Attorney David P. Dekle understands this problem. For more than 21 years, he defended corporations, local governments, retail establishments, physicians and insurance companies against claims by injured people. In case after case, he saw powerful clients and their highly trained lawyers outspend and outmaneuver deserving plaintiffs and win. His disenchantment with the status quo grew, and he eventually changed sides to become an advocate for injured people across east-central and southern Georgia.