The Art and Heart of Advocacy with Kimball Jones: $550 Million Reasons to Listen
Release Date: 10/15/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Heart of Law, host Mirena Umizaj Dumas sits down with Kimball Jones, Managing Partner at Bighorn Law in Las Vegas, to explore what it truly takes to operate at the top of the legal profession.
Kimball shares his extraordinary journey, from humble beginnings and a career in military intelligence to becoming one of the most successful trial lawyers in the country, best known for securing multiple nine-figure verdicts, including a $550 million single-plaintiff win.
Together, they explore:
• The mindset and discipline behind courtroom success
• Growth through adversity and lessons from loss
• Balancing family, health, and high-stakes litigation
• What truly separates great trial lawyers from the rest
This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the psychology of a high-performing litigator and the heart behind his relentless pursuit of justice.
Key Takeaways:
• Authenticity wins trials: Genuine connection with juries is everything
• Growth through adversity: How one major loss reshaped Kimball’s approach
• Preparation is power: Strategy and discipline drive every major verdict
• Success isn’t just money: Fulfillment comes from purpose and legacy
• Family & health matter: Personal strength sustains professional excellence
About Our Guest:
Kimball Jones is Managing Partner at Bighorn Law and one of Nevada’s most decorated trial lawyers. A U.S. Army veteran and former intelligence officer, Kimball is known for record-breaking verdicts, including three nine-figure awards in less than a year.
He earned his law degree from BYU Law School, graduating with academic honors, and is driven by a deep sense of purpose in advocating for real people. Outside the courtroom, Kimball is a dedicated husband and father of four.
Links from the Episode:
Learn more about Kimball Jones & Bighorn Law: www.bighornlaw.com
Connect with Mirena and Company: https://mirenaandco.com
Podcast production by Bebo Hajec of EMH Group
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