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Award-winning trial lawyers and scientists interview other innovative legal practitioners on important strategies that lift the legal community to higher standards.
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The upcoming podcast from our sister department group discusses a significant shift in how legal trials are prepared, indicating a departure from past methods. This transformation is driven by the emergence of advanced tools, which are fundamentally changing the approach to trial readiness. As a result, a growing disparity is observed between conventional, often experience-based preparation and newer, scientifically-backed methodologies. Relying on outdated, anecdotal strategies is becoming i...
Brian Panish interviews Carmen Balber, the Executive Director of Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit organization focused on protecting the interests of consumers and holding corporations accountable. Carmen has been a powerful voice in the fight for consumer rights, particularly in the areas of insurance, healthcare, and corporate responsibility. Send us a text
What separates truly exceptional trial lawyers from the rest? It's rarely what they teach in law school. Six accomplished courtroom veterans—Brian Panish, Sean Flaherty, Keith Mitnick, Jason Leonard, John Ustall, and Joshua Koskoff—share candid insights drawn from decades of high-stakes litigation. Their collective wisdom forms a practical roadmap for attorneys at any stage, but especially those working to establish themselves in the challenging world of trial advocacy. The journey begins e...
When high-stakes trials involve punitive damages, the real battle often begins long before opening statements. In this episode, we unpack the overlooked art of selecting a jury that’s equipped—not just to assess liability—but to deliver meaningful punishment when it's warranted. From religious objections to financial bias, from voir dire blind spots to strategic pretrial motions, we explore how trial lawyers can avoid critical mistakes and build a jury prepared for both phases of trial. Feat...
The first words in a trial can make or break your case. This Best of episode analyzes some of the top litigators' most compelling opening statements. Learn how expert trial lawyers use storytelling, framing, and strategic pacing to build trust, dismantle defenses, and ensure jurors see the case from their perspective from the very start. Listen to some of the greats as they talk to Panish about it all. Send us a text
This podcast episode discusses California wildfire litigation, focusing on the legal claims, evidence, and challenges in proving liability against utility companies. Plaintiff attorneys describe common claims (negligence and inverse condemnation), damages (property destruction, landscaping, economic and non-economic losses), and the difficulties of proving liability due to destroyed evidence. The bankruptcy of PG&E is examined as a case study, highlighting the unfairness of the bankruptcy...
In this monumental episode join Brian, Dr.Chris, and the real-life Moneyball stars as they discuss how the advanced strategy used in professional sports can also be applied in the courtroom. Learn how to optimize your case for maximum value by using analytics to identify the strongest arguments, evidence, and even team members. So if you’re looking to take your courtroom strategy to the next level, don’t miss this episode! Tune in now to get an inside look at how the "teams" use data-d...
Brian Beckcom is a trial lawyer with years of experience under his belt. Specializing in Maritime law, he made headlines for representing the interests of Richard Phillips in Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse - the trial made famous by Tom Hanks' portrayal of 'Captain Phillips'. As a result, companies began to employ independent security contractors to protect their vessels and crews and saw their safety & profit margins improve. In our exclusive interview, trial lawyer Brian Beck...
When it comes to trials, the stories you tell can make or break your case. Whether it's the story of a BP/Deepwater Horizon explosion, a George Floyd Civil Rights Case, or even two back-to-back Bakersfield record verdicts, we've seen the power of storytelling in courtrooms time and time again. It's not just about what you say—it's about how you say it. When you're crafting your argument during trial, you need to think about more than just facts: You need to consider how those facts will affec...
Bonus Track - [Office Hours] Russell Nicolet and I take a look at what makes a good case summary and how this fits into an overall strategy for a mock jury or big data research focus groups. About the speakers here: Russell Nicolet is the founder and managing partner at his family's law practice with over a dozen offices throughout MN & WI dedicated to helping his clients and other plaintiff lawyers through innovative industry collaborations. Dr. Christopher Brydges is...
Kenneth Foard McCallion a Former DOJ/NY State Prosecutor and still top civil litigation attorney discusses his newest book with another world-class attorney John Uustal, our show host. Listen to some of the behind-the-scenes landmark legal cases of our time. John and Ken compare their sovereign immunity breakdowns. Send us a text
We caught up with our “superhero” as his colleagues refer to him in a rural venue, where any high verdicts chances are slim but we all did the proper math on a premises liability case and Jason didn't back down! (prediction was ~8% diff) A self-reported old dog with “new tricks” finds some buried treasure. Jason is Morgan & Morgan’s go-to last-minute specialist talks tech and his role in the giant. Send us a text
What does improv have to do with trial advocacy? Everything. In fact, you could argue that the two are one in the same. They both rely on stories and how you tell those stories. Brian Breiter & Joseph Limbaugh sit down with this week's host Moze Cowper Send us a text
Punitive damages are awarded to a plaintiff in addition to compensatory damages. Punitive damages are awarded when the defendant's conduct is especially egregious. In addition to compensatory damages, punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for his or her actions and discourage similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages may be available when the defendant is particularly malicious or when the defendant’s actions are intentional. Punitive damages are awarded at the dis...
The Anti-Asian sentiment has been steadily increasing for a few years now, and with it so have hate crimes against Asians. The alarming trend has reached an unprecedented level this year as there have been more than 20 reported anti-Asian incidents this year alone. Join us for this podcast and learn how implicit and explicit bias affects jury selection with the SJQ process. Send us a text
Two Brian's better than one! Brian Dunn (Civil Rights Atty & OJ Simpson trial team) joins Brian Panish for a civil justice discussion around the George Floyd jury selection starting with the question, 'what do you think about the justice system today' Find out more. Send us a text
From the DA's office to Insurance to finally a Plaintiff’s career path, Mr. Paboojian has litigated over 55 jury trials to verdict and continues to advocate the best for his clients. He also encourages all lawyers to get in the game, no matter how scary it seems at times. Plus, we'll discuss what we’ve learned from employment litigation in conservative areas. Send us a text
Trial Lawyers join the science group discussion and the post podcast results speak for themselves. As Brendan's case here resolved at $4.7m out of our predicted max of $4.3m! Send us a text
That’s right ladies and gentlemen we’re turning the corner into a new age. This space requires a whole different approach. Are you ready to take on this challenge? I think you might feel the pain, as I have, stretching beyond my normal routines but I gotta tell you once you reach the other side you’ll see things much clearer and wake up with a refreshed view of your profession. And who knows, maybe it’s the positive silver lining you've been waiting for! New Show Sponsors, New Opportunities W...
To kick-start the new year and decade, the team at Jury Analyst sat down with Brian Panish to answer some listener questions. Brian is one of the country’s leading trial attorneys, so we’re grateful for his time and hope you find his tips as interesting as we do. Send us a text
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