To claim success in so many challenges in life, you must have determination and drive. Perhaps no legal professionals know this truth more than the attorneys of Beston International Law Firm, who have claimed victories throughout their lives not just as personal injury lawyers but also as athletes and sports enthusiasts. Recently, the popular legal publication Attorney At Law Magazine learned about our attorneys’ passions for athletic games and competitions, and reached out to feature a few of them in a piece titled, “The Athletes of Beston International Law Firm LLP on Gaining a Competitive Edge.”
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Geoffrey’s father was a professional baseballer who played for the Cincinnati Reds, so it makes sense that he became a huge baseball fan at a young age and signed up for Little League when he was 8. He still remembers the advice that his father gave him when he was in Little League: “You don’t ease up for anybody. You just throw the ball as hard as you can, for as long as you can.” The sage words rang true throughout his time as a pitcher, as well as throughout his legal career. As a pitcher, he also learned the importance of changing up strategies and working as a part of a cohesive team.
When Scott was young, he took an interest in his grandfather’s uniquely challenging hobby of trapshooting. When he was 8 or 9, he was an All-American in the Maccabiah Games; at 17, he won a gold medal as part of the U.S. team. He qualified for the Olympic Trials but opted to not participate so he could mourn the passing of his grandfather with his family. Today, Attorney Carr says that his history of trapshooting has instilled in him a sense of respectful competitiveness that is so important when working on a case, especially one that goes to trial.
You might not know it right away due to his professional courtroom demeanor, but Attorney Christian Nickerson is an avid hockey fan and player. At just 5 years old, he started playing ice hockey. Years later, he would score the game-winning goal in the 2003 Pennsylvania High School Hockey State Championship, serve as team captain, and receive the prestigious Bob Johnson Memorial Award from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the article, Christian shared, “Just like in sports, we’re a team here [at Beston International Law Firm. Sports teach you not just how to win but how to lose. As trial lawyers, we deal with ups and downs and a roller coaster of emotions throughout the life of a case, and hockey taught me how to deal with those highs and lows.”
Growing up in California, Aaron would start loving the Pacific Ocean and surfing around 5 years old. He was named Surfer of the Year (1998) by his high school, competed at San Diego State University, and competed in the National Championships. Today, he continues to surf in his spare time and also teaches surfing classes for U.S. military veterans with PTSD; surfing offers an important combination of exercise, excitement, and engagement that has been
proven to help overcome anxiety. Attorney Osten sees the ever-changing ocean waves similarly to the ever-changing dynamics of a jury trial, so every minute spent on the surf better prepares him for the next trial, and the other way around.
Want to know more about their athletic backgrounds and interests, as well as how their experiences have helped shape them into highly reputable attorneys today? You can click here to view the full article on the official Attorney At Law Magazine website. If you want our help with a personal injury claim or lawsuit in New York, feel free to request a no-cost consultation by dialing 6463059656 now.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in New York.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the New York County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of New York, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of New York and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
