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Chris Hammons shares his journey from reality TV to securing significant jury verdicts in civil rights cases.

At age 37, Chris Hammons made it all the way to the jury level of the hit reality show “Survivor.” The jury voted him off. But more recently, two juries in a courtroom – not on an island – have voted for him in federal civil rights cases: In this conversation with host Dan Ambrose , Chris breaks down how he secured verdicts of $126 million and $2 million. Tune in as he explains why he takes on Section 1983 cases and why they’re so hard to win. “They aren't car wrecks. There isn't any negligence. You've got to prove this deliberate indifference in all these constitutional violations.” Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Chris Hammons | LinkedIn ☑️ Laird Hammons Laird Law | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 2026 Programming ☑️ TLU Beach , June 3-6, Huntington Beach, CA Episode Snapshot Chris grew up largely on his own after his father — whom he describes as "a mountain man, but … kind of an outlaw" — went to prison when Chris was around 14. As he explains, his dad was guilty – but…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Ambrose

Guest: Chris Hammons

Topics covered

• civil rights
• jury verdicts
• personal injury law
• legal challenges
• Survivor
• law career

Keywords

• Chris Hammons
• jury verdict
• civil rights cases
• Section 1983
• personal injury
• legal system
• Survivor

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Organizations: University of Oklahoma, Laird Law, Trial Lawyers University

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