Titans of Trial - Bruce Kaster

The Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation

He describes himself as a trial lawyer, cowboy, hog hunter, and red fisherman. And not always in that order. But then Bruce Kaster is not your typical trial lawyer. His niche practice of suing tire manufacturers over tread defects is an esoteric and technical field of law. He’s folksy and full of funny stories, as you’ll soon hear – but dead serious when it comes to tire and auto safety.

Some of his corporate opponents dismissed him as a country bumpkin from Ocala, but they did so at their own peril. His tenacious consumer advocacy led to an enormous recall of millions of Firestone tires and convinced carmaker Ford to change its product. He’s earned a national reputation including testimony before Congress, fighting for more open records.

Bruce Kaster sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in July 2018 to share his incredible tale of corporate lies, deceit and cover-ups and how his optimism about the practice of law keeps him going.

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Bruce Kaster is with the Kaster & Lynch law firm in Ocala, Florida – www.kasterandlynch.com

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The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words. Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate. Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.