every aspect of his firm, from case selection to courtroom strategy. The results speak for themselves - including a record-breaking $10.5 million jury award in Sacramento County. But this isn't just about big verdicts. Prioritizing client outcomes over short-term gains can lead to higher satisfaction, better reviews, and a flood of referrals.  Get your PIMCON Ticket Today! Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers? Follow us on social media for more. Rankings.io Instagram Chris Dreyer Instagram Rankings.io Twitter Rankings.io Website John Demas LinkedIn Demas Law Group Website Demas Law Group Instagram Demas Law Group TikTok What’s in This Episode: Who is John Demas? The importance of being selective with cases and how to effectively evaluate and allocate resources within the first 30 days of taking on a case. How a willingness to go to trial can significantly increase settlement values and overall case outcomes, even for cases that don't go to court. Insights on leveraging digital strategies, including the importance of a strong domain name and how to build an online presence that reflects your firm's values and expertise. Past Guests Past guests on Personal Injury Mastermind: Brent Sibley, Sam Glover, Larry Nussbaum, Michael Mogill, Brian Chase, Jay Kelley, Alvaro Arauz, Eric Chaffin, Brian Panish, John Gomez, Sol Weiss, Matthew Dolman, Gabriel Levin, Seth Godin, David Craig, Pete Strom, John Ruhlin, Andrew Finkelstein, Harry Morton, Shay Rowbottom, Maria Monroy, Dave Thomas, Marc Anidjar, Bob Simon, Seth Price, John Gomez, Megan Hargroder, Brandon Yosha, Mike Mandell, Brett Sachs, Paul Faust, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert Additional Episodes You Might Enjoy 80. Mike Papantonio, Levin, Papantonio, & Rafferty — Doing Well by Doing Good 84. Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe – A Steady Hand in a Shifting Industry 101. Pratik Shah, EsquireTek — Discovering the Power of Automation 134. Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs — The Hammer: Insights from a Marketing Legend 104. Taly Goody, Goody Law Group — Finding PI Clients on TikTok 63. Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg LLC — How To Become An Expert And Revolutionize Your PI Niche 96. Brian Dean, Backlinko — Becoming a Linkable Source 83. Seth Godin — Differentiation: How to Make Your Law Firm a Purple Cow 73. Neil Patel, Neil Patel — Digital A New Approach to Content and Emerging Marketing Channels