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Sergio Cabrera
I have been a lawyer for 20 years dedicated to advocating for people, not corporations.
I've battled many of the biggest defense firms in the nation ... and have a few scars to prove it.
In 2000, while in law school, I worked for the City Attorney's office. While an excellent opportunity, I saw "our" government rubber stamp claim denials, take residents' property, and joke about denying folks their liberties. Although the City Attorney offered to groom me to be his deputy, I knew it wasn't for me.
In 2002, I was mentored by a quadriplegic lawyer named Michael Flippin. Michael fell off of a trampoline as a teenager and broke his neck leaving him paralyzed. After two years lying in a bed, Mr. Flippin literally picked himself up enrolled in school and earned his degree. Not satisfied and unwilling to let his disability "stand" in his way, Mr. Flippin decided to go to law school, became a lawyer and dedicated his life to fighting for the injured and disabled.
Michael Flippin taught me how to litigate against the big defense firms; a true "David" among Goliaths. More important than the technical teeth grinding, Mr. Flippin taught me how to practice law as human being ... a compassionate and empathetic human being. From his wheelchair, he stood tall, showed me what was possible and always made it abundantly clear that the only thing limiting us is ourselves.
In 2009, I was invited to attend the legendary Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. The Trial Lawyers College is dedicated to training and educating lawyers and judges who are committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals. The 21-day program takes placed at a ranch in Dubois, Wyoming, a small town 90 miles outside of Jackson, Wyoming. There is no television, radio, Internet or cell phone reception. Dedicated trial lawyers pay forward their time, skill and knowledge in the pursuit of justice.
As with my mentors, I've devoted my career to representing people. Every year, I learn more and more about the human spirit and about myself by being of service to my community. I draw my inspiration not only from my exceptional colleagues and mentors who have led the way, but also from the beautiful people who make up our community, be it the jiu jitsu coach or the yoga studio teacher.
Having litigated for two decades, my desire to represent and obtain justice for the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless and the damned, and to protect the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression has never been stronger. It's what I was put on this earth to do.
I've battled many of the biggest defense firms in the nation ... and have a few scars to prove it.
In 2000, while in law school, I worked for the City Attorney's office. While an excellent opportunity, I saw "our" government rubber stamp claim denials, take residents' property, and joke about denying folks their liberties. Although the City Attorney offered to groom me to be his deputy, I knew it wasn't for me.
In 2002, I was mentored by a quadriplegic lawyer named Michael Flippin. Michael fell off of a trampoline as a teenager and broke his neck leaving him paralyzed. After two years lying in a bed, Mr. Flippin literally picked himself up enrolled in school and earned his degree. Not satisfied and unwilling to let his disability "stand" in his way, Mr. Flippin decided to go to law school, became a lawyer and dedicated his life to fighting for the injured and disabled.
Michael Flippin taught me how to litigate against the big defense firms; a true "David" among Goliaths. More important than the technical teeth grinding, Mr. Flippin taught me how to practice law as human being ... a compassionate and empathetic human being. From his wheelchair, he stood tall, showed me what was possible and always made it abundantly clear that the only thing limiting us is ourselves.
In 2009, I was invited to attend the legendary Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. The Trial Lawyers College is dedicated to training and educating lawyers and judges who are committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals. The 21-day program takes placed at a ranch in Dubois, Wyoming, a small town 90 miles outside of Jackson, Wyoming. There is no television, radio, Internet or cell phone reception. Dedicated trial lawyers pay forward their time, skill and knowledge in the pursuit of justice.
As with my mentors, I've devoted my career to representing people. Every year, I learn more and more about the human spirit and about myself by being of service to my community. I draw my inspiration not only from my exceptional colleagues and mentors who have led the way, but also from the beautiful people who make up our community, be it the jiu jitsu coach or the yoga studio teacher.
Having litigated for two decades, my desire to represent and obtain justice for the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless and the damned, and to protect the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression has never been stronger. It's what I was put on this earth to do.