Wesley Ball – Alex Jones, Mitsubishi, And “How To Do You” As A Trial Lawyer Trial Lawyers University podcast

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Your client didn’t lose consciousness? Then your client doesn’t have a traumatic brain injury. At least, that’s what the defense will say. Don’t let them brainwash you. As Sagi Shaked explains to host Dan Ambrose , a TBI can express itself in other ways, such as dizziness or confusion. He has focused on “proving up” these invisible-type of injuries for years, securing seven- and eight-figure verdicts along the way. At TLU Beach (June 4-7), Sagi will teach his methodical approach to TBI cases, from identifying subtle symptoms that others miss to building compelling evidence that resonates with jurors. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Sagi Shaked | LinkedIn ☑️ Shaked Law | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Sagi began his career trying any case he could get, starting with sprains and strains before gradually working up to disc cases and eventually TBI cases. About 10 years into his career, Sagi realized TBI cases were "ten times better" than orthopedic cases in terms of value and potential to help clients. Sagi emphasizes the importance of constant learning and improvement, regularly attending conferences and educational opportunities throughout his 25-year career. Participants in the TBI Masterclass at TLU Beach will learn how to identify TBI cases at intake, even when there's no loss of consciousness. Sagi stresses that proper medical evaluation requires understanding the signs and symptoms of TBI beyond what's visible on standard imaging like CT scans. Many lawyers miss valuable TBI cases by focusing only on visible injuries or accepting defense arguments that no loss of consciousness means no brain injury. Sagi has secured multiple seven and eight-figure verdicts and nine-figure settlements in his career. His masterclass will cover common defense tactics in TBI cases and provide strategies to overcome them effectively. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Greg Prosmushkin – The Mental Shift that Makes the Difference, Applying NLP to Trial Lawyering 1:09:57

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"The true journey to becoming a great lawyer is making the unconscious conscious," observes Greg Prosmushkin in conversation with host Dan Ambrose . From obtaining an LLM to studying psychodrama at Trial Lawyers College and becoming certified in neuro-linguistic programming, Greg shares his relentless pursuit of trial excellence. Now co-author of "The Difference That Makes the Difference," Greg explains how understanding jurors' unique perspectives transforms results. He will share insights from his journey at TLU Beach (June 4-7), alongside titans like Ben Rubinowitz, Sach Oliver, and Joe Fried. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Greg Prosmushkin | LinkedIn ☑️ The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After graduating from Temple Law in 1994, Greg started his own practice six months out of law school, handling everything from criminal to PI cases. Seeking to improve after early trial losses, Greg pursued an LLM from Temple, attended Trial Lawyers College for psychodrama training, and completed Don Keenan's programs. Greg became certified in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and co-authored "The Difference That Makes the Difference," applying NLP principles to trial practice. Greg credits TLU's "mixed martial arts method" of combining various trial techniques as particularly valuable since "everything works sometimes, nothing works all the time." At the recent TLU Bootcamp with Sach Oliver and John Romano, Greg gained insights on structuring corporate deposition outlines and communication techniques. Greg emphasizes the importance of understanding jurors' perspectives and making subconscious skills conscious to effectively influence listeners. Greg plans to send young attorneys in his firm to TLU events, believing in the value of training even if attorneys might eventually leave his practice. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Eric Wilson - From Second Chair to Lead Trial Lawyer, My Journey 1:17:58

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“One of the things I think you really need to try a case is that certainty – that forward tilt, the idea that your client is correct – and everything flows backwards from there,” observes Eric Wilson in this conversation with host Dan Ambrose . At Russell & Lazarus, Eric has transformed $55,000 offers into million-dollar verdicts for spine injury victims. Discussing his transition from aspiring doctor to trial lawyer, Eric reveals how he evaluates potential spine cases, overcomes gaps in care, and preps plaintiffs for trial with focus groups. At TLU Beach (June 4-7), he will teach the cross-examination techniques that help him dismantle defense medical experts and secure life-changing verdicts for clients facing devastating settlement offers. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Eric Wilson ☑️ Russell & Lazarus Personal Injury Trial Attorneys I X | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Eric initially pursued medicine before switching to law, working in the LA District Attorney's office during law school and handling gruesome murder cases. After working 13 years at the R. Rex Parris Law Firm, Eric recently moved to Russell & Lazars to take the lead on his own trial cases. Eric spent his early career at the Paris firm doing class action work before moving to personal injury, where he was part of the team that secured a $56 million verdict. Eric will present two case analyses on TLU On Demand: a $1.5 million verdict on a $77,000 offer featuring a 2.5-year gap in care (April 15) and a $900,000 settlement involving a severed toe (May 6). Eric considers good property damage, objective MRI abnormalities, and client authenticity the three key criteria when evaluating spine cases. At TLU Beach (June 4-7), Eric will teach a workshop on cross-examining spine experts, focusing on how to effectively set up and dismantle defense medical experts. Eric emphasizes that gaps in care can be overcome by telling the human story of a patient's struggle with the decision to have spine surgery. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Daniel Rodriguez – From Cotton Picker to Grape Picker to Toiling in the Vineyards of Justice! 1:08:34

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When you frame a case around negligence, you'll likely get a modest verdict or none at all. But when you reframe it as a story of betrayal, the jury's desire for retribution can dramatically increase your award—a strategy that helped Daniel Rodriguez secure a $35 million Iowa verdict, the state's largest motor vehicle crash verdict in history. In conversation with host Dan Ambrose , Daniel shares his approach to long-form opening statements using chapter-based storytelling, his techniques for building rapport with witnesses, and his powerful case-framing methods learned from David Clark. Countering conventional wisdom that openings should be brief, Daniel reveals why his openings run 75 to 120 minutes and how this structure transforms outcomes. He'll teach these proven techniques at TLU Beach (June 4-7). Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Daniel Rodriguez ☑️ Rodriguez & Associates | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Daniel began life as a migrant farm worker, moving between labor camps and attending three to five different schools each year while picking crops across America. Despite having no lawyers in his family, Daniel wrote in sixth grade that he wanted to become an engineer and then attend law school. After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UCLA Law School, Daniel returned to Bakersfield to start his legal career. Daniel has tried approximately 150 jury trials across criminal, civil, federal, and state courts. His engineering background provides a crucial advantage when cross-examining expert witnesses about technical matters. Daniel credits David Clark with teaching him that "betrayal stories" generate larger verdicts than negligence cases because juries forgive mistakes but seek revenge for betrayal. In 2023, Daniel secured a $35 million verdict in Iowa – the largest motor vehicle crash verdict in the state's history. At TLU Beach, Daniel will teach his chapter-based approach to opening statements, including how to introduce the plaintiff before describing the incident. Daniel emphasizes the importance of treating all witnesses with respect, noting that "jurors will identify with the witness long before they identify with the lawyer." Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Patrick Salvi Jr. - Life Lessons for Big Verdicts 1:34:06

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"It's easy to convince yourself to settle a case," says Chicago trial lawyer Patrick A. Salvi Jr. Despite growing up with the Salvi name, he had to confront self-doubt after an early devastating loss. For seven years, fear kept him from taking good cases to trial. Everything changed when he began studying jury psychology and decision-making. Now with multiple eight and nine-figure verdicts, Patrick reveals his approach to maximizing damages and conducting meticulous cross-examinations in this conversation with host Dan Ambrose . Patrick will teach a one-hour lecture on maximizing damages and a one-day med-mal masterclass at TLU Beach (June 4-7), plus demonstrate voir dire with a live focus jury. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Patrick A. Salvi Jr. | LinkedIn ☑️ Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Despite his father's reputation, Patrick focused on earning respect inside his law firm through unmatched work ethic rather than worrying about his external reputation An early devastating loss—a defense verdict in just 20 minutes—created fear that prevented Patrick from trying many cases he should have for nearly seven years Patrick's first major seven-figure verdict came when he was willing to try a case with good liability in a tough downstate Illinois venue, resulting in a $2 million verdict As president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Patrick helped pass legislation allowing punitive damages in wrongful death cases and removing rideshare companies' common carrier exemption Patrick's most satisfying professional moment was securing a $363 million verdict against Sterigenics in an ethylene oxide cancer case after months of intense preparation. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Deena Buchanan – From 20 Years of Billable Hours to Finding My Purpose in the Courtroom 1:19:09

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When Deena Buchanan walked down the hallway at the New Mexico State Court after representing the defense, grieving families from the other side would glare daggers at her. “It made me wish that I could be on the plaintiff's side.” Today, she is. She made the switch six years ago after 20 years of defending corporations. In sharing her journey with host Dan Ambrose , Deena discusses how far she’s come, highlighted by two recent wrongful death cases where she secured a total settlement of “multiple eight figures.” At TLU Beach (June 4-7), Deena will teach a workshop on "How to Prep for Your First Voir Dire," sharing insight about the skill that transformed her practice. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Deena Buchanan | LinkedIn ☑️ Buchanan Law Firm LLC | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Deena's journey began with a prestigious civil defense career before transitioning to in-house counsel at Toll Brothers. After 20 years of defense work, Deena grew frustrated with representing companies rather than helping injured victims, leading her to switch to plaintiffs’ work six years ago. In a recent wrongful death case, after New Mexico's Department of Transportation refused to make settlement offers through multiple mediations, they finally settled between voir dire and opening statements. Deena credits TLU training with giving her the skills to conduct effective voir dire, focusing on connecting with jurors rather than just asking questions. To overcome the fear of starting her own firm, Deena spent three months skiing over challenging terrain, using that experience to build confidence for her legal career leap. Her proudest professional achievement came in December. She resolved two difficult cases with multiple eight-figure settlements, confirming she had made the right career change. Deena actively networks in the plaintiff attorney community through Trial Lawyers University and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, including the women's "Mother Truckers" group. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Ben Rubinowitz – Expert Cross-Examination Masterclass 1:10:59

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"We're walking them out on a tightrope. We keep walking them out, and finally, when we push, they fall into the canyon of doom. There is no escape." Ben Rubinowitz shares his masterful approach to cross-examination with host Dan Ambrose . Drawing from over three decades of trial experience, Ben reveals the strategies that make him one of New York's most formidable trial lawyers. Learn how proper witness setup creates powerful impeachment opportunities, why "voice of reason" questions establish credibility with jurors, and how to handle conditional answers from evasive witnesses. Ben will teach these techniques at TLU Beach (June 4-7), along with specialized workshops on voir dire for wrongful death cases and lectures on the bridge between cross-examination and closing arguments. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Ben Rubinowitz | LinkedIn ☑️ Gair Gair Conason | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Ben recently tried a Metro North crash case in Valhalla, NY, securing a liability verdict against Metro North at 71% responsibility, with damages trials now proceeding separately. Ben emphasizes the importance of "voice of reason" questions to establish credibility and set up witnesses before impeachment, especially when cross-examining doctors and other expert witnesses. For effective cross-examination, Ben recommends using the words "full,” “fair,” “thorough,” and “complete" to establish standards that witnesses must later admit they failed to meet. Ben advocates for carefully using "low-risk open-ended questions" in specific situations where you know the answers will strengthen your case. Ben discusses the power of proper pacing, breathing, and tone when conducting cross-examination, emphasizing the importance of listening to witness answers. At TLU Beach, Ben will teach cross-examination masterclasses, voir dire techniques for wrongful death cases, and demonstrate the bridge between effective cross and compelling closing arguments. Ben suggests that when witnesses use conditional language like "I believe" or "approximately," these create powerful impeachment opportunities that should be carefully exploited. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Scott Frost - Mastering the Mindset of a Trial Lawyer 1:17:48

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Scott Frost , a veteran mesothelioma trial lawyer with over 100 trials under his belt, joins host Dan Ambrose to share insights from his distinguished career. From his early days in the Army JAG Corps to founding his own firm, Scott discusses his evolution as a trial lawyer and his specialized approach to toxic exposure cases. He’ll teach this “speed trial” method – which he leverages to try complex causation cases in as little as four days – at TLU Beach (June 4-7). "The reality is jurors don't know as much about the case, and if you can make it concise and quick, they'll really enjoy the case, and you'll get the right result," Scott explains. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Scott Frost | LinkedIn ☑️ Frost Law Firm on LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Scott's career began with the Army JAG Corps, where he tried 50 to 75 cases including a double federal capital murder case, before moving to civil practice. At Baron & Budd in Dallas, Scott developed his skills as a plaintiff’s lawyer, trying mesothelioma and asbestos cases throughout Texas. Scott has tried approximately 30 mesothelioma cases to verdict and started another 60-plus trials over his career. In 2018, Scott founded Frost Law Firm to focus on fewer cases and do them better, while allowing more time with his family. At TLU Beach, Scott will teach the "speed trial method" in which complex cases are condensed into as few as four days. Also at TLU Beach, Scott and Eric Oliver will present a lecture on strategies for effective communication with "post-truth jurors.” Scott emphasizes that while making money is important, a true trial lawyer's priority is doing the best for each client on each case. Scott credits TLU with expanding his view of the legal world by exposing him to top talent from across the country. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Andrew Robb – How Turning Down Record-Breaking Offer Turned Into 100M 1:05:15

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Andrew Robb joins host Dan Ambrose to share his remarkable journey from aspiring opera singer to aviation litigation specialist at his family's firm. After clerking for federal judges and working in Big Law, Andrew returned to Kansas City to join Robb & Robb , a firm renowned for handling catastrophic aircraft cases. He discusses his $100 million settlement in a helicopter crash case and a recent $116 million verdict following a three-month trial in New York. On April 8, Andrew will break down the $100 million settlement case for a TLU webinar. At TLU Huntington Beach (June 4-7), he will present a workshop on aviation cases and a lecture on maximizing damages. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Andrew Robb | LinkedIn ☑️ Robb & Robb LLC ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After studying vocal performance at Carnegie Mellon, Andrew switched to pre-law and later attended the University of Michigan Law School. Andrew clerked for federal judges for two years before joining Big Law in New York City. In March 2020, Andrew and his wife, Brittany, joined his parents' firm, Robb & Robb, where he specializes in aviation cases. The firm represented Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, in her litigation against Los Angeles County following his death in a helicopter crash. Andrew helped secure a $100 million settlement in a helicopter crash case after refusing earlier offers that would have set records. He recently won a $116 million verdict after a three-and-a-half-month trial in New York Supreme Court. Andrew emphasizes relentless preparation, strategic depositions, and the willingness to go to trial as keys to maximizing results. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Al Foeckler – From Wisconsin State Supreme Court to Wisconsin's Top Trial Lawyer 1:14:03

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Al Foeckler , a prominent Wisconsin trial lawyer, joins Dan Ambrose to discuss his remarkable journey from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to becoming one of the state's top plaintiff attorneys. With over 27 years of experience, Al shares insights from his career-defining $39 million O'Donnell Park case and his philosophy on "Black Hat Justice." "It's easy to convince yourself to settle a case," Al says. "But if you're not taking cases to trial, you're doing a disservice to your clients." Listen as Al discusses the importance of continuous learning, networking with fellow trial lawyers, and having the courage to take cases to verdict. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Al Foeckler | LinkedIn ☑️ Cannon & Dunphy S.C | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Al began his legal career with a clerkship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court before transitioning to corporate litigation at a large Milwaukee firm. In 2004, Al ran for State Assembly, which connected him with trial lawyers who would later become his colleagues and mentors. After a brief stint in asbestos defense work, Al joined Cannon & Dunphy, where he's been for over 20 years. Al details his work on the landmark O'Donnell Park case, which resulted in a $39 million verdict after a seven-week trial in 2014. Al describes the challenging "Statute of Repose" legal issue that nearly derailed the case, and how his team overcame it. Al discusses his "Black Hat Justice" philosophy: identifying and exposing wrongdoers while maintaining your credibility as a "white hat." Al credits TLU with inspiring him and connecting him with a network of trial lawyers who continue to help each other. Al emphasizes the importance of drawing lines in the sand with insurance companies and being willing to take cases to trial. Al and Dan discuss upcoming TLU events, including Huntington Beach (June 4-7) and upcoming webinars on the O'Donnell Park case (April 7) and Black Hat Justice (May 5). Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Mike Karp – Fast Tracking Your Way to Eight Figures 1:15:52

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Mike Karp was always inspired by the winning trial lawyers he met at Trial Lawyers University . It didn’t take him long to join their ranks. He’s tried four cases to verdict and was named “Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer” by the plaintiff’s bar in Wisconsin in 2024. “It’s nice to win awards, and it's nice to get big verdicts, but I'm proud of just making progress every day and being a better trial lawyer,” Mike tells host Dan Ambrose . Tune in for a look back at Mike’s fast-tracked career and ahead at his April trial on behalf of an injured motorcyclist. For those attending TLU Beach this June, Mike will teach case framing and premises cases. This spring, Mike will launch “The Climb,” a podcast featuring conversations with young, successful trial lawyers, colleagues, and mentors. They’ll zoom in on the fine points of practicing – from case framing to trial strategy – and zoom out on the high-level thinking that resonates with jurors. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Mike Karp | LinkedIn | Instagram ☑️ Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After a four-hour mediation where the Wisconsin couple argued about fishing poles and bait, Mike pivoted away from family law and to personal injury. For Mike, attending TLU in 2021 “opened up my mind to a whole new universe of how to approach being a lawyer.” Mike describes his four trials, starting with the first that he tried shortly after attending TLU. State Farm offered nothing to his injured client. The jury awarded $160,000. When a city garbage truck crashed into a woman’s first-floor apartment, Mike thought he’d solve the matter quickly with a call to the city attorney. In fact, litigation dragged on for a year and a half. He won a jury verdict of $50,000. For a client who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury after a car accident, Mike won a jury award of $1.5 million for past pain and suffering and $2 million for future pain and suffering. For six years, Mike worked on a slip-and-fall case on behalf of an elderly client who had a history of slip-and-fall injuries. The jury deliberated for 45 minutes and returned with a $12 million verdict. In April, Mike will represent a motorcyclist who suffered injuries after hitting a pothole that had existed for some time. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Patrick Kang - Learning from Adversity: My Evolution to Becoming a Winning Trial Lawyer 1:15:41

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Patrick Kang lost a toxic mold case back in 2023. “It was the best thing to ever happen to me,” he says. As Patrick explains to host Dan Ambrose , he leveraged the lessons learned in that defeat to secure victories in the cases that followed. Recently, he tried another toxic mold case. This time, he won $6.6 million for his client. Patrick and the team at Ace Law Group will break down that case on February 12. Click here to register. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Patrick Kang | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ☑️ Ace Law Group | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After his father was injured on the job at an auto plant in Michigan, Patrick admired the injury lawyers who secured a settlement for the family. Patrick’s first job out of law school was for a civil litigation firm in Las Vegas, which promoted him to the city’s Korean community. Patrick eventually left that firm to join two colleagues in launching their own firm. After that venture ended, he started his own firm, now called Ace Law Group . For years, Ace Law Group focused on employment law; in January 2024, the firm tried its first sexual harassment case and won a $1.49 million verdict. TLU On Demand is powerful, but it’s not enough. Patrick says this from experience: At last year’s TLU Vegas, he connected with winning trial lawyers in person. That was a game-changer. Patrick has learned how to explain mold poisoning to a jury from trying such cases over the years. The best way, he suggests, is to describe it like an autoimmune disease. A favorite moment in his recent mold case was when Patrick showed that the apartment landlord knew the building had a history of mold problems. To do so, he presented 30-plus leak complaints on a black board, each work order identified by a red-flagged toothpick. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Jason Waechter – Learning Your Way to Your Eight-Figure Verdict 58:07

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Dan Ambrose invites a Michigan colleague to discuss lessons learned from the TLU suite of programs and his upcoming TLU case analysis. Jason Waechter , known as the “Motorcycle Lawyer,” won $27 million on behalf of a motorcyclist whose leg was amputated below the knee after being hit by a distracted driver. Jason outlines the challenges he faced, including that his client had smoked pot while riding the cycle, as well as strategies that he leveraged from TLU during the case. On March 19, he’ll break it all down for a TLU webinar. Register here. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Jason Waechter I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook ☑️ Law Offices of Jason A. Waechter I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Jason practices the martial art of jiu-jitsu because it inspires him to think one step ahead of his opponent – much like trial. Opening day for the Detroit Tigers and 60 days before he officially became a lawyer, Jason tried a case in federal bankruptcy court. He lost but recovered and moved on. In 2016, Jason attended the Trojan Horse seminar, a precursor to Dan’s TLU Bootcamp series. He still remembers the skilled lawyers sharing their knowledge. He also remembers, for the first time, watching videotapes of his own presentations, which revealed that he spoke too quickly and had “alligator” arms. In 2022, Jason represented a motorcyclist who was left an amputee after being struck by a distracted driver. Battling a big firm that initially offered $5 million, Jason leveraged big data to show the true value of the case. Jason deviated from the “10 Commandments” of cross-examination, which allowed him to get a defense expert to agree to his client’s non-economic damages. He ultimately won a $27 million verdict. In voir dire for that case, Jason borrowed from renowned personal injury lawyer Brian Panish, who teaches the eight key questions that plaintiffs’ lawyers should ask jurors in a short timeframe. Jason has his new associate study TLU On Demand educational webinars and report back on how he will apply the skills on a case. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Ryan Skiver – Training to BE a Trial Lawyer, Reps, Reps, Reps 1:35:50

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From sunny Cabo San Lucas, host Dan Ambrose and Ryan Skiver of Skiver Bradley Law Firm encourage trial lawyers to take advantage of learning opportunities available in 2025. “It's the greatest time in the world to be a trial lawyer. Everything is here for you. All the skills. You can learn it,” Dan says. A frequent participant in the TLU suite of educational courses, Ryan encourages lawyers to take advantage of programs like TLU On Demand . “One of the things that I've kind of always done is set aside time for learning,” Ryan says. One place for lawyers to learn this year is Huntington Beach at TLU Beach , scheduled for June 4-7. If you’re a trial lawyer in Phoenix, and you’d like to work with Ryan on perfecting your presentation skills, contact him by phone or email . Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Ryan Skiver I LinkedIn ☑️ Skiver Bradley Law Firm | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Grandma told him he’d be either a lawyer or actor: Ryan’s path includes acting as an extra and earning a law degree. How “The Reptile,” by Don Keenan and David Ball, influenced Ryan as a personal injury lawyer. Ryan’s participation at a “Welcome to the Revolution” deposition seminar led him to a partnership with Don Keenan. An early trucking case taught Ryan that trucking crashes are not the same as car accidents. Dan explains why it’s important for lawyers to learn acting skills: The greatest skill of a trial lawyer is to transport the audience, and “you can't transport somebody else until you can transport yourself.” Ryan discusses key takeaways from TLU Skills Bootcamp in November, including the art of making eye contact with the jury. Borrowing from trial lawyer and former boxer Przemek Lubecki, Dan outlines the three “spheres of performance”: the conscious mind, the unconscious mind, and confidence. What a course on psychodrama taught Ryan about role-reversal and listening skills. Why Ryan swears by the skills he learns from TLU On Demand . Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Frank Fratello – Applying TLU Vegas Lessons to Secure $2.12 Million Verdict 40:07

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On a recent Saturday in October, Frank Fratello of Farah & Farah took the red-eye from TLU Vegas back to Jacksonville, Florida. On Monday, jury selection began in his pain management trial. On Thursday, the jury returned a $2.12 million verdict for his client. Tune in as Frank tells Dan Ambrose , TLU Vegas founder and show host, how lessons from instructors such as jury consultant Sari de la Motte, trial consultant Jesse Wilson, and leading PI trial lawyer Ben Rabinowitz helped drive his victory. Check out these upcoming opportunities in the TLU portfolio: November 28 , case analysis of Frank Fratello’s $2.12 million jury verdict; December 4-7 , Dave Clark’s “Dark Arts Trial Craft” bootcamp; March 5-8, 2025 , Joe Fried’s four-day bootcamp on trucking cases; April 1-5, 2025 , Sach Oliver’s depositions bootcamp; October 29-November 1, 2025 , TLU Vegas. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Frank Fratello I Instagram ☑️ Farah & Farah I LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I X I YouTube ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ Missed the October 2024 TLU Vegas ? Check out TLU On Demand for access to the nine lecture tracks as well as more than 385 webinars with pleadings, transcripts, and PowerPoints from analyzed cases. ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Out of the Gate : As a second year, Frank attended a trial and wrote the response to the defendant's new trial motion after the verdict; the judge agreed with his arguments. First Five : After law school, Frank’s first job was searching a database for plaintiffs who would have cases in the Engle class action tobacco litigation. “Invaluable” Experience : For 16 months, Frank worked for an insurance defense firm, where he learned how “the other side saw cases.” TLU Bootcamp : Frank took two key takeaways from attending the TLU Bootcamp in 2022: “Practice makes perfect” and “Trial was a lot more about connecting than anything I had thought about before.” “Crazy Decision” : Why attend TLU Vegas immediately before a jury trial? Frank told his boss: “I’m going to use this stuff. Nothing risked, nothing gained.” Conveying Constant Pain : The big issue in Franks’ rear-end collision case was conveying that his client, while appearing “100 percent,” was actually living in constant pain. Lessons in Jury Selection : Just days after TLU Vegas, Frank used strategies from Sari de la Motte’s workshop to help pick his jury.. Victim-to-Victor : Frank leveraged Jesse Wilson’s “Victim-to-Victor” approach to frame his case, and it resonated with the jury. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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David Sugden – Teaching that Confidence Is a Byproduct of Competence 1:00:49

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Host Dan Ambrose invites David Sugden of Call & Jensen for a discussion about the importance of constant practice and learning for trial lawyers. David highlights his video series, which provides training on skills like evidence and depositions. His mission with the series is to help lawyers become competent with the rules “so that when they go into court, they have that comfortability, which then the byproduct can be confidence.” David and Dan share thoughts on the value of programs like Trial Lawyers University in refining trial skills. They also preview this month’s TLU Vegas , where experienced trial lawyers including David will share knowledge, collaborate, and guide participants in enhancing their courtroom performance. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ David Sugden I LinkedIn ☑️ Call & Jensen I LinkedIn I Facebook I X ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot What trial lawyers can learn from David’s series of training videos A preview of David’s workshops at TLU Vegas : navigating hearsay and laying a foundation Lawyers and athletes: A college baseball player, David reflects on the similarities between both pursuits Why David suggests that mock trials should be set in a real courtroom environment The important lessons offered by the TLU educational program David’s $6 million verdict on behalf of a real estate auction company against a defendant who fraudulently manipulated bids Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Phillip Miller – Building Landmines to Secure $140 Million Verdict Against Kroger 1:21:01

27 weeks ago1:21:01

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PI trial attorney and consultant Phillip Miller joins host Dan Ambrose to cover a wide range of topics about trial strategy. From learning microexpressions to metaphor interviews to connecting with jurors, Phillip encourages lawyers in all stages of their careers to continue their education. One place to do just that is at the upcoming TLU Vegas , which Dan founded. There, Phillip and trial attorney Sach Oliver will break down their recent success. In their wrongful death case, a Kroger tractor trailer driver fatally struck a fireman who was assisting at the scene of a wreck. Tune in to learn how Phillip and the team dismantled Kroger’s defenses, including that the crash was unavoidable. The jury awarded $140 million. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Phillip Miller I LinkedIn ☑️ Miller Law Offices I Facebook ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Phillip’s career path started with enrolling in law school after dealing with his father’s estate His first PI case: Not a good one … but he made the most of it and got a $25,000 verdict At TLU Vegas , Phillip will teach a masterclass on depositions, including his “Miller Mousetrap” strategy. Phillip’s methodology as a trial consultant starts with asking “dumb questions that will make your case better” Phillip and Dan role play a cross-examination, focusing on strategies like asking one new fact per question and defining terms At TLU Vegas , Phillip will also join trial attorney Sach Oliver to present about their recent wrongful death case that ended in a $140 million verdict against Kroger How the team established that the Kroger driver who struck and killed a fireman who was assisting at an accident scene should have avoided the crash What happened after Kroger’s insurance representatives reneged on a $20 million settlement offer How Phillip and Sach used focus groups for trial A preview of all the learning opportunities at TLU Vegas Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Darryl Isaacs – Leveraging Marketing Techniques to Build a Long-Standing Firm 45:47

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Darryl Isaacs of Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers joins host Dan Ambrose for a conversation about building a legal practice, emphasizing the importance of hiring and branding. He traces his ventures into marketing, from buying phone book covers and billboards to appearing on television and TikTok. At his month’s TLU Vegas , Darryl will teach the basics of building business and strategies for effective marketing and branding. Want a complimentary access code to TLU on Demand? Email Dan. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Darryl Isaacs I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X ☑️ Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X I YouTube ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Didn’t love criminal law, loved being in the courtroom: Darryl’s entré into law How Darryl applied a Supreme Court ruling that allowed lawyers to write to accident victims Why Darryl embraced marketing efforts – billboards, television, the back covers of phone books How Darryl formed his “mastermind” group The $2 million replica of a courtroom that Darryl built and uses for focus groups What participants at Darryl’s TLU Vegas masterclasses can expect Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Nick Rowley - Mentors, Connecting with Clients, and Saving Oceans 51:59

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In a wide-ranging interview, host Dan Ambrose talks about TLU Vegas with one of the conference’s featured speakers, guest Nick Rowley of The Rowley Law Firm . Nick touches on the importance of rising early — particularly on trial days — exercising, learning from mentors, and getting to know clients well to humanize them for juries. He also talks about Justice Watch, an organization that he is developing. Still in its inception, Justice Watch will open chapters in each state to lobby for laws important to lawyers, lodge complaints about bad judges, and promote good judges. Dan and Nick also discuss presentations at TLU Vegas and their importance to both new and seasoned lawyers. Dan encourages law students who can’t afford the conference to visit TLU Vegas and submit a scholarship application. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Nick Rowley I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook ☑️ Trial Lawyers for Justice I Rowley Law Firm I Jordan Law I Trial By Human ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Nick’s morning routine: wake early, cold shower, exercise, read, eat protein breakfast. Seek out many mentors to learn different styles and philosophies. Nick’s key task when helping other lawyers: Get to know the clients and their families. Nick’s Justice Watch will work to keep a bad judge off the Montana Supreme Court and serve to counterbalance an insurance industry group called Judicial Watch. Words matter: Don’t demand settlements; offer an opportunity to settle a case. There will be a booth at TLU Vegas where attendees can learn about Innoceana, Nick’s charity that promotes global marine conservation. Nick is co-authoring a book “debunking nuclear verdicts” and will present on it at TLU Vegas . Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Alicia Campbell – Knowledge Is Power; Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Can Access It 52:01

28 weeks ago52:01

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Alicia Campbell, co-author of JuryBall , joins host Dan Ambrose to discuss the genesis of that landmark publication and her work helping lawyers leverage big data. She also shares another important project: the nonprofit that she and her husband, John, established to fund academic research on legal issues and provide data-driven insights for plaintiffs’ lawyers. Called the Justice Through Empirical Data Institute (or JEDI), the organization aims to provide answers to questions like whether tort reform caps work and whether it’s a problem for plaintiffs if their lawyer can’t make a non-specific, non-economic damage request. Alicia also previews her presentation at the upcoming TLU Vegas , where she’ll provide a high-level overview of JuryBall and data. Law school students who are interested in a scholarship to attend TLU Vegas should email Dan for information. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Alicia Campbell | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Campbell Law ☑️ JuryBall ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Alicia’s career, starting as a teacher in the inner-city of San Antonio Ten years and more than 850 case studies How Alicia’s frustration with the federal mediation system spurred her early foray into data How predicting a case’s value has evolved over the past 10 years Sean Claggett’s role in shaping JuryBall A preview of Alicia’s presentation at TLU Vegas The process of conducting a big data study Campbell Law’s experience with high-profile excessive force cases The nonprofit that Alicia started with her husband, John: The Justice Through Empirical Data Institute, or JEDI Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Spencer Lucas – Pursuing Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors, Securing $135 Million 1:28:58

30 weeks ago1:28:58

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Spencer Lucas learned three important lessons from legendary personal injury lawyer Brian Panish: preparation, aggressiveness, and authenticity. A partner at the firm Brian co-founded, Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP , Spencer put those lessons to work, with Brian, to secure $135 million for two survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Listen in as Spencer breaks down the case against the Moreno Valley Unified School District for host Dan Ambrose . In addition to describing hurdles that the team overcame, Spencer discusses spearheading the firm’s efforts to find justice for sexual abuse survivors in the wake of California’s Assembly Bill 218, which gives survivors the right to file claims that were otherwise time-barred. As Spencer explains, it’s less about the monetary results and more about shining a light on institutions that covered up abuse. “It’s been incredibly satisfying for me as a lawyer to be a part of this awareness,” he says. At TLU Vegas , Spencer will lead a workshop about navigating sexual abuse cases, sharing insight on strategic considerations for discovery, depositions, witnesses, and more. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Spencer Lucas | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Spencer’s hometown: Port Orchard, Washington. No port, no orchard, but a lovely place to grow up His pedigree: great-grandparents who were immigrants and practiced law to help their community Why he turned to accident law after meeting an injured accountant at H&R Block during law school The story of meeting legal giant Brian Panish began with talking football How he spearheaded his firm’s efforts to pursue justice for sexual abuse survivors after California’s Assembly Bill 218 A preview of Spencer’s workshop at TLU Vegas : case-framing sex abuse cases Background of Spencer’s victory in Brady Blair and Justin McGregor versus the Moreno Valley Unified School District How a focus group helped Spencer frame the case The defense’s data dump that produced the smoking gun What the notebook that the retired principal tossed away on the stand revealed Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Kimball Jones – Thirty Days, Three Verdicts, One Exceptional Team 1:05:15

31 weeks ago1:05:15

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Verdict number 1: $7 million. Verdict number 2: $101 million. Verdict number 3: $13.2 million. That’s how a recent 30-day run went for Kimball Jones and his team at Bighorn Law . While he’s proud of those accomplishments, and others, “It's the firm that we've put together – That’s gotta be the thing that I'm the most proud of.” Tune in with host Dan Ambrose as Kimball describes why he’s proud of the team, especially how they bolstered the recent cases. He will share more for TLU: on October 1, he’ll break down the case with the $13.2 million verdict, a challenging one because his client didn't seek treatment for the first time until two weeks after the crash that injured her. On October 14 for TLU, he’ll analyze a wrongful death car accident case that will have gone to trial just the prior week. Then, the following week at TLU Vegas , Kimball will offer two one-hour lectures: one about lessons learned along his journey and the other about strategies to overcome “gaps-in-care” cases like the one where he secured $13.2 million. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Kimball Jones | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Bighorn Law | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Kimball Jones’ path: studying law (boring), clerking (boring), serving in the US National Guard (counterintelligence: cool, but he can’t tell you about it), launching his law career on advice from a law school buddy (who was in court against insurance companies. “I thought, ‘I’d be good at that.’”) Why a gut-wrenching loss taught him to avoid bringing in his client’s medical records How focus groups shaped his case on behalf of a woman injured in a botched hernia repair surgery His run of three trials in 30 days (including two lawsuits that were part of one incident) How Progressive Insurance’s policy about letters requesting payment played with the jury A preview of Kimball’s upcoming presentations for TLU, including at TLU Vegas Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Robert Glassman — How Leveling with Jurors Helped Win an $11 Million Verdict 59:10

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Robert S. Glassman ’s client was driving a motorcycle over the posted speed limit when a city truck cut in front of him from a side street. In the ensuing crash, the cyclist was injured. On this episode of Trial Lawyers University , hear how Robert presented the facts about his client’s speeding during jury selection to weed out jurors who didn’t think they could be impartial when deciding who was to blame for the accident. Robert also shares how he relied on the testimony of an expert witness to prove that – even if his client had been going the posted speed limit – the accident still would have occurred, and the injuries would have been the same. Ultimately, the jury found that Robert’s client was speeding, but that the city truck was to blame for the accident. The verdict: $11 million to Robert’s client. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Robert S. Glassman | LinkedIn | Email | Instagram ☑️ Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot When to tell prospective jurors the facts that could harm your client. How Robert’s concession that his client was speeding changed the mood during jury selection and resulted in striking 26 jurors. When speaking with jurors about how they feel about the client speeding, ask if they can be impartial while hearing the rest of the evidence. When potential jurors express their opinions, ask other jurors if they feel the same way. Why a plaintiff’s lawyer can’t go straight to the question of whether a juror can be impartial. How to thank the jurors for every opinion they express without becoming combative. When suing the government, ask prospective jurors if they worry that making big-verdict awards will increase taxes for everyone. How to transition from questions about taxes to caps for awards against a government entity. How Robert proved his client would have suffered the same injuries if he had driven the speed limit. How the jury concluded that the motorcycle driver was negligent for speeding, but that speeding did not cause the accident. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Mike Morse — Securing $75 Million in Wrongful Death Poisoning Case 41:44

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After years of settling cases out of court, Mike Morse represented the parents of a college student who died at a friend’s house when he took a high dose of “molly,” or MDMA, that he was told was Adderall. The young man’s friends videotaped him and posted videos to Snapchat of him struggling under the effects of the drug, but they didn’t call for help until after he died. Tearing up when the student’s parents told him the story, Mike agreed to take the case. But he hadn’t tried a case before a jury in 15 years, so he hired a jury consultant and coach and began listening to recordings, through Trial Lawyers University , of attorneys explaining how they won their cases. Listen as Mike describes how he picked a jury, tried the case, and secured $75 million. He also reflects on a different case in which he secured the release of his client who had been wrongfully convicted. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Mike Morse | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ 855MikeWins | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | X | Facebook | Podcast ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Why background mattered in Mike’s case representing the parents of a 21-year-old man who died after ingesting “molly” – which his friends said was Adderall. How charges were dismissed during the criminal trial because of prosecutorial misconduct. Why Mike hired a jury consultant who also coached him on how to present his case. Why Mike told prospective jurors that the case was about poisoning, not a drug overdose. Why Mike decided to show jurors the video of the victim after he took the drug. How jurors returned a $75 million verdict. Why Mike ranks his greatest success as a pro bono case where his wrongfully convicted client was set free. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Sean Claggett – Forget What You Learned in Law School. Juries Are Predictable 1:43:42

33 weeks ago1:43:42

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When Sean Claggett says that it’s rare for a lawyer armed with data to lose at trial, he has the data to back it up. The evidence can be found in the pages of JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here , the groundbreaking book that Sean wrote with Alicia Campbell and John Campbell. As Sean explains to host Dan Ambrose , their research made it clear that lawyers should reject the notion that jury trials are risky because “you never know what a jury is going to do… I think juried behavior is very predictable.” In this wide-ranging conversation, Sean recounts the genesis of JuryBall , his recent $24.6 million verdict in a med-mal case, and the tracks he’ll teach at TLU VEGAS . Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Sean Claggett | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Claggett & Sykes on LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ Sean’s book with Alicia Campbell and John Campbell: JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Background of Sean’s med-mal case that ended in a $24.6 million verdict Days in the life: How Sean and his team prepped for the trial Are you a five-figure lawyer? Six-figure? Here’s why every lawyer needs to answer that question honestly Sean’s career path, including his interactions with legal legends at a young age and eventually starting his own firm The miracle settlement that saved Sean from bankruptcy A preview of Sean’s tracks at TLU Vegas , including his upcoming book about how to overcome a nuclear verdict Don’t trust your gut. Trust the data The genesis of JuryBall , Sean’s groundbreaking book with Alicia Campbell and John Campbell Sean’s firm’s future belongs to its rising lawyers Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Joe Fried – Embracing the TLU Platform to Teach Trucking Law 1:19:19

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For Joe Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC , two upcoming cases offer a great opportunity to share his insight as a founder of truck accident law. That’s what he’ll do at TLU VEGAS . In this detailed preview, Joe joins host Dan Ambrose to highlight the cases: one on behalf of a brain-injured client and another on behalf of a child run over by an Amazon delivery van. He’ll teach the “speed trial” technique that he plans to leverage in the TBI case, calling a summary witness to sum up the complicated medical testimony in about an hour. His session on the “Amazonation” of trucking will guide plaintiffs’ attorneys on the nuances of different Amazon cases. Tune in for more about his strategies, including a few that some may disagree with, like this one: “I've given up feeling the need to teach medical school every time I have an injury.” Are you a truck accident attorney? The Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys , which Joe co-founded, could be a helpful resource. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Joseph Fried | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Fried Goldberg on LinkedIn | X | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot A preview of Joe’s presentation at TLU Vegas How lessons from being a cop helped his legal career Active, instructive, funny: the federal judge who shaped Joe’s view of the law His “scary” journey from defense to the plaintiff’s side Consider this technique for thinking of depositions in another way 117 doctors treated his client over nine years; Joe won’t call any of them. Here’s why Joe will take trucking lawyers “back to basics” at TLU Vegas Background of his two upcoming trucking cases, including one against Amazon Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Rahul Ravipudi – Injured Client, Signed Waiver, $46 Million Verdict 1:34:11

36 weeks ago1:34:11

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The beginning jiu-jitsu student had signed a waiver to take lessons; that much was clear. Also clear, tragically so, was that the young man suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while sparring with his jiu-jitsu instructor. Plaintiffs’ attorney Rahul Ravipudi and his team moved, successfully, to get the waiver deemed unenforceable. That was one early strategy that Rahul describes to host Dan Ambrose . In voir dire, the team carefully deselected jurors who may have had biases about engaging in risky activities like martial arts. An expert witness proved powerful: A member of the founding family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he not only explained best practices to the jury but also demonstrated them – on Rahul. Tune in for more about Rahul’s $46 million verdict against the instructor and club. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Rahul Ravipudi | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Panish | Shea | Ravipudi on X , Facebook , LinkedIn , & YouTube ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Getting to know Rahul Ravipudi Rahul’s successful campaign to reform school bus practices in California How he tells the damages story: Attend TLU Vegas to learn more! The background of Greener versus Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club Why he emphasizes the “irrefutable truth” of a case The strategies that led to a $45 million verdict against the jiu-jitsu club and instructor Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Sach Oliver – Turning Early Losses into a Methodology for Success 1:35:00

36 weeks ago1:35:00

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“It wasn't all so sunny and shiny early on, taking those hits,” Sach Oliver says about his early trial losses. To get back up, he broke down his failures to make sure he’d never repeat them. The result is a methodology for success that Sach describes in Depositions Are Trial , his new book that he will teach at TLU Vegas . In a preview with host Dan Ambrose , Sach highlights foundational elements of his techniques – starting with the art of establishing the timeline in depositions because, as he’s learned, jurors find timelines influential. From physical strategies – like scouting out the courtroom before trial to prepare for setting up displays – to verbal strategies – like telling the client’s story so it sticks in jurors’ minds – Sach outlines the lessons he’s learned and is eager to share. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Sach Oliver | Oliver Law Firm | Email | LinkedIn ☑️ Oliver Law Firm on X , Facebook , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram ☑️ Sach’s book Depositions Are Trial ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot The methodology that Sach developed and shares in his book Depositions Are Trial One of the three most influential factors for jurors and how to provide it to them When you’re in “trial mode,” the results skyrocket. Bold and a little crazy: Sach’s approach to burden of proof When it comes to the order of witnesses, think of building a sandwich The power of 3, from cross-examinations to your rebuttal Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Michael Alder - Don’t Fear Obstacles in Your Case. They’re a Gift 1:36:19

37 weeks ago1:36:19

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When Michael Alder ’s client goes to trial, she will face what Michael believes is the number one type of discrimination today: weight. She’s 5-foot-1, weighs about 235 pounds, and cannot have surgery to relieve pain from injuries suffered in a car accident until she loses weight. In this dispute over liability, Michael will leverage the skills and strategies he’s developed as a top personal injury lawyer in California. With host Dan Ambrose , Michael describes how this challenging case demonstrates his trial strategies: attacking sensitive issues head-on, being honest, and turning a bad situation into a good one. Tune in to learn more about his philosophy, and be ready for a few bad jokes. After all, finding success in the courtroom is like telling a lot of bad jokes. If you keep telling the jokes – taking on the hard cases and pushing through the failures – at some point, you’ll hit the mark. Need a financial scholarship to attend TLU Vegas ? Email Michael to discuss how he can help. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Michael Alder | LinkedIn | Email | Instagram | YouTube | Telephone ☑️ AlderLaw on Facebook , LinkedIn , Instagram ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot From never west of Houston, to Los Angeles, to becoming a top PI lawyer: Meet Michael Alder Using language as a sword and a shield A preview of his presentation at TLU Vegas : The anatomy of an insurance company How he uses big data – and how he gets it into evidence Why you should prepare yourself for being uncomfortable at trial The tough issues he’s fighting against in an upcoming disputed liability case Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Randall Sorrels – Foiling a “Nuclear Verdict Defense” to Win $353 Million 58:11

37 weeks ago58:11