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Lara Deitz is the Senior Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, a San Diego-based personal injury and civil litigation law firm. She focuses on personal injury, civil rights, and related plaintiff-side litigation. Before joining Gomez Trial Attorneys, Lara practiced family law litigation. She has also been recognized as a Rising Stars attorney for 2025–2026.

In this episode…

Behind courtroom wins and professional titles are moments of doubt, pivots, and values-driven decisions that shape how attorneys show up for their clients. What does it take to build a meaningful legal career while staying grounded in community, purpose, and personal growth?

According to civil rights trial attorney Lara Deitz, fulfillment comes from alignment, not prestige. She emphasizes the importance of acquiring mentors early in your career, gaining hands-on courtroom experience rather than relying solely on grades, and leveraging cultural and language fluency to advocate for clients. A sustainable legal career requires purpose, preparation, and connection.

In this episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez and David Arreguin sit down with Lara Deitz, Senior Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, to discuss building a purpose-driven trial career. Lara talks about handling high-profile civil rights cases, the importance of bilingual advocacy, and balancing demanding litigation with leadership, mentorship, and motherhood.