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 affect...
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 an ac...
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 Support the show
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 Support the show
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 Support the show
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 discr...
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 textSupport the show
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 textSupport the show
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 textSupport the show
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 textSupport the show
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 OpportunitiesWe’...
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 textSupport the show
He shares his insight into what it’s like as a lawyer to write books. How he approaches trials as a story or play to show people the truth that is emotionally engaging. The most important thing to provide jurors in the opening statement. Unique strategies he uses in jury selection to unearth as much information possible. The challenges of Tobacco litigation. Send us a textSupport the show
The experienced gained working for an insurance defense firm. His advice to young lawyers aspiring to open their own firm. The strategy he uses to uncover bias jurors during voir dire. The challenges of employment law and how to navigate them. Insights into wrongful death and personal injury. Send us a textSupport the show
Chris Dolan’s journey from leaving high school in the bottom fifth of his class to graduating Georgetown Law with high honors after the school rejected him TWICE!! His tongue lashing of a Georgetown Law professor who demeaned the value of plaintiff’s lawyers in society Tips on developing a healthy mindset for starting your own firm—Chris accomplished this goal with only $5K, 2 PCs, and a coaxial cable! How he utilized the mindset of ‘going all in’ with everything you set out to achieve in or...
Why it’s important for plaintiff lawyers to be involved in justice associations. How attending the Gerry Spence college and learning the methods was a watershed moment in his life. How he developed the “Secret Sauce” from some of the greatest minds using different methods. How he got two of the top 100 verdicts in 2018. How to get a massive judgment in a comparative fault case. Send us a textSupport the show
An eye-opener that happened in 1999 that yielded a verdict of $4.9 billion dollars. Insights into his largest case verdict where a vicious beating by security personnel caused traumatic brain injury. His strategy of using mini-opening statements and why it’s important. How he uses polarizing as a tool in his cases. California fires and interesting facts we are learning.. Send us a textSupport the show
The procedural history of back and forth he experienced with the Sandy Hook case against the gun industry. What it’s like to grow up in a family and in a law firm with three-generations of lawyers. How he got a 22.5 Million verdict on a retrial. How he got involved in taking on the gun industry and the challenges he faced. The claims he filed under in order to keep the case in state court. Send us a textSupport the show