Beyond the Gavel
Step into the world where medicine meets the law. Hosted by internationally renowned surgeon and medico-legal expert Rodney Peyton, Beyond the Gavel dives deep into the intersection of medical negligence, personal injury, and the evolving landscape of legal business. Each episode features candid conversations with top experts, legal minds, and business leaders who are shaping the future of this high-stakes industry. Whether you’re a legal professional, medical expert, or just curious about the real stories behind the cases, this is the podcast where the courtroom and the consulting room collide.
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel with Chris Linnitt
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In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton sits down with Chris Linnitt, founder of Beyond Legal, for a conversation about what it really means to serve injured clients. Chris’s path into personal injury law was anything but conventional—from early career detours to a catastrophic road traffic accident that ultimately reshaped not only his body but his entire approach to advocacy. He shares candid reflections on rebuilding a career while recovering from more than 30 surgeries, choosing amputation for a better life, and how lived experience fuels authentic, empathetic client care. Together they discuss why lawyers must deliver on their promises, the perils of radio silence for seriously injured clients, and the importance of balancing commercial pressures with genuine service. Chris also explains his firm’s ethos of going “beyond legal”—offering mentorship, lived advice, and real hope to those facing life-changing injuries. This episode offers an honest, inspiring look at resilience, purpose-driven practice, and what it takes to build trust and truly add value in the toughest moments of a client’s life.