In this episode, Steve interviews John Rushing a prominent trial lawyer and partner at Rushing McCarl, LLP.
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John Rushing
John Rushing is a premier trial attorney and oral advocate who, as the leader of Rushing McCarl’s trial team, has secured multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in several state and federal jury trials since co-founding the firm in 2020. These victories included wins in contract and partnership disputes brought for California businesses, including a unanimous $17.8 million jury verdict won for a large manufacturer. Mr. Rushing was named to Super Lawyers in 2025.
With a decade of experience in the entertainment industry as an actor and producer, Mr. Rushing has a sense of stage presence and a gift for narrative, allowing him to connect with juries on a human level.
Mr. Rushing began his career as a litigator at Sidley Austin LLP, where he was a member of one of the nation’s premier products liability practice groups and handled complex cases relating to pharmaceutical products, medical devices, environmental injuries, and insurance coverage. After many years at Sidley, Mr. Rushing became a plaintiff’s attorney focusing on protecting individuals hurt by nursing home negligence and medical malpractice.
After almost a decade in legal practice, Mr. Rushing shifted his focus to the entertainment sector, where he worked as a film producer and virtual reality entrepreneur. His experience as a litigator and startup founder allows him to bring comprehensive legal insights to companies and individuals seeking aggressive representation.
Mr. Rushing earned his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he served as a staff member for The Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. While at Texas, Mr. Rushing served as a teaching assistant in a graduate-level course on public policy. Mr. Rushing also earned his M.A. in Scholastic Theology (Medieval Philosophy) and Modern Theology from the University of Oxford as well as a B.A. with Honors in Philosophy from Calvin College.
Mr. Rushing is a competitive sailor and has crewed a Transpac, rounded Cape Horn, sailed to Antarctica, and been a member of the U.S. 11-meter sailing team.
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