We’re back with Episode 4 of Sidebar Sessions by CD Law, our podcast featuring two lawyers and guests breaking down law and life over a glass of wine!
Episode 4 is now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
In this episode, CD Law partners Miguel Custodio and Vineet Dubey sit down with Tom Feher, trial lawyer and founder of Feher Law, APC, for a powerful conversation about trial craft, mentorship, ethics, and what it truly means to be a lawyer for people. His real and raw conversation with Miguel and Vineet is full of important life lessons that have fueled Tom’s passion for the field of law.
At just 40 years old, Tom has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict, but his perspective goes far beyond numbers. Rooted in family history, shaped by mentorship, and driven by a deep sense of responsibility, Tom shares what he believes separates real trial lawyers from the rest and why storytelling, trust, and conscience still matter in modern law practice.
About Tom Feher
- Founder and CEO of Feher Law, APC
- Trial lawyer specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment cases throughout California
- Tried 50+ jury trials to verdict before the age of 40
- Recipient of CAALA’s Rising Star Award (2018) and OCTLA’s Young Gun Award (2017)
- Board member of Consumer Attorneys of California, CAALA, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charity, and the Brain Society of California
- Graduate and instructor at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College
- Pepperdine University School of Law alumnus
The Wine
For Episode 4, Miguel and Vineet open the 2018 Duckhorn Vineyards “The Discussion” Napa Valley Red Blend, a bottle Miguel actually gifted to Vineet!
“Duckhorn was always one of my wines of choice because the price point isn’t crazy,” Vineet shares. Miguel adds, “And if you’re ever in Napa, their property is beautiful!”
Episode Highlights
- Trial law as a calling: Tom shares how his parents’ experiences with persecution shaped his desire to stand up for people who’ve been wronged.
- Mentorship matters: From early guidance under a criminal defense lawyer to his continued work with Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, Tom emphasizes learning by doing.
- What law school misses: Why clinical courses, apprenticeships, and real courtroom exposure matter more than memorizing rules through classwork and homework.
- Marketing vs. merit: Tom explains how heavy marketing can sometimes elevate bad lawyers and why trust, care, and referrals are the real markers of a good practice.
- Storytelling wins cases: From medical transport negligence to defective motorcycle brakes, Tom breaks down how simplifying the truth for juries leads to justice.
Why Listen?
Whether you’re:
- A young lawyer learning how to actually try cases
- A trial attorney refining your craft
- A firm owner thinking about ethics, growth, and reputation
- Or someone who believes law should still be about people, not just profit
This episode offers honest insight into what it means to practice law with integrity and why doing the right thing for clients is still the best business model there is.
So pour yourself a glass, hit play, and join us for Sidebar Sessions: Episode 4 with Tom Feher.
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February 18, 2026