Trial Lawyer Nation

Before opening his own firm after graduating from law school in 2018, Tom Kherkher didn't have Facebook or Instagram. “I was the guy everybody made fun of because I didn't have social media,” he remembers. Flash forward four years and Tom — or AttorneyTom, as he's known online — is one of the most recognizable […] The post 123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

A new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your progress and set or reassess goals. That's the easy part. The challenge comes when your motivation wanes as the year wears on. How does a trial lawyer, with too many tasks to juggle already, set (and stick to) a lofty set of personal and […] The post 122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

A Trial Lawyer Nation listener since his Defense days, Ben Newman joins the podcast today to discuss his recent $1,076,000 verdict in Collin County, Texas. At first blush, the facts of this case are problematic. Stemming from a spine injury the plaintiff suffered in a collision at an intersection, the case faced hurdles including, a […] The post 121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Odds are, growing a law firm wasn't built into your law school's curriculum. You may be a fantastic lawyer, you may start a top-notch small firm, but if you're setting out to scale what you've built then you will find a whole new set of challenges to tackle. If you're contemplating growing your firm or […] The post 120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Two of the most difficult career paths are running your own business and practicing as a trial lawyer. They both take time, energy, commitment, and exceptional ability in your craft. However, when running your own law firm, you're tasked with doing both. It can be easy to mismanage the business side or let your abilities […] The post 119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Big insurance cases can become complicated quickly. The ins and outs, layers of coverage, and strategies aren't a one-size-fits-all, but learning from someone who has spent years putting on the parachute and jumping out the plane can save you from many of the headaches that follow. With a storied career ranging from big law and […] The post 118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

When it comes to personal injury law, the client-firm relationship can be fairly transactional. Most clients aren't talking about their personal injury cases with their network, and lawyers hope that their clients don't get injured again and become repeat customers.    But when you have mostly transactional, single-case relationships with clients, how can you gain more […] The post 117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Michael Bonamarte wasn't always set on being a trial lawyer. In college, he started out on a pre-med track, eventually discovering a passion for the law. Now, he runs a successful firm with 20 years under his belt — and a $20 million verdict. What does it take to reach this level of success? Throughout […] The post 116 – Michael Bonamarte – What Does It Take to Win a $20 Million Verdict? appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Michael Bonamarte wasn't always set on being a trial lawyer. In college, he started out on a pre-med track, eventually discovering a passion for the law. Now, he runs a successful firm with 20 years under his belt — and a $20 million verdict. What does it take to reach this level of success? Throughout […] The post 116 – Michael Bonamarte – What Does It Take to Win a $20 Million Verdict? appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Getting credible testimony from treating doctors can make or break your case. In this episode, Michael and Malorie are sharing their strategies to get powerful testimony from treating doctors, work through common challenges, and help build your case. While the personal knowledge of the treating physician establishes significantly more credibility than a hired expert, it's […] The post 115 – Malorie Peacock – How to Get Compelling Testimony From Treating Doctors appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Anuj Thapa wanted the American dream. A college student from Nepal who came to the United States to pursue mechanical engineering, Anuj had big dreams of getting his degree and becoming the breadwinner for his family members at home in Nepal.  But his aspirations were destroyed by a leg injury that led to a painful […] The post 114 – Brandon Thompson – Winning Medical Malpractice Cases appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

On a good day, a personal injury trial can feel like an uphill battle. Now, add a small inhospitable venue, a less-than-sympathetic client, and a slew of video witnesses into the mix. That's exactly where Michael and Malorie found themselves recently trying a commercial vehicle case. In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation, they're […] The post 113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie's Latest Trial appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

On this special episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael welcomes his favorite client of all time, Krystal Cantu-Cuate. Like many clients, Michael was introduced to Krystal under difficult circumstances. Krystal was traveling a car that experienced a tire blowout. The blowout resulted in a tragic accident, and the amputation of Kyrstal's right arm. As is […] The post 112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

As a founder and leading attorney at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Michael Cowen has a lot on his plate: he not only drives cases, but he also manages the team, leads meetings, signs checks, and makes sure the financials are in order. It can be hard to imagine what even one day of vacation time would […] The post 111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You're Away appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

The term “culture” might be the most misunderstood term in corporate America today. But it couldn't be more important. Don't miss this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation as Bill joins host and renowned trial lawyer Michael Cowen as they discuss what it takes to build a strong company culture, how to cultivate future leaders, and […] The post 110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined once again by his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss their firm's procedures and how they implemented them. They'll cover their firm's journey with procedures, what to create procedures on, how to create, implement, and train on your procedures, how to achieve buy-in, and […] The post 109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Jessica Brylo, owner and lead consultant at Trial Dynamics. They discuss Jessica's path to success, identifying juror attitudes, jury decision-making, case framing, focus groups, and much more. Michael begins the episode by asking Jessica about her background and what got her into […] The post 108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Stefano Portigliatti, a trial lawyer out of Jacksonville, Florida, who recently secured a $14.6 million verdict on a tough trucking case. Michael and Stefano discuss Stefano's background, how he connects with jurors individually, and all the details of his recent verdict. To […] The post 107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock for her first episode since coming back from maternity leave to have a fitting conversation about change. They'll take a look at different types of changes, including personal, business, law, and intentional ones, and discuss how to […] The post 106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary Morgan & Morgan trial lawyer, podcast host, and author, Keith Mitnik, for a second time. They discuss Keith's recently released book, “Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work from Winning Workups to Thumbs-Up Verdicts,” new voir dire techniques, and the importance of […] The post 105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Warning: This episode contains details of the Sutherland Springs massacre. Portions of the show will cover issues of domestic violence, gun violence, and content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is dedicated to the memory of all those whose lives were taken in the Sutherland Springs massacre, the […] The post 104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday for a raw, honest conversation about his (very) recent jury trial win where the number was not what he wanted. “When you try hard cases, you don't always get what you want.” – […] The post 103 – Delisi Friday – A Bittersweet Victory: Post-Trial Discussion appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with the Zen Lawyer, Michael Leizerman, for his second time on the show. They'll cover the importance of language in trial, the difference between something being “taken” vs. “lost,” connecting with your client, Leizerman's upcoming Zen Lawyer workshop, and so much more. […] The post 102 – Michael Leizerman – The Value of Life: Understanding What Was Taken appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael welcomes newly minted partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Laura Pazin Porter, to the show for the first time to discuss her path to partner. They begin the episode with a look at who Laura is and her career leading up to joining Cowen Rodriguez Peacock […] The post 101 – Laura Pazin Porter – Pushing Forward: The Journey to Partner appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this very special 100th episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael has the legendary David Ball back on the show to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, Damages Evolving, written alongside Artemis Malekpour and Courtney and Nick Rowley. “I'd shake the hand of any person who can keep this going for 100 episodes.” – David […] The post 100 – David Ball – Damages Evolving: Practicing Law in an Ever-Changing World appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by his law partner Sonia Rodriguez to discuss a topic sure to resonate with every plaintiff lawyer listening; What can we do to keep our clients happy? The pair begins the episode with a look at why we want to keep our clients […] The post 99 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Pursuit of Happiness: Building the Attorney-Client Alliance appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down once again with his Chief Marketing Officer, Delisi Friday, to discuss law firm growth and how they've scaled their firm over the years in the way that best suited their goals. The pair begins the episode with a look at the motivation […] The post 98 – Delisi Friday – Scaling Your Law Firm, Your Way appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael speaks with St. Louis trial attorney Chris Finney, to discuss his recent $750,000 jury verdict on a non-catastrophic injury case, the different voir dire techniques he used, his path towards personal development, and so much more. The episode begins with Chris sharing his story about […] The post 97 – Chris Finney – Maximizing Value In Your Life & Law Practice appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with one of his favorite guests, his law partner Malorie Peacock, for an episode about the decisions they've made over the years to build and run a profitable law firm.  “It's a podcast about actually making money from practicing law.” – Michael Cowen Michael and Malorie […] The post 96 – Malorie Peacock – Building Your Profitable Law Firm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Jody C. Moore out of Southern California. Jody is an established trial lawyer specializing in elder abuse who recently won a $13,500,000 jury verdict on a 10-plaintiff case, in a 4 ½ month-long, 100% Zoom trial! Michael and Jody kick off […] The post 95 – Jody C. Moore – A Righteous Claim: Fighting Elder Abuse appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development, Delisi Friday, to discuss how they built their leadership team. The episode begins with a look at how the leadership team started. Michael shares how it started like many of his business decisions, based on […] The post 94 – Delisi Friday – Building Your Leadership Dream Team appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Kentucky-based trial attorney, Hans Poppe, to discuss his recent cases, the difficulty of trying med mal cases, and much more. The episode begins with Hans going into his history as a trial lawyer. Hans began his practice in Louisville, Kentucky, and currently […] The post 93 – Hans Poppe – David vs. Goliath: Winning the Uphill Battle appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development, Delisi Friday, for a retrospective look at his recent in-person trial, including prep, mindset and more, only 3 days after the case settled. The episode begins in a unique way with Michael turning the tables […] The post 92 – Delisi Friday – Back In Action: Post-Trial Discussion appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with award-winning trial attorney, professor, and trial coach, Sara Williams, to discuss Sara's history and transition into plaintiff law, the importance of pushing through discomfort, her recent monster case, and much more. The episode begins with Sara talking about her “army brat” upbringing, […] The post 91 – Sara Williams – Beyond Discomfort: Pushing Through & Seizing Opportunities appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Cowen Rodriguez Peacock partner and attorney, Sonia Rodriguez, to discuss Sonia's rediscovered inspiration and lessons from Sun Tzu's “The Art of War,” and the strategies and tactics trial lawyers can utilize from it while still dealing with a pandemic. Michael opens the […] The post 90 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Trials of War: Tactics, Strategy & Mindset appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with McAllen, TX trial attorney, Michael M. Guerra, to discuss his multiple 7 and 8-figure verdicts & settlements, recent “monster” settlement in a “legally tough case,” and advice on how to achieve verdicts like these in your cases. Cowen and Guerra begin […] The post 89 – Michael M. Guerra – From Guts to Glory appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock, for a deep dive into their firm's “10 Commandments of Case Management.” In addition to this, the two also discuss how they developed these standards for working up a case, how involving their team was essential to […] The post 88 – Malorie Peacock – The 10 Commandments of Case Management appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with accomplished author and New York trial attorney, John Fisher. He and Michael discuss everything from developing real core values and living by them to techniques and practices to better connect with jurors. Michael and John begin the episode by delving into John's […] The post 87 – John Fisher – A Profound Impact appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with our first podcast guest, Joe Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, GA, and The Truck Accident Law Firm in Jacksonville, FL. He and Michael discuss everything from challenging your paradigm and evaluating your relationship with money, to utilizing curiosity, skepticism, honesty, […] The post 86 – Joe Fried – Challenging Your Paradigm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with accomplished attorney and consultant Chad Dudley. Chad is a founding partner of Dudley Debosier, part-owner of CJ Advertising, and co-founder of Vista Consulting. He and Michael will discuss time management, developing and maintaining systems, coaching your attorneys, valuing your cases, and the […] The post 85 – Chad Dudley – Let Go To Grow appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with renowned trial lawyer John Sloan. They dig into the vast experience John has acquired in his 40-year career as a trial lawyer, focusing on how he got where he is today, using role reversal techniques to better understand both clients and defendants, […] The post 84 – John Sloan – Experienced Listening appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with consultant Cliff Atkinson. Cliff has worked with some of the top trial lawyers in the country to help them better tell their clients' stories. He and Michael discuss his path to success, what he's found effective for telling stories at trial, how […] The post 83 – Cliff Atkinson – Beyond Bullet Points: The Art of Visual Storytelling appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss the art of managing your team and “working through others.” They cover effective delegation, hiring for experience vs. hiring for attitude, and how lawyers can be leaders to their teams. Michael and Malorie kick off the […] The post 82 – Malorie Peacock – Working Through Others: Building a High-Performing Team appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Mallory Storey Ulmer from the Walton Law Firm in Auburn, Alabama. Mallory is a young lawyer who recently achieved a $15 million settlement for her clients in a not-so-plaintiff-friendly state. She and Michael discuss her path to such early success, the […] The post 81 – Mallory Storey Ulmer – Baptism by Fire: When Tenacity Defeats Tenure appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down for the second time with Tim McKey, co-founder of Vista Consulting. As a business consultant who works with law firms, Tim was welcomed back to the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on law firms, measuring success using KPI’s, organizational culture, […] The post 80 – Tim McKey – Peak Performance: Developing Systems for Optimum Success appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock to discuss how they’ve been finding joy in the practice of law and in life over the last year. They’ll cover the struggles of working from home, what they’ve done to keep joy in their lives, what […] The post 79 – Malorie Peacock – Finding Joy in the Practice of Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with former President of the State Bar of Texas, Randy Sorrels for another installation of our Masked Justice series. Randy recently tried an interesting case where he represented the sons of two former professional baseball stars and received a $3.25 million verdict. They’ll […] The post 78 – Randy Sorrels – Masked Justice: Part 4 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with trial lawyer and consultant Gregory Cusimano. As one of the authors of “Winning Case Preparation: Understanding Jury Bias,” Gregory has conducted a plethora of research on why plaintiff’s lawyers win and lose cases. He and Michael discuss his 10 part jury bias model in detail and how […] The post 77 – Gregory Cusimano – Understanding & Utilizing The Jury Bias Model appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary trial lawyer Benedict Morelli. With several 8 and 9-figure verdicts under his belt from a wide range of civil litigation areas, Ben’s track record as an attorney and advocate is known across the country, from suing Bill O’Reilly for sexual harassment […] The post 76 – Benedict Morelli – Never Deviate: Telling the Truth, Trusting Your Instincts & Taking Risks appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his marketing “genius” Delisi Friday to discuss what they did to prepare for a Zoom jury trial. While the case settled one day before the trial was set to begin, they learned some key takeaways on what it takes to prepare a […] The post 75 – Delisi Friday – Keys to Success: Lessons From Zoom Trial Prep appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the top legal podcast Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael sits down with fellow trial lawyer Ed Ciarimboli from Pennsylvania. Ed is part of the lucky and elite class of lawyers who have been able to take a case to trial in the COVID era. And with the final witness testimony being so […] The post 74 – Ed Ciarimboli – Masked Justice: Part 3 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.