Discover the unmatched quality of the Trial Lawyer’s Journal, a 130+ page publication meticulously printed on premium paper stock with striking UV spot finish that enhances every page. Each volume is as visually stunning as it is content-rich. From legal tech innovations to luxury lifestyle insights, TLJ delivers a beautifully curated blend of professional and personal excellence.
The Trial Lawyer’s Journal print edition is a 130-plus-page magazine for plaintiff trial lawyers, printed on premium paper stock with a spot-UV finish. Each edition collects essays, first-person accounts, interviews, short stories, poetry, photography and art from trial lawyers and the people who work alongside them, plus highlights from the “Celebrating Justice” podcast. Three editions have been published: No. 01 (Summer 2023), No. 02 (Spring 2025) and No. 03 (Fall 2025). No. 04, a 176-page edition, arrives in Winter 2026. Print editions are included with paid TLJ membership: an Associate membership ($25) includes No. 04, and an Advocate membership ($100) includes all four. Members can also read each edition online as a digital edition.

Our contributors offer unparalleled insights and stories that champion the art, challenges, and triumphs of trial law.
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I MET HARRY Thompson in the late 1980’s. Back then I was in my mid-30’s — and I was an aggressive young attorney. Some might have described me as arrogant. With the perfect vision of hindsight, that label probably had some truth to it.
Personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers are high achievers by nature and feed off of the competitive energy of the courtroom. In order to succeed in this pressure-filled industry, attorneys must have an exceptional work ethic and perseverance.
It must have been the tequila — and the first wave of my morning hangover — slowly starting to crack my brain awake around 6:30 a.m. Or maybe it was the rum? Now that I think about it, it was probably both: the tequila and the rum.
JANIE WAS WORKING through the needlessly briny, settled half of her shitty martini, in gulps of two, when she spotted his blazer, jeans, and wingtips breaching the stainedglass gates of the asinine hipster drinking den on which he had insisted via text late night at 2:51 in the morning when she had made the tragic…
A 130-plus-page printed magazine from the Trial Lawyer’s Journal for plaintiff trial lawyers, published one to two times a year. It collects essays, interviews, short stories, poetry, photography and art, printed on premium paper stock with a spot-UV finish.
Three so far: No. 01 “Transforming the Narrative” (Summer 2023), No. 02 “A Superior Sequel” (Spring 2025) and No. 03 “Third Time’s a Charm” (Fall 2025). No. 04, a 176-page edition, arrives in Winter 2026.
Join as an Associate or Advocate member. Associate ($25) includes TLJ No. 04, the current print edition. Advocate ($100) includes every print edition — No. 01 through No. 04 — plus full digital access. See membership levels.
Yes. Members can read each edition as a digital edition, and many articles from every print edition are published on the TLJ website. Links to the online articles appear on each edition’s page.
Mostly practicing plaintiff trial lawyers, alongside legal writers, artists and photographers. Contributors have included Mike “Pap” Papantonio, Hunter J. Shkolnik, Gary Gwilliam, Steven R. Young, Jill Barton and Brian Cuban.
Send a pitch, an essay or a lawyer we should know about to contribute@triallawyersjournal.com. TLJ accepts editorial submissions for consideration and edits for clarity and length.
Every trial lawyer has a story — one that defines their fight for justice. Some are shaped by personal experiences, while others are simply born to advocate for those in need. Celebrating Justice brings these stories to life, showcasing the passion, grit, and purpose that drive the best in the field.