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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:58

“A lot of people from Latin America, very rightly, are very suspicious of the justice system…Not just the government, but the lawyers…Being an honest operator and an ethical operator is very fulfilling to me.” On this week's episode Maria talks with trial lawyer and President of Gutierrez Law Firm, Javier Gutierrez. They discuss unusual marketing techniques, serving the Spanish-speaking community, working with family and the importance of Google reviews. Highlights 05:16 Tailgate marketing 09:04 The “senior” prom 17:09 Getting Google reviews Guest Javier Gutierrez (@attorneyjavier on Instagram) is a trial lawyer and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm. He has extensive experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving motor vehicle and workplace accidents. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Gutierrez has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and by The National Trial Lawyers every year since 2013. You can get in touch with Javier at https://gutierrezlawfirm.com Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Los Defensores Tejano Music Selena #TejanoTuesday _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:58

“A lot of people from Latin America, very rightly, are very suspicious of the justice system…Not just the government, but the lawyers…Being an honest operator and an ethical operator is very fulfilling to me.” On this week's episode Maria talks with trial lawyer and President of Gutierrez Law Firm, Javier Gutierrez. They discuss unusual marketing techniques, serving the Spanish-speaking community, working with family and the importance of Google reviews. Highlights 05:16 Tailgate marketing 09:04 The “senior” prom 17:09 Getting Google reviews Guest Javier Gutierrez (@attorneyjavier on Instagram) is a trial lawyer and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm. He has extensive experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving motor vehicle and workplace accidents. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Gutierrez has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and by The National Trial Lawyers every year since 2013. You can get in touch with Javier at https://gutierrezlawfirm.com Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Los Defensores Tejano Music Selena #TejanoTuesday _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

GTP CLASSIC: Kyle Farrar & Wesley Ball│Brown v. Silvi, et al.│$11.7 million verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 100:08

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interviewed Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball of Farrar and Ball, LLP (http://fbtrial.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Farrar & Ball trial attorneys Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball share how they secured justice for Shanika Brown and her infant daughter, who underwent arm and leg amputations, respectively, after being ejected from a car that hit a blown truck tire from a concrete mixer owned by Silvi Concrete on I-295 in New Jersey. The failed Bridgestone L315 tire, which was poorly retreaded by McCarthy Tire and negligently maintained by Silvi Concrete, was left in the roadway and caused the car Brown and her daughter were riding in to swerve and crash. Bridgestone, the original manufacturer of the tire, settled pre-trial. McCarthy Tire settled early in the trial and Silvi Concrete settled with the infant daughter before the case was presented to the jury. A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania jury ultimately assigned 85 percent of the blame to Silvi Concrete. It returned a verdict of $10.6 million to Shanika Brown and $65,000 to Shanika's mother, who was driving the vehicle. Combined with delay damages, the verdict totaled $11.7 million. Guest Bios: Kyle Farrar Kyle Farrar is a veteran litigator with an active trial caseload in state and federal courts across the country. He has secured record jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of individuals injured by dangerous products and reckless and negligent parties. In addition, he has taken leading roles in high-profile multidistrict litigation (MDL) in cases involving dangerous and defective medical products. Kyle began his career at one of the nation's largest law firms, representing Fortune 500 companies in multimillion-dollar lawsuits. He founded his firm to focus on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries caused by tire blowouts, tread separation, and tire failure linked to defective tires and automotive products. Kyle is a national thought leader regarding tire and vehicle safety, and his work has helped spur manufacturers to improve safety and recall defective products. In this capacity, Kyle routinely assists peers and helps educate lawyers at product liability litigation conferences nationwide. He is often asked to assist as trial counsel in cases and trials, having appeared in Courts in over twenty different states and trying cases to a successful outcome in ten different states. Read Full Bio Wesley Ball In 2005 – three years after graduating from Baylor Law School – Wesley Todd Ball co-founded Farrar & Ball, LLP, and built it brick by brick to what it has become today. In 2013, the firm joined forces with Kaster & Lynch, LLP to create Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP, one of the top product liability law firms in the nation. Mr. Ball's work is concentrated on automotive defect cases, including tire failures, rollover incidents, airbag failures, seat failures, fuel-fed fire cases, and related design and manufacturing defects. In addition, he has extensive experience handling major multiparty products liability litigation against virtually every major domestic and international vehicle manufacturer, tire company, and automotive component manufacturer in both state and federal court. As such, Mr. Ball has tried cases to successful outcomes in eight different states, including Texas, Kentucky, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, California, and New Mexico. Mr. Ball has earned some of the highest honors in the legal profession, including being selected by peer attorneys to Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2014. From 2009 to 2014, he was one of a very small number of Texas lawyers to be recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and its companion Rising Stars publication simultaneously. The National Trial Lawyers organization has named him to its 40 under 40 and, most recently, among is National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In 2017, Mr. Ball was elected to and currently serves on the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) executive board, which focuses on obtaining successful outcomes in the product liability arena against mainly Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Ball is a frequent media commentator on matters of product liability and other legal issues and has been featured in media outlets, including the Houston Chronicle, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg, CBS, ABC, and others. Over a career spanning nearly 20 years, Mr. Ball has taken dozens of cases to trial and earned multiple jury verdicts exceeding eight figures. Clients represented by Mr. Ball have collectively recovered more than $150 million in awards and settlements. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Episode 223: The Power of a System With John Fisher

World of Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 48:44

John Fisher is the founder of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC, limited to catastrophic injury law throughout New York State. He has been cited as a legal expert by numerous publications. He has frequently spoken to the New York State Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, and other organizations concerning law practice management, trial skills, and law firm marketing. Beyond all this, he is also an alumnus of Foster Web Marketing's Marketing Services! He's a highly acclaimed guest we are very excited to have on the World of Marketing Podcast. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 1:50 History With FWM 4:41 Starting a Law Firm the Right Way 8:20 Marketing by Building Relationships 10:04 Doing Things Differently 12:45 Building Organic Visibility 16:04 Sharing John's Secret to Success 17:00 Biggest Marketing Mistakes 18:16 Major Win for John's Practice 20:53 Doing Things Differently (cont.) 22:08 Successes From Rocky Starts 26:22 Becoming an Authority in Your Field 28:13 Successes From Rocky Starts (cont.) 29:53 Benefits of Mastermind Meetups 31:52 Striving for Consistent Results 33:20 Surrounding Yourself With Brilliance 36:38 Building Teams With Strong Culture Fit 38:03 Daily Rituals 39:58 Benefits of Streaking 43:40 Discoveries From Traveling 45:35 Making a Dent in the Universe 47:34 Closing Thoughts Not only is John a successful traumatic brain injury lawyer and legal marketing guru, he's also an accomplished author! His first book, “The Power of a System,” is considered one of the top, if not THE top, legal management handbooks ever written. His second book, “Win Today,” is a compilation of personal anecdotes to help readers chart a path to success and conquer any goal. Whether you are a lawyer looking to head out on your own or simply want to achieve greater success in life, be sure to check out John's musings and chronicled experiences. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

Danielle Schroder, Partner at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, Season 7 Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 24:48

Danielle M. Schroder is a partner in the Madison office at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC. She practices exclusively in personal injury law, representing individuals who have been injured in car crashes and other circumstances that were not their fault. Danielle has fully committed her legal practice to helping her clients recover from hardship and ensuring they get a fair shake when pursuing injury claims with insurance companies. She has successfully resolved various injury cases including car crashes, construction accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls, defective products and more. Danielle also serves as a guardian ad litem for minors who have been injured. Danielle is an officer and board member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), the state's largest voluntary bar organization whose mission is to promote a fair and effective civil justice system by providing education and support for the trial bar profession and by working with government entities to advocate for the legal rights of all Wisconsin citizens. In 2022, Danielle served as Chair of the WAJ's Women's Caucus. Danielle graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2011. During law school, she was a member of the mock trial team and the Wisconsin International Law Journal. She also was a member and coach of the Wisconsin Vis Moot Court team, which traveled to Vienna, Austria to compete against other law students from around the world. Danielle cares deeply about the rights of her clients and works hard to ensure they are well-represented both in and out of the courtroom. She values her relationships with clients and understands that effective advocacy requires a keen command of both the facts and law associated with each unique case. Danielle has been recognized as a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” and a “Top 40 Under 40” with the National Trial Lawyers organization. Danielle was born and raised in Wisconsin. Outside the office, she can be found with her husband, Mark, and their three kids, Gabby, Faith and Bryce. She enjoys running, biking, and snowboarding – just about any activity that gets her outside and her body moving. She and her family attend Blackhawk Church in Middleton. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-schroder-2b9ab536/ MacGillis Wiemer, LLC: https://www.macgilliswiemer.com/

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Danielle Schroder, Partner at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, Season 7 Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 24:48

Danielle M. Schroder is a partner in the Madison office at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC. She practices exclusively in personal injury law, representing individuals who have been injured in car crashes and other circumstances that were not their fault. Danielle has fully committed her legal practice to helping her clients recover from hardship and ensuring they get a fair shake when pursuing injury claims with insurance companies. She has successfully resolved various injury cases including car crashes, construction accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls, defective products and more. Danielle also serves as a guardian ad litem for minors who have been injured. Danielle is an officer and board member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), the state's largest voluntary bar organization whose mission is to promote a fair and effective civil justice system by providing education and support for the trial bar profession and by working with government entities to advocate for the legal rights of all Wisconsin citizens. In 2022, Danielle served as Chair of the WAJ's Women's Caucus. Danielle graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2011. During law school, she was a member of the mock trial team and the Wisconsin International Law Journal. She also was a member and coach of the Wisconsin Vis Moot Court team, which traveled to Vienna, Austria to compete against other law students from around the world. Danielle cares deeply about the rights of her clients and works hard to ensure they are well-represented both in and out of the courtroom. She values her relationships with clients and understands that effective advocacy requires a keen command of both the facts and law associated with each unique case. Danielle has been recognized as a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” and a “Top 40 Under 40” with the National Trial Lawyers organization. Danielle was born and raised in Wisconsin. Outside the office, she can be found with her husband, Mark, and their three kids, Gabby, Faith and Bryce. She enjoys running, biking, and snowboarding – just about any activity that gets her outside and her body moving. She and her family attend Blackhawk Church in Middleton. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-schroder-2b9ab536/ MacGillis Wiemer, LLC: https://www.macgilliswiemer.com/

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GTP CLASSIC: T. Scott Jones │Collins v. Harold Limburg │ $525,000 Verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 54:52

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview T Scott Jones of Banks and Jones (https://www.banksjones.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Acclaimed Tennessee trial lawyer T. Scott Jones shares how he secured justice for his client, a 16-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by a prominent Greeneville, Tennessee businessman and funeral homeowner who avoided meaningful criminal charges through a pre-trial diversion program and two years of probation. In his late 50s at the time of the statutory rape, the businessman posed as an 18-year-old on a website and targeted minors. The plaintiff suffered severe physical injuries, requiring hospitalization and continued medical treatment. A Greene County, Tennessee jury held the defendant accountable when it returned a verdict of $525,000, including $300,000 in compensatory damages and $225,000 in punitive damages. Guest Bio: T. Scott Jones Scott Jones is a fierce trial lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. Well-regarded in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, T. Scott has received numerous accolades and awards. Multiple times, his peers in the legal field have voted him one of Knoxville's Top Attorneys in polls conducted by CityView magazine. He has the highest possible AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and is regarded as one of the preeminent attorneys in the southeastern United States. T. Scott's successful litigation for his clients has qualified him for the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been named one of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and the American Society of Legal Advocates named him one of Tennessee's Top 100 Litigation Lawyers. He has also been nationally recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by the National Trial Lawyers. America's Top 100 Attorneys has awarded him a Lifetime Achievement award, and T. Scott is a Lifetime Charter Member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates. He has been named one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in the state of Tennessee, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel placed T. Scott into the Nation's Top One Percent. He is currently serving as Vice President of the TN American Board of Trial Advocates (TN ABOTA) Chapter and regularly participates in trial practice-related teaching opportunities. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice. In addition, T. Scott is licensed to practice in all three United States District Courts for the state of Tennessee, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Scott constantly gives back to his community by selectively handling numerous pro bono cases each year, and he works extensively with the Kerbela Shriners of Knoxville and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He is on the Advisory Board of the University of Tennessee College of Law Institute for Professional Leadership, has received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lions Club International, and is also an active member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Order of Quetzalcoatl, Rotary Club of Downtown Knoxville, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as well as having served as the Master of Cherokee Lodge #728 F&AM. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

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Alexandria Zant, Founding Attorney of Zant Law Firm, Season 6 Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:17

Alexandria Zant, founding attorney of Zant Law Firm, was born and raised in the El Paso community. After earning her law degree from Texas Tech University in 1999, she returned to El Paso and has been helping the victims of personal injury ever since. She is a current member and previous president of both the El Paso Trial Lawyer Association and the El Paso Women's Bar Association, in addition to holding memberships with the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the Texas Watch and National Trial Lawyers. Alexandria Zant understands that personal injury accidents can be devastating, which is why she is dedicated to doing all she can to ease the burden on her clients. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-zant-27a95b129/ Zant Law Firm: https://www.zantlawfirm.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

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Alexandria Zant, Founding Attorney of Zant Law Firm, Season 6 Episode 7

This Week in America with Ric Bratton

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:17

Alexandria Zant, founding attorney of Zant Law Firm, was born and raised in the El Paso community. After earning her law degree from Texas Tech University in 1999, she returned to El Paso and has been helping the victims of personal injury ever since. She is a current member and previous president of both the El Paso Trial Lawyer Association and the El Paso Women's Bar Association, in addition to holding memberships with the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the Texas Watch and National Trial Lawyers. Alexandria Zant understands that personal injury accidents can be devastating, which is why she is dedicated to doing all she can to ease the burden on her clients. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-zant-27a95b129/ Zant Law Firm: https://www.zantlawfirm.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: ⁠⁠⁠https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

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Episode 2736: TORT WARS by Roger N. Messer, J.D.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 27:39

TORT WARS by Roger N. Messer, J.D.As suspenseful as a good novel. Fast-paced as a legal thriller. Full of the twists and turns of a well-written work of fiction. The page-turner Tort Wars by Roger Messer is a true-life account of the trials and epic legal battles of one of Florida's most successful trial lawyers.But this is not a book just for lawyers, although any lawyer worth her or his salt will find it hard to put it down. Anyone interested in what it's really like to receive an unexpected phone call late at night after a long day in court and have to face a sudden legal emergency which requires you to drive across the state to provide urgently needed legal services to desperate clients who have nowhere else to turn should read this book.--J. Joaquin Fraxedas, author of a NY Times bestseller, The Lonely Crossing of Juan CaberaRoger Messer is a civil trial lawyer and a native Floridian, who resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1972. Thereafter, he worked for two years in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force in the Pentagon as a legislative research assistant. He returned to Florida and attended and graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1977. He currently practices with his partner and son, Steven in St. Lucie County, Florida. Roger is a veteran of more than 100 civil jury trials who also has appellate experience. In 1999, the National Trial Lawyers named Roger as one of the top 100 civil plaintiff trial lawyers in the country. Roger has been married to his wife, Betsey, for 52-years. Fishing is one of Roger's passions. Roger and Betsey are both active in the Lions Club and also enjoy playing Scrabble with friends.https://www.amazon.com/Tort-Wars-Roger-N-Messer/dp/B0C5HQYN25/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RITNCXX7N4G&keywords=Tort+Wars&qid=1691677947&s=books&sprefix=dorrance+publishing+co%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C803&sr=1-1https://rogermesserauthor.com/http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/81723kpp3.mp3

STS #BestGuests Say Lori Vallow Daybell Trial to End Sooner Than Expected

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 80:30

#STSNation,Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Week4 of the Lori Vallow Daybell began a day late after a death in the family of one of the prosecutors. The trial of the so-called “Doomsday Mom” is the wildly twisted story of a seemingly loving mother, a self-proclaimed devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who clearly veered way off course …. And became involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests Lori Hellis is an author and a retired criminal defense attorney. She is in Boise, Idaho, to help write her book titled Children of Darkness & Light which is also the name of her YouTube channel. Her blog is called the Lori Vallow Story. Boise lawyer Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.Joshua Ritter was named the 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys. Upon joining his current personal injury firm El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, Joshua has continued to devote his talents to the tenacious and zealous defense of his clients. Joshua also hosts the podcast True Crime Daily: The Sidebar, which takes listeners behind-the-scenes of the country's most high-profile and notorious legal cases.#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrialFor Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor

Episode 114: Forget Your Website Homepage—Google's Search Results Page Is the New Face of Your Brand with Stephanie Manor Chew, Head of the Elite Sales Team at Digital Law Marketing

Law Firm Marketing Catalyst

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 36:12

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Google's search results page is more important than your website homepage Why the most successful law firms are involved in their marketing, even when they hire an outside agency How a firm's intake process can make or break their SEO efforts Why content marketing today is about quality, not quantity Why consistent Google reviews are the key to ranking higher About Stephanie Chew: Stephanie Manor Chew is award-winning law firm analyst andDirector of Sales and Head of the Elite Sales Team at Digital Law Marketing. For the last 16 years, she has been helping clients build credibility and increase their visibility online through the full lifecycle of digital initiatives. From custom search engine marketing and social media positioning, to targeted content and online reputation management, she makes sure that DLM clients get what they need, when they need it. Additional Resources: Digital Law Marketing Website Stephanie's LinkedIn Digital Law Marketing Facebook Transcript: Gone are the days when you could simply outsource everything to an SEO agency and expect results. To rank on Google today, law firms must take an active role in overseeing and executing their marketing plan. Stephanie Chew, Director of Sales at Digital Law Marketing, finds that the company's most successful clients collaborate with them to achieve the best possible outcome. She joined the Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast to talk about why content is no longer king; why a firm's intake process is the most important part of lead generation; and how consistent Google reviews can boost your SEO efforts. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Welcome to the Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast. Today, my guest is Stephanie Chew. She is the Director of Sales at Digital Law Marketing, and she's speaking to us from Annapolis, Maryland. The company is headquartered in Nashville but is basically a virtual firm and works all over the country. Digital Law Marketing encompasses a wide range of digital aspects today, and no law firm can live without them. From SEO to PPC to social media, a law firm can make a case for each of them, especially when they work together. Today, Stephanie is going to educate us on what's new in digital law marketing, where we should start and what we can't live without. Stephanie, welcome to the program. Stephanie: Thank you so much for having me. I'm happy to be here. Sharon: Stephanie, tell us your background. How did you end up doing this? You didn't tell your mother this is what you wanted to do where you were little, I don't think. Stephanie: It's funny; I always wanted to be in advertising in some respects. I was just telling my daughter this the other night when we were watching the Super Bowl. Watching the Super Bowl with my father, I was always so fascinated by the ads, and I always knew I wanted to do something around advertising and marketing. After college, I started with Trader Publishing Company, which is now Dominion Enterprises. It has changed hands a couple of times, but it's basically selling advertising space to car dealers. Then it turned into apartment communities, like for-rent magazines, things of that nature, and then that led me over to the SEO world, the website world. Then I started working with law firms in 2009, and I've been here ever since. Sharon: That's a long time with law firms. I can relate. I wonder what would have happened if I had been in advertising when SEO started. I'm involved in SEO, but I thought advertising was my dream job and quickly found it wasn't. What would you say that lawyers have to do differently in digital marketing? Stephanie: They have to be a part of the partnership. In the first part of my career, we would come in and help firms and companies by putting ads in newspapers or books, and the firm or the business really didn't have to do much. Now the most successful firms out there are involved with their marketing, maybe not as much as we are, but they're a pretty big part of it. More than they ever have been. For instance, getting reviews is incredibly important now, so the firm has to work to get reviews. We can make a firm tell Google how amazing the firm is. We can create an amazing website with wonderful content, great SEO strategy, but if the firm isn't getting reviews, they're not going to get business. Now, more so than it's ever been, the firm has to be behind the digital focus and be a part of what their partners are doing to help them become successful online. Sharon: That's interesting, because when I read a review, the first thing I look at is, “Is this a legitimate review or is something the company wrote?” I hadn't thought about how involved lawyers have to be, how involved everybody has to be. It's not just something done in the back room. Stephanie: Right. The firms that are the most successful online, the lawyers are actually asking for those reviews directly themselves. We've seen firms where they've hired people to get reviews for them. They're never as successful as the actual attorney asking for that review themselves. So, asking for those reviews is one thing we always push our firms to do because, like you said, you look at those reviews to see if they're real or not. Most people look first at the newest reviews, the most recent review that was posted, and then they look at the lowest review. Those are the two categories that people care the most about. So, it's important for the firm to be involved just as much as the marketing company to make sure your reputation is good too. Sharon: Do you explain that from the very beginning, that they have to be involved? Stephanie: Yes, and we will only work with firms that will be involved. We're very lucky that we're exclusive, so we only work with one firm per practice area per geographic location. If a firm isn't a partner with us, there's only so much we can do for them. But having that partnership, we are the best in what do. We like working with the best firms. It creates the best partnership for everybody's success. But yes, it's very important that they're also a part of their own success up front. Sharon: When you say success, is that lead generation? Is it just what they're doing? Stephanie: Yes, lead generation. Our goal is to help firms become visible online organically. Our main focus is search engine optimization, which is organic placement on search engines. We do paid ads, and we're very good at doing paid ads as well, but it's that organic placement that you get the most return from. The more rankings these firms have on the search engines, the more phone calls they're going to get and then hopefully the more cases they get. It really does work that way. We can track a ranking on the search engines, and then we track their phone and work with them to hear how many cases they're getting, and it really does work in that direction. Sharon: Social media and the paid stuff aside, do you encourage lawyers to write articles? Does this help? Stephanie: With our clients, we handle all of the writing because there are couple of different ways you have to write. Number one, you have to write to make sure you're the voice of the firm and it makes sense. You're writing about cases you're looking to get, but you also have to make sure you're writing so the search engines can recognize you. For instance, a very popular search phrase right now is “near me,” like “car accident attorney near me,” “car accident lawyer near me,” “dentist near me,” “best optometrist near me.” It's making sure you get those “near me” keywords in your content, making sure your content includes questions and answers, because a lot of people are asking questions of the search engines. We do have firms that like to write themselves. Attorneys are wonderful writers, but if they're not writing so the search engines can recognize what they're saying, it's not going to help them become more visible when it comes to these search phrases. It's a balance. We do all the writing for our clients with their approval, but if somebody does want to write here and there, we encourage that. We would just help with massaging the SEO and the content. Sharon: Would you massage the SEO or the stuff that makes them go higher in the rankings? If they have a website already, would you say, “It's wonderful, but we can go in and do some things”? What do you do? Stephanie: 99% of the time, we rebuild and redesign and develop the website first. The reason we do that is because a lot of how your website is built is how you're going to perform on the search engines. For instance, if you have a very slow website, Google does not like that. Your site speed is a factor if you're going to rank or not. So, we like to go in and clean up the website so we have a good product to work with to then help with SEO. From there, we write content, build out the content, create site maps, really get to know the firm, their voice, and figure out the types of cases they're looking for. Then we write content around that to help them rank on the search engines. Sharon: Are you called in when they say, “We're about to embark on a rebuild of our website”? It seems to me they already have one when they call you in. Stephanie: Sometimes that happens, where we start working with a firm and they just rebuilt their website, and we have to give them the bad news of “I'm really sorry, but this website isn't going to perform.” We wouldn't take on that client because we want to set up the proper expectations of success for our clients. If you have a marketing company tell you, “Oh no, that's O.K. Your website's slow, but we could still work with it,” that would be a red flag because it won't work as well as it could if you redid the site. It happens sometimes. Sharon: Going back to the “near me,” I don't even enter that, but that comes up as a choice to click on. Stephanie: Yeah, that's usually right. Sharon: That's interesting. What do you mean by content writing? Is that what you mean when you're making sure the content— Stephanie: When it comes to content, you have the content pages on the website. Some of the most popular content pages on a law firm's website would be their practice area pages. You might have a page on wrongful death. You might have a page on car accidents. You might have a page on personal injury. Then each one of those pages includes content. The type of content on that page could be question and answer, could be including those words “near me.” Google pulls from that content to determine how you're going to rank based on the way the person is searching. You'll see a lot of times where Google does an instant answer. If they're asking a question, “what is the statute of limitations in the state of California for a wrongful death case,” a law firm's content page could answer that question, so they'll bring it up as the first result. There's also blogging. You want to make sure you're blogging on a regular basis. In the past, it was as much content as you could put on there. The phrase “content is king” is gone. That used to be the way we spoke when you would push content, push content, push content. Now, it's more about the quality of content versus the quantity of content. It's making sure it's good content that's enriched with the types of cases you're looking for, and written well so the search engines recognize you as an expert on that topic with experience and expertise in the discussion. Google will see that and help you rank better based on the content and what you're saying. Sharon: Is that per lawyer? Let's say on the home page of the website you have banners or badges that say, “We're the best.” Or is it in the bio? Stephanie: It would be in a practice area page. When somebody does a search for a car accident lawyer, let's say, Google wants to provide them with the most specific information they're looking for. So, they'll more likely pull up a car accident page from your website and show that over your home page. Your home page should be a summary of everything you do, and then the content pages are more specific on each practice area. When somebody does find you, they're going to find that practice page usually over your home page, but all of your content should include things that are easily identifiable for Google. Sharon: I always laugh when I see a bio that says they specialize in 20 different things, because how many can you specialize in? What would you do? Would you put everything the firm does? What would you do in order to come up? Stephanie: With a bio, you really want to focus on that attorney and what they've done and that's it. When it comes to the actual practice area pages, that's where you would focus on that practice area. Then maybe you could put in a little sentence or two about which attorney does that, if that makes sense. There are ways of doing it. It's not necessarily a right answer or a wrong answer. It depends on the firm, the market, the practice area. But there are ways you can incorporate that being specific to the attorney and what their expertise is versus what the whole firm does on the bio page, if that makes sense. Sharon: It does make sense. Should you put successes like, “We won a case that was really hard to win for $10,000 and John Smith did it”? Stephanie: Oh yeah, verdicts and settlements pages and verdicts and settlements in general are some of the most visited areas on the websites. People want to see numbers. There are some markets where they might not be allowed to put verdict and settlement numbers on their website, or the firm doesn't feel like it's appropriate to do that. But by the way, law firms that put their numbers on their websites get more attraction than the ones that don't. Sharon: The big question is do people choose a personal injury firm because they like the lawyer? It's a nice, touchy-feely firm versus one that's won all of these big numbers but they might not like as much. How do you choose? What's more important? Stephanie: That's a good question. Again, it comes back to the person choosing and what's important to them on why they're choosing, but if you don't have the big numbers, you definitely want to talk about what you've done. A lot of people want to feel that they can relate to that attorney. I always say talk as much as you can about things you've done to help other people. If I had a case that was specific and I read that that attorney has helped other people with the same thing I have, I'm more likely to work with them regardless of what the numbers are because I feel like they could help me. If you don't have those big numbers, you want to discuss what you've done because people will be able to relate to that. We're also big believers in putting personal information into those bios. Talk about your hobbies, talk about your children, because people relate to things. There are so many situations where I've heard that this attorney got a case because somebody saw they had the same hobby, they went rafting or whatever it was, and their son had passed away, or that they were calling him because he had the same alma mater. Obviously that is a big one people gravitate toward. Outside of politics—I would stay away from writing anything related to politics—the more information you can humanize yourself with, it's going to help people connect with you better and they'll end up hiring you. Sharon: That's interesting. I've heard that both ways. I tend to relate to people, so I would like to know more about them. That's interesting that you should put it in your bio. Are you usually called in the beginning or are they already underway? Why are you called in? Tell us about your business. That's several questions, sorry. Stephanie: That's O.K. Usually we're called in when a firm is looking to take their law firm to that next step and they're looking for more cases. They're not showing up online. They're not getting phone calls. They're not getting cases online. A lot of times, we're called in to firms that have worked with referrals for pretty much their whole law career. They're always getting referrals, and they're tired of paying those referral fees to other attorneys. They'd like to generate cases themselves from the internet. Then we would be brought in to help them analyze what's going on in their market and what their current web presence is. Then we can put together a plan to get them to where they need to be to generate more calls that generate the cases they're looking for. It's usually somebody that wants to make more money off the internet in some way, like they're tired of paying referral fees and/or they're looking for more visibility and better-quality cases. We hear that a lot; that we help firms create better-quality cases over anything else. Sharon: Better quality meaning larger cases, bigger numbers? Stephanie: It could be anything. It could be that it's a firm that did a bunch of slip and fall cases and now they're getting bigger and better quality personal injury cases. It's medical malpractice firms that used to get a lot of junk calls and now they're getting quality calls, things like that. We're really good at SEO, and we're really good at creating more rankings for somebody organically. Usually when somebody finds a firm organically, they tend to be better qualified, quality leads. Sharon: Do you keep your eye on the changes in the Google algorithm? Stephanie: Yeah, we have a SEO specialist that works with digital marketing. We're all senior level, too. I always like to mention that because our SEO specialists are also very recognized in their SEO space. We have one Google Product Expert that works for us. She's one of 50 in the world. She's outstanding. We also have a Google Local Search expert who's been nationally recognized. They're the ones that keep up with the trends and how things are changing, and then we push that down to all of our firms. We're constantly moving in different directions with content and with SEO strategies based on the changes in the Google algorithm and changes in how we as human beings search. It is ever-changing. If you looked back 10 years ago from today, it's totally different to what we're doing. Even a year ago, it's a different strategy than what we were doing. Sharon: That sort of leads me to the next question. When I search, you have to skip like 10 sponsored ads. Is it possible to be high organically? Stephanie: Absolutely. It's interesting because Google has put a lot of emphasis on their paid ads. They have a newer ad called the Local Services Ad. It's been around for two years now, but those are the ones where there are pictures at the top of the page. They're considered Google screened, but they're driven by reviews and making sure that somebody answers the phone and other things in your budget. But the biggest driver of those is how frequently you're getting reviews, which is interesting that Google is doing that. So, there are different types of advertising they're doing, and they're pulling in an organic element with those reviews. Below that you have your pay-per-click, which is the paid advertising for Google Ad Words, and then you have your local. But yes, local SEO is still the sweet spot of getting calls. The firms we see, the majority of the calls come in through that local SEO space. Sharon: When you say you only take one practice area and one geographic area, do you have a map divided up? What do you call a geographic area? Stephanie: It depends on the marketplace, but a lot of it has to do with where the office is located. For instance, we have a state where the firm has 10 office locations throughout the state. Well, they're the only personal injury firm in that state because they have so many offices, so we're not going to work with anybody else. It comes down to who their competitors are. Our whole thing is we're not going to work with your competition. If it's too close for comfort, we go to our clients first and have them tell us if it's O.K. if we work with them, yes or no based on the competition, and we will or we won't. We do not cross that line at all. We are 100% exclusive, and that's why. We only have a handful of clients per state because it's all we want. We don't want to be the biggest SEO company out there. We want to be the best, and we feel that we are. Sharon: What do you do if you're in a room of lawyers, whether it's partners or not, and they say, “Reviews aren't a problem. Sally in marketing handles the reviews”? What do you do then? Stephanie: It depends. Maybe Sally in marketing really does do a great job and she is getting multiple reviews a week. That would be awesome. We wouldn't have a problem with that at all. But if Sally in marketing hasn't gotten a review for six months, we can see that. We can say, “Oh, that's great, but the best thing for firms is to get consistent reviews on a regular basis. Two to three reviews a week would be ideal.” We can show that they're responding to them, that they're engaging with that list, and we really push that. We've had situations where we have gotten firms top ranked—I keep trying to say first page, but there are no pages anymore when it comes to Google. It's about rank. You can't even scroll. So, we could get somebody at the top of the rank of the search engine, but if their reviews aren't good, nobody's going to call them. We've done our job, but nobody's going to call you if your reviews aren't good. It's a two-way street. We coach our firms. We encourage them. We do a lot with intake. We can audit phone calls and help them figure out how people are handling their calls. It's a lot of coaching and encouraging and trying to do our best to get them to do their part, too. Sharon: I think you just preempted my next question. You can have wonderful numbers, but if they fill out the intake form and nobody sees it— Stephanie: Yeah, if they're not answering the phone. We see this a lot. We'll do audits with some of the most successful firms in lots of different situations. I'll never forget there was a catastrophic injury/medical malpractice firm, and a lady called very upset saying that her daughter was just diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and the woman's like, “I don't know if we do that. Hold on. Let me check. Yeah, we do that.” Now the confidence is shot. There's no way. These are not the people to hire. Intake is such a big part of these firms. It's probably the most important part that our lawyers aren't paying attention to right now. Not all our firms, but in our industry in general. We're doing a lot with our clients to help them with that, but in our industry as a whole, I feel like intake is probably the area that can be improved the most. Sharon: People don't talk about that enough, I think. They talk about how much money everybody is spending on SEO and organic, but not about when the calls come in, where they were sent or what happens. Stephanie: It's really a salesperson on that line if you think about it. As you said, firms are spending thousands and thousands, tens of thousands of dollars a month in marketing, but who's answering that phone? All your dollars are going out the window when you don't have the right person. They usually want to cut costs on those types of positions, when really it should be handled as a sales organization. Some of the more sophisticated PI firms, those large firms that are coming into different markets, are handling those as sales calls. It's changing. I've seen firms do a great job, but I do think that's one of the first things that is overlooked. Hopefully it's coming to light now. More firms are starting to do better at it, but you've got to take care of all the parts. Sharon: There are a lot of parts. I was laughing when you said content is king because that's what people used to say. There was a time, a long time ago, when you could tell somebody, “Just write a lot about what you do and you'll be O.K.,” but that's long gone. Stephanie: Yeah, it's gone now. Sharon: Would you say that a website is the hub of everything a person is doing when they're doing paid ads and SEO? Stephanie: I probably would have used to say that, but what I would say now is if you do a search for the firm's name on Google, that is the new homepage. Whatever you see that comes up there is what I would be more concerned about than even the homepage of your website. The reason I say that is because if you do a search—let's say you're a car accident lawyer and somebody finds you by doing a search for car accident lawyers. They are going to see your presence on Google pop up first. Sometimes they'll go directly to your website; sometimes they'll look at your reviews before even looking at your website; sometimes they'll look at where you are before doing that. There's a lot of information they can find out before even getting to your website. If somebody does a Google search of your firm name, on the right-hand side of that search is usually where you'll see the Google information and Google reviews, but on the left-hand side is all those other directories out there, which could have bad reviews. That shows up before somebody even gets to your homepage. It used to be that your website is the hub of everything. It's still incredibly important, and maybe it still is the hub, but when it comes to your reputation, you really need to see what Google has on your firm. What is your brand telling people before they even get to your website? What are all these directories saying? What are all these reviews saying about you? Sharon: What are you seeing with all the sponsored ads? I just happened to look at your website, and there are about five sponsored ads before you even get to yours. What do you do? Is that part of it? Stephanie: If you were to google Digital Law Marketing, there are other law marketing companies that will bid on our name to show up ahead of us. That happens. Or somebody could be bidding on digital marketing or terms like that, but people can see that they're sponsored or paid ads. You can see that right there. Most people, if they're looking for the real website, will pass those and go directly to the organic. Now, some people search differently. Some people would click on the first one they see, but users are becoming a lot more sophisticated than they ever have been, so they understand what an ad is. Sometimes ads are the best result. Google has also done a good job with the ad program so that sometimes the best information you're finding is in the ads. It depends, but it's hard to get away from those ads. One thing you could do as a business is bid on your name. For instance, we bid on Digital Law Marketing, so we're one of the first that pops up when somebody does type in our name. But you do want to make sure you're aware of what is on the internet about your brand. Sharon: It seems like the world has changed so much as a marketing person who's interested in everything you're talking about. For the firm to be at the top and on social media and everywhere, you need a bunch of experts. They need their own team. You can't be an expert in everything or just a lawyer who's interested in marketing. Stephanie: You're absolutely right. We touch on social media, but there's so much more you could be doing with social media. There are so many different avenues and elements of everything. You could have, like you said, a whole team. You hire a company like ours to manage the website, the SEO, the paid ads. Then you have somebody that does social media video, optimization and things of that nature. Then you get somebody that just does PR. PR companies and SEO companies work really well together because it creates good results when they do. There are so many different things. It's not just hiring one person and they can do everything. Sharon: But the marketing person or the lawyer who's interested should also be auditing calls or at least know what's happening. Stephanie: Yeah, and there are so many different tools now. We use something called dynamic call tracking where you can record every call. We're constantly spot checking and listening to our clients' calls to make sure the leads are being handled properly once we bring them to the law firm. If they don't, they're not going to see the success of their marketing dollars. Sharon: Have you ever had to make changes because of the dynamic call tracking? Stephanie: Yeah, we've had to. We've actually had to not renew agreements with clients. In almost 10 years with Digital Law Marketing, we've only lost a handful of clients, and two of those we actually let go ourselves. The reason we let them go is because they weren't helping themselves and they weren't helping to be a partner. At the end of the day, nobody would be successful. Lots of times we have these hard conversations with firms and say, “O.K., this what we found out. We did an audit and 40% of the calls aren't being answered.” The firms are very receptive to it, and they make changes quickly. That's why they hire us, because they know we'll help them with making those decisions. We've had lots of hard conversations with firms, but if firms aren't willing to help themselves, it's hard for us to help them. Sharon: I presume you've been in the position where you've come in to replace another SEO firm. Stephanie: Oh, yeah. Sharon: How long should a law firm wait to see results? Stephanie: Good question. We ask all of our clients at Digital Law Marketing to give us one year of SEO. After that, it's month to month. We don't renew clients because if you don't want to be with us after a year, then we're probably not the right fit. But we don't lose clients because we can show you within a year what we've been able to do for you. If it's not us, then try somebody else. I would definitely give it a year. Just yesterday, I had a call from somebody who was frustrated because their marketing company had been working for three months and the results weren't showing up. I'm like, “You really need to give them longer than three months. Give them a good year. I'm not going to say you're going to be at the height of your performance in a year, not at all, but you will see progression.” We tell people all the time, “We'll be able to show you in the first 90 to 120 days how you're ranking better, how you're getting more phone calls.” We continually show that progression because it takes years to get really good visibility on search engines. You're telling Google who you are over a long, consecutive period of time of building your brand, but you will see progression quickly. You're just not going to see ultimate results for some time. Sharon: You must have lot of people say, “A whole year? You want me to wait a whole year before I start to evaluate?” Stephanie: People have figured it out now. It used to be more of a challenge five years ago, but people have figured it out. SEO takes a while. With paid ads you can see a return a little quicker, but it's still not as quick as it used to be. With paid advertising, we tell everybody to give it at least three to four months. There are so many people that are doing paid advertising, so it takes a little longer. It used to be that you were able to see results in a day, but it's different the way things are working now. It just takes time, but if you're consistent and you're doing the right thing over a consistent period of time, you will see the right results with the right company. You have to make sure you trust who you're working with, too. Sharon: That's probably a big factor. One of the last questions, if you can tell us, is about how people find you. Do they only find you because of a web search, or do they find you other ways? How do they find you? Stephanie: The law firm? Sharon: Yeah, how do your clients find you, so they call you versus another company? Stephanie: They could do a web search and find us that way. We are Diamond Sponsors of the American Association for Justice, the AAJ. It's a national organization. We're also sponsors of the National Trial Lawyers. We do travel a couple of times a year to conventions and meet new firms. A lot of our clients come from other clients because our clients tell our story a lot better than anybody else. On our website, we have a bunch of FAQs and testimonials from our clients, but they can look us up on Google, social media and through our website. We have a form on there so we can do free SEO audits for firms. We'd love for them to fill that out and see if it's something we can help firms with. We are working with firms all over the country, but we do have markets available, so we'd love to hear from anybody that's interested in not having to hire a company again. A lot of times, people come to us and say, “I'm tired of switching companies every year or every two years.” Our clients don't have to do that anymore. So, come to us and you don't have to continually look further. Sharon: That's a big point of differentiation. For everybody listening, we'll make sure to have the website link and any other links. Thank you so much. We really appreciate it, Stephanie. Stephanie: Thank you for having me, Sharon. It was fun. Sharon: Thanks. Stephanie: Take care.

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The Balancing Act: Exploring the Intersection of Business, Ethics, and Justice in the Legal World.

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 50:03

Episode #3.1: The Heart of Law With Mike Papantonio Today, on The Heart of Law we are honored to welcome back Mike Papantonio, or "Pap" as he is affectionately known, a senior partner at the Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm. With a series of multimillion-dollar verdicts under his belt, he is a trailblazer in the field of mass tort litigation, having handled thousands of cases across the nation. Pap's unwavering commitment to seeking justice for victims of corporate greed has helped establish Levin Papantonio Rafferty as one of the preeminent plaintiff law firms in the country. As Mirena Umizaj and her esteemed colleague exchange pleasantries, she extends her heartfelt congratulations on his daughter's decision to embark on a journey in the legal field. They begin discussing advice for aspiring young lawyers, and the topic of the legacy case arises. Undoubtedly, it is imperative to leave a lasting impact and make a meaningful contribution to the legal landscape. Pap offers sage advice and commends Mirena on her own exceptional progress, urging others to emulate her trailblazing ways. He generously provides a roadmap for success, encouraging young lawyers to exhibit the courage to take on a monumental case. They should not cower in the face of rejection or the possibility of failure, but instead understand that the law of averages dictates that risks must be taken. To avoid becoming a mere “Joe Schmoe'', one must have the fortitude to blaze new trails, take chances, and leave an imprint on the legal community. Additionally, he proudly unveils his latest merchandise, a series of t-shirts bearing the slogan "America's Lawyer". The rationale behind this branding is to “inspire young lawyers to strive towards becoming the best legal professionals in their respective communities'', with the potential to earn the moniker of "America's Lawyer" in their own right. Pap highlights the incredible feats of lawyers who have taken on insurmountable cases and triumphed against all odds. He discusses his friend Rob Billot's harrowing experience with a PFAS case in Columbus, Ohio, which ultimately resulted in a settlement of nearly a billion dollars. Mike emphasizes that these lawyers did not view these cases as a cakewalk but as an opportunity to make a significant impact. He also recounts his own journey, meeting Mirena, and learning about the necessity of careful planning, tenacity, and a network of experienced professionals to succeed in the legal field. In a captivating exchange, Mirena and Pap delve into the entanglement of Wall Street with the legal industry. Pap boldly forecasts a major lawsuit looming on the horizon and uncovers a series of scams involving case acquisition individuals peddling cases to multiple entities. In mass torts, politics come into play, and Pap emphasizes the importance of having confidence in oneself in the legal field. He compares it to a “matador facing a bull, confident enough to turn his back and get on one knee”. Similarly, a lawyer must have the courage to face challenging situations without fear. He acknowledges that there will always be people who try to interfere with one's work and outdo them, but it is important to remain focused on the task at hand and not be distracted by petty “sophomoric rivalries”. Pap humorously refers to this as "Italian Alzheimer's" - forgetting everything except those who have wronged you. EPISODE SURVEY: [00:03:16] - [00:07:00] Trouble Teen Institutions [00:07:33] - [00:10:18 Importance of The Legacy Case [00:10:20] - [00:14:46] Courage in the Legal Field: Advice for Young Lawyers [00:14:47] - [00:18:38] Lawyers That Have Stepped Out [00:18:41] - [00:26:15] Yin and Yang in Mass Torts [00:26:17] - [00:30:47] The Intersection of Wall Street And The Legal Business [00:30:50] : [00:45:45] Mass Torts: Future Predictions and Politics Amidst the Money Frenzy QUOTABLE QUOTES: “You can't be afraid of rejection, failure or being told no, you must understand what you do is all law of average” “Lawyers have to make a decision about what that license means to them…In the end doing some good means something” “Do you think any of one these lawyers looked at a big case and said this is going be an easy road, hell no they looked at it and said this is going to be impossible but they did it ” “ You know you don't have control of your cases when your not actively involved, when you don't have control of your destiny your kind of waiting to see” “You can be the greatest closer in the world but if you're not looking at cases or taking risks and you're afraid of failure you're never going to do anything significant. You're just going to be a Joe Schmoe doing the same thing everyone else does” ABOUT OUR GUEST: ● Senior Partner of Levin Papantonio Rafferty, P.A. ● Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy ● Host of the YouTube show America's Lawyer with over 900,000 subscribers , and founder and former host of Ring of Fire, a popular radio program. ● Inducted into the National Trial Lawyers' Hall of Fame (2015) and Former President of The National Trial Lawyers (2012) ● Author of multiple novels, including four motivational books for lawyers and a series of legal thrillers ● Member of The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, The International Society of Barristers, The National Trial Lawyers Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, The American Justice Association, The Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and The Florida Justice Association ● Recipient of several prestigious awards, including but not limited to, the Compassionate Gladiator Award from the Florida Justice Association (2019), Defender of Justice Award by the American Association for Justice (2015), and the Perry Nichols Award by the Florida Justice Association (2011)

Discover Your Purpose With this Tool: Keith Jackson

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 38:13

In the first-ever episode of Purpose Driven Law, host Amy Scragg talks with guest Keith Jackson, one of the founding partners of Riley & Jackson out of Birmingham, Alabama. Keith Jackson has been selected for best lawyer in America's Super Lawyers, Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, Top 25 Mass Tort Lawyers. He currently leads in the court appointed state of Alabama local government executive committee on the ongoing opioid litigation and previously served on multiple MDL plaintiff steering communities. Besides all of his personal success, Keith is also extremely active in his community, church, and home life.Over the course of the episode, the following was discussed:Why Keith Jackson became a lawyer.Going into business with someone that shares similar faith.How to balance faith with the secular legal system.Thoughts on the current legal system.Identifying our purpose, and what is our calling from God.Balancing work life with home life as a lawyer.What is your why?Purpose Driven Law is a faith-based podcast created to share the stories of thought-provoking leaders in the legal industry who lead their personal and professional lives by their faith.

Netflix “Sins of Our Mother” Director Digs Deep on Lori Vallow Daybell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 84:34

#STSNation,Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Week 3 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial is set to begin Tuesday Lori is currently housed in the Ada County Jail but could likely spend the rest of her days in a maximum security state prison. The trial of the so-called “Doomsday Mom” is the wildly twisted story of a seemingly loving mother, a self-proclaimed devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who clearly veered way off course …. And became involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests Skye Borgman is an American documentary film director and cinematographer best known for her work on "Sins of Our Mother" about the Lori Vallow Daybell story. She also directed the highly acclaimed "Abducted in Plain Sight". Originially from Klamath Falls, Oregon, Borgman also now teaches at UCLA. Lori Hellis is an author and a retired criminal defense attorney who has a blog and is currently writing a book about Lori Vallow Daybell. She is in Boise, Idaho, to help write her book titled Children of Light & Darkness which is also the name of her YouTube channel. Her blog is called the Lori Vallow Story. Boise lawyer Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrialFor Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️Join our Youtube Membership or become a patron:https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor

"Money, Sex & Power": Lori Vallow Daybell Trial Opening Statements

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 104:23

#STSNation,Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It's Week Two of the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial. We breakdown Opening Statements. The trial of the so-called “Doomsday Mom” is the wildly twisted story of a seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who becomes involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests Greg Skordas was a Democrat candidate for Utah attorney general. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused. Raised 3 highly accomplished children and had 5 grandchildrenAmy Singer, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who is an expert in statistical methodologies, data analysis, and applied research. Singer's firm, Trial Consultants, Inc.®, which she founded in Miami in 1979, is one of the first trial consulting firms in the United States. She is a pioneer in her field and has worked on high-profile cases such as the Casey Anthony, Dr. Kevorkian, Michael Jackson, William Kennedy Smith and O. J. Simpson trials.John Delatorre, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Texas, Arizona and New York State.John is also is a psychological analyst for television news and court shows. He is a certified clinical traumatologist. He has completed basic training as a negotiator/mediator. Boise lawyer Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrialFor Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor

Lori Vallow Daybell Set to Face Justice As Trial Begins

Young Black and Professional

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 92:48

#STSNation,Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Today, we dive back into the Lori Vallow Daybell story — as her long-awaited murder trial begins today inside an Idaho courtroom with the first day of jury selection.The trial of the so-called “Doomsday Mom” is the wildly twisted story of a seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who becomes involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests:Boise lawyer Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.Lori Hellis is an author and a retired criminal defense attorney who has a blog and is currently writing a book about Lori Vallow Daybell. She is in Boise, Idaho, to attend and write about the trials. Lori says she wants to understand the perfect storm of people and circumstances that culminated in this sad ending. Dr. Christina Marinakis has over 20 years of jury research, study, and applied practice in law and psychology. Though most of her experience is in civil litigation for defendants, Christina is also known for her pro bono work in selecting the jury and assisting with theme development for the prosecution in Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin, and more recently assisting the plaintiffs in Vanessa Bryant v. County of Los Angeles. Susan Constantine is one of the nation's leading jury consultants. She's also a body language + communication expert …As owner of The Human Behavior Lab, Susan's subjective analysis of potential jurors body language, voice, and statements during voir dire assist attorneys to spot potentially dangerous jurors who may render an unfavorable verdict.She's appeared on Dateline, Today, Fox & Friends and many other big time shows. #LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrial

Leveraging Social Media to Reach Your Professional Goals Feat. Jessica Tehlirian

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 61:06

This week we have Attorney Jessica Tehlirian, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Atlanta, GA. She has personally recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients. She has been awarded The Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and The National Black Lawyers for multiple years. She was also awarded Top 40 Under 40 Nation's Best Advocates by The National Bar. Jessica is giving us some real advice on how to navigate law school, and beyond! She's discussing: Leveraging social media to gain clients Networking to open doors that just submitting a resume can't Following a nontraditional law school path Finding your passion outside of your career This episode is packed with amazing advice, life experiences and tools that you can use to help you along your journey! To connect with Jessica be sure to add her on instagram @Jessica_Esquire Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want! Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago) ⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠ If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together! Developing Your Career Goals Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates] Cover Letter Development Digital Portfolio Development Networking + LinkedIn Tips Interview Prep Check out the ⁠Young Black and Professional Website⁠ to sign up for our free email list!

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The Power of Heart-Driven Leadership with Hunter Shkolnik

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 39:30

Napoli Shkolnik Partner Hunter Shkolnik talks with Elisa D'Amico on his life as a personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Puerto Rico. He discusses his leadership style and why despite his success litigating mass tort claims, he still enjoys litigation personal injury. As Partner at Napoli Shkolnik, Hunter Shkolnik oversees personal injury cases within the firm, namely drug, automobile, aviation-related, and heavy truck product liability litigation. Hunter's most recent leadership appointments include, Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL 2804), Co-Liaison Counsel in the Flint Water Crisis Litigation, Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in In Re: Invokana (Canagliflozin) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2750), and Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2738). Hunter served as a founding board member Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico (TLPR)--a trade association for lawyers of Puerto Rico–and currently acts as Vice President. He also co-chairs multiple American Association of Justice (AAJ) groups, including the PFC Water Contamination Group and the Actos Bladder Cancer Litigation Group. Hunter also previously chaired for AAJ's Healthcare Finance Litigation Group, Health Orthopedic Implant Litigation Group, Science Committee Director, and Health Breast Cancer Litigation Group. Hunter served on Law360's 2020 Editorial Advisory Boards regarding Trials, and Law360's 2021 Product Liability Advisory Board. Hunter has received Numerous law publications throughout his 20+ year career, including the American Association for Justice, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon, the Litigation Counsel of America, The National Trial Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Hunter Shkolnik Social Media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-j-shkolnik-70b2627/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HunterShkolnik Napoli Shkolnik - https://nsprlaw.com/en/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NapoliShkolnik LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/napolishkolnik/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NapoliShkolnik Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

Lori Vallow Daybell's Defense Strategy

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 67:52

#STSNation,Welcome to the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Today, we dive into the Lori Vallow Daybell story. She's the so-called “Doomsday Mom” set to go on trial for murder in April. It's the almost unbelievable story of an attractive, seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who becomes involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests:Boise lawyer Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.Ashley Willcott, a former judge, trial lawyer, and mediator, hosts Court TV's live coverage, weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. ET.Of note for the subject of Lori Vallow Daybell, Ashley is a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist and was the governor-appointed Child Advocate for the State of Georgia. Support STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron:Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrial

Is Lori Vallow Daybell Mentally Ill or Pure Evil?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 99:04

#STSNation,Welcome to the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Today, we dive into the Lori Vallow Daybell story. She's the so-called “Doomsday Mom” set to go on trial for murder in April. It's the almost unbelievable story of an attractive, seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who becomes involved in the deaths of as many as five people, including her own children. #BestGuests:Idahoan Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.Dr. Roger Rhoades is a Senior Therapist at the P.A.C.E. Center in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships. He's worked with inmates inside prisons. Susan Constantine is one of the nation's leading jury consultants. She's also a body language + communication expert …As owner of The Human Behavior Lab, Susan's subjective analysis of potential jurors body language, voice, and statements during vior dire assist attorneys to spot potentially dangerous jurors who may render an unfavorable verdict.She's appeared on Dateline, Today, Fox & Friends and many other big time shows. Support STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron:Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor#LoriVallowDaybell #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #DoomsdayMother #Boise #TJ #Tylee #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #LoriVallowTrial #LoriVallowDaybellTrial

Litigating, Managing a Law Firm, and a Life Worth Living with Brent Wisner

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 53:55

R. Brent Wisner serves as the managing partner of Wisner Baum (previously Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman) and heads up the firm's state and federal involvement with Zantac litigation. Brent personally oversees the firm's pharmaceutical class action litigation, toxic-tort injuries, and consumer fraud litigation. Wisner began gaining notoriety in 2017 after serving as Co-lead Trial Counsel in litigation against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for the drug Paxil, yielding a $3 million verdict. A year later, Wisner began litigation against Monsanto Roundup, earning plaintiffs over $2.424 billion in damages across three plaintiff lawsuits–and earning Brent the title of youngest attorney to earn a billion-dollar settlement. Trial Lawyer Magazine named Brent to their 2019 list of “America's 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers,” and National Trial Lawyers awarded him “Civil Plaintiffs Trial Lawyer of the Year.” The National Law Journal also named Brent to both 2019 lists of “America's 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers” and “Winning Litigators, Titans of Industry.” Law360 awarded Brent the title of “MVP of the Year” in In 2020 for Products Liability and the National Law Journal and American Law Magazine inducted him into the Verdicts Hall of Fame. In 2021, Brent was awarded “West Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer, and Mass Torts Made Perfect awarded him with the “Clarence Darrow Award.” Most recently, The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a trial lawyer honor society, hand-picked Brent to receive the title of Associate Fellow in 2022 for his achievements as a leader across multiple dockets and his ethical commitment to plaintiff law. Brent currently maintains heavy involvement in Ranitidine litigation (Zantac), serving as Co-Lead Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel for the Ranitidine Product Cases (MDL No. 2924) and Co-Chair of the American Association for Justice's Zantac Litigation Group. Brent remains extremely active in the legal community and regularly presents at legal conferences, such as MTMP, AAJ, HarrisMartin and CAALA on Zantac litigation. Brent Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-brent-wisner-94046458/ Bio - https://www.wisnerbaum.com/attorneys/r-brent-wisner/ Wisner Baum Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisnerbaum/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BaumHedlund Twitter - https://twitter.com/WisnerBaum Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

21. Compassion Through Crisis: Discovering Strength in Vulnerability | Bibi Fell, Fell Law

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 41:19

Bibi Fell is an absolute icon. For one client, her quick wit resulted in a $105MM verdict and hundreds of millions in restitution for many others. She is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, ranked by the National Trial Lawyers. Founder of Fell Law, she is a champion for justice and serves as Partner at Athea Trial Lawyers. They are a band of the best female trial attorneys in the nation. She is an educator, mentor, and mother. Beyond the accolades, what set's Bibi apart is her unflinching compassion. When the world crumbled around her, she had every reason to give up. Quit law. Turn and hide. Instead, she gathered herself up, sought help, dove into vulnerability, and came out stronger in the end. She shares her story today as a reminder that life can be awful. But how we respond is up to us. Key takeaways: Seek help early. When everything seems right, go to therapy and learn to develop the skills necessary to navigate a crisis successfully. Tap into compassion. When loved ones are struggling, hold space and support them. Keep going. Life comes with unavoidable challenges. How we respond to adversity is a choice. Links and Resources Tip The Scales Podcast Tip the Scales Instagram Maria Monroy Instagram Maria Monroy LinkedIn LawRank Website LawRank Instagram LawRank Facebook LawRank LinkedIn LawRank Twitter Bibi Fell LinkedIn Bibi Fell Instagram Fell Law Instagram Fell Law Website Athea Trial Lawyers Instagram Athea Trial Lawyers Website Chris Dolan, Dolan Law Firm Zoe Littlepage, Athea Trial Lawyers

21. Compassion Through Crisis: Discovering Strength in Vulnerability | Bibi Fell, Fell Law

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 43:07

Bibi Fell is an absolute icon. For one client, her quick wit resulted in a $105MM verdict and hundreds of millions in restitution for many others. She is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, ranked by the National Trial Lawyers. Founder of Fell Law, she is a champion for justice and serves as Partner at Athea Trial Lawyers. They are a band of the best female trial attorneys in the nation. She is an educator, mentor, and mother. Beyond the accolades, what set's Bibi apart is her unflinching compassion. When the world crumbled around her, she had every reason to give up. Quit law. Turn and hide. Instead, she gathered herself up, sought help, dove into vulnerability, and came out stronger in the end. She shares her story today as a reminder that life can be awful. But how we respond is up to us. Key takeaways: Seek help early. When everything seems right, go to therapy and learn to develop the skills necessary to navigate a crisis successfully. Tap into compassion. When loved ones are struggling, hold space and support them. Keep going. Life comes with unavoidable challenges. How we respond to adversity is a choice. Links and Resources Tip The Scales Podcast Tip the Scales Instagram Maria Monroy Instagram Maria Monroy LinkedIn LawRank Website LawRank Instagram LawRank Facebook LawRank LinkedIn LawRank Twitter Bibi Fell LinkedIn Bibi Fell Instagram Fell Law Instagram Fell Law Website Athea Trial Lawyers Instagram Athea Trial Lawyers Website Chris Dolan, Dolan Law Firm Zoe Littlepage, Athea Trial Lawyers

Lawyers in Love: Justin Lovely & Amy Lawrence from The Lovely Law Firm

Grow Your Law Firm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 30:16

Welcome to episode 163 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Justin Lovely and Amy Lawrence from The Lovely Law Firm in South Carolina to discuss a Valentine's Day special edition; Lawyers in Love! Justin Lovely and Amy Lawrence started The Lovely Law firm from a small 8x8 office space with an old desk from Amy's dad and a chair on each side of the desk. Now 10 years later, they have two locations serving all over South Carolina. Justin has been seen on MTV's Teen Mom 2. He has answered legal questions on a Monday morning radio show on WRNN for the Myrtle Beach listening area and is often asked to give commentary to local television stations on criminal and civil legal matters. Justin has been asked to speak at legal conferences about the success of his law firm. He is also co-host of their very own Carolina Justice Report podcast. Amy has been named to the top 40 under 40 lawyers in South Carolina and the Top 100 lawyers in South Carolina by the National Trial Lawyers. Amy also serves as a Board Member to the Appalachian School of Law Alumni Association. You can currently watch Amy on MTV's Teen Mom 2 and she has filmed for the Dr. Phil show. She is also a frequent commentator for local TV stations in criminal defense matters. Amy has been featured as an “ask a lawyer” radio show contributor, Mondays on WRNN for the Myrtle Beach listening area. She is also co-host of our Carolina Justice Report podcast. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Justin and Amy met in law school How they grew their firm from a small room to a large office building What they define success as The secret to working together while being married Resources: https://www.justiceislovely.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Myrtle.Beach.Personal.Injury.Lawyers/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTN2theSXgUQ2Owm4Zaqpg https://www.instagram.com/thelovelylawfirm/ Additional Links: PILMMA's Super Summit: https://www.pilmma.org/summit/ The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind/

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Kohberger Reportedly Lost By Law Enforcement While Under Surveillance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 67:01

What's up #STSNation,Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…This week, revelations that law enforcement lost Bryan Kohberger, for a time, while he was under surveillance … Let us never forget those young lives lost way too soon: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. Police say the killer is 28 year old Bryan Christopher Kohberger. WE WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE THAT BRYAN KOHBERGER IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAWOur #BestGuests breakdown the latest: Idahoan Jessica Bublitz is a skilled litigator with more than twenty years of courtroom litigation experience, Jessica has tried numerous cases in both State and Federal Courts.Jessica is the first woman in Idaho to be named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.Graduate of University of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, IdahoAs an attorney and civil justice advocate, author Mark M. Bello draws upon over 40 years of courtroom experience in his Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series. From lawyer …to crime and legal thriller author … A Michigan native, Mark received his B.A. in English Literature from Oakland University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. After working extremely high-profile legal cases, Mark wanted to give the public a front-row glimpse of what victims face when standing up for justice. Host Justice Counts Podcast#IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrime #Idaho4 #IdahoStudentsTrueCrime #IdahoLatest #IdahoToday #MoscowMurders #TrueCrime #BryanKohberger

Michael Jeandron, Partner Roberts Jeandron, Latte with a Lawyer Season 3: Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 35:54

Michael Jeandron is a partner and trial attorney at Roberts | Jeandron Law representing wrongful death and personal injury victims in cases against insurance companies, corporations, and government entities. In trial, Michael brings a record of success to this clients, with victories including multiple seven figure jury verdicts. In 2018, Michael was named to The National Trial Lawyers top 40 Under 40 list of civil trial lawyers and in 2019 was named the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Member of the Year. Prior to joining the firm, Michael served as the spokesman for the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, the third largest prosecuting agency in the State of California. As the spokesman, Michael gave thousands of television, radio and newspaper interviews on issues such as multi-million dollar civil settlements, death penalty cases, gross vehicular manslaughter cases, and Marsy's Law enforcement (Victims' Bill of Rights Act). Among others, Michael has been quoted on FoxNews, NBC, CBS and TMZ. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jeandron-a3a95327/ Roberts Jeandron Law: https://www.robertslawfirm.net/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

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Michael Jeandron, Partner Roberts Jeandron, Latte with a Lawyer Season 3: Episode 11

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 35:54

Michael Jeandron is a partner and trial attorney at Roberts | Jeandron Law representing wrongful death and personal injury victims in cases against insurance companies, corporations, and government entities. In trial, Michael brings a record of success to this clients, with victories including multiple seven figure jury verdicts. In 2018, Michael was named to The National Trial Lawyers top 40 Under 40 list of civil trial lawyers and in 2019 was named the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Member of the Year. Prior to joining the firm, Michael served as the spokesman for the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, the third largest prosecuting agency in the State of California. As the spokesman, Michael gave thousands of television, radio and newspaper interviews on issues such as multi-million dollar civil settlements, death penalty cases, gross vehicular manslaughter cases, and Marsy's Law enforcement (Victims' Bill of Rights Act). Among others, Michael has been quoted on FoxNews, NBC, CBS and TMZ. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jeandron-a3a95327/ Roberts Jeandron Law: https://www.robertslawfirm.net/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

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Joseph Wilson of Joseph Wilson Injury Lawyers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 16:04

Erik J. Olson talks to Joseph Wilson, the Managing Partner at Joseph Wilson Injury Lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation, Joseph was awarded the prestigious John W. Calhoun Trial Practice award for demonstrating excellence in trial advocacy. As a practicing attorney, Joseph received recognition by National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40. He had previously been selected as one of the top 30 under 30 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2020, fellow members of the Georgia Bar voted Joseph as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star. He has also been recognized for his outstanding service to Fulton County schools. Joseph is the past Vice-President of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta and was recently inducted into the prestigious 100 Black Men of Atlanta – one of the youngest members in the entire organization. In addition, he serves as the President of the Stone Mountain Alumni Foundation of Kappa Alpha Psi. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

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Does Your Attorney Understand Narcissistic Abuse?

Mental Health News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 49:37

Just as the Mental Health News Radio podcast was partially inspired out of a painful experience with a narcissist and the network of podcasts soon followed (also inspired by yet another narcissist), Kristin's next passion is interviewing attorneys about narcissistic abuse. What happens when you are in a state of complex trauma and PTSD then need a lawyer to help you navigate divorcing a narcissist? Join North Carolina attorney, Lindsey Easterling, as she answers so many questions around this painful process. Lindsey earned her Bachelor's Degree of Psychology in Psychology from Central Michigan University and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has received many awards and accolades over the years. Some of those include, but are not limited to, Top 40 under 40 Lawyers from the National Trial Lawyers, Top 10 Attorney's and Practices as a Family Law Attorney, and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Attorney's for Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. As if that wasn't enough, she has been recognized as one of Expertise's Best Divorce Lawyers in Charlotte three years in a row, Business North Carolina's Legal Elite three years in a row, and has received Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition 4 years in a row.After the divorce of her own parents when she was in 9th grade she saw how it negatively affected her parents and siblings, even to this day. She is now in a blended family with her own husband and kids. Lindsey has seen first-hand the impacts of divorce and is a huge advocate for women going through it currently.She is interested in enhancing the dichotomy between peace and power and how to achieve both in all situations be it marriage, divorce, motherhood, business, and the like. She is always looking for ways to help others and is eager to be as much of a resource as she can. She helps families transition from the title of Husband and Wife while remaining Mom and Dad forever.Easterling Law Social Links:Website: https://easterlingfamilylaw.co...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easte...Law Firm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/east... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawy...

Sam Allen of Allen Legal

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 16:51

Erik J. Olson chatted with Sam Allen, the founder of Allen Legal and prides himself on serving clients on a personal level. He has significant experience in handling different legal matters. He has been admitted to practice in South Carolina, Tennessee, the District of Columbia and Illinois. Attorney Allen has tried over 50 cases in multiple jurisdictions on behalf of individuals and businesses. He started working at a very young age when he was just 14 years old. Since then he has worked in different fields and industries prior to becoming a full-time litigation Attorney in 2001. Sam Allen is a graduate from Tennessee Technological University, where he was a Stalman Scholar and a founder of member of the University's Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society chapter. He holds advanced degrees in History, Sociology, and Political Science. He has earned his doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2000. He over the years he has built a reputation for being knowledgeable, charismatic, and passionate litigation lawyer. Allen is currently a member of South Carolina Bar, District of Columbia Bar and American Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Association of Justice. His political affiliations and beliefs are diverse, and he has handled cases in over 16 states. He has presented his cases in multiple National Business Institute (NBI) included personal injury cases, medical malpractice, ethical traps and trial presentation and techniques. He was listed as a Top 40 Under 40 attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

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Filevine Fireside | The Lawyer as CEO with Reza Torkzadeh

The Filevine Fireside

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 33:12

Reza Torkzadeh is an American plaintiff's attorney based in Irvine, California. Reza has served in leadership roles in litigation at the National level and is currently serving as Chairman of the Dean's Circle at UC Irvine Law School. He is widely regarded as one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. He is also one of the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers 2019. Reza is a frequently invited guest speaker and has lectured across the country on the practice of law and the civil justice system. In this special episode of the Filevine Fireside, your host Dr. Cain Elliot interviews Reza Torkzadeh about his new book, "The Lawyer as CEO." Hear about Reza's experience growing a law firm, get a behind-the-scenes look at his reasons for writing "The Lawyer as CEO," and learn about balancing your law firm's business and legal needs.

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National Podcast Day Special with Bert Parnall, Scott Monge & Matt Dugin

Grow Your Law Firm

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 50:46

National Podcast Day Special Welcome to episode 145 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode Ken sits down with Matt Dubin, Scott Monge, and Bertrand Russell Parnall and they talk about what tools they used to create successful practices. Matt Dubin has spent more than 20 years honing his skills as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Washington. He has earned a rare “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. Matt has been recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in the Nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and a Top One Percent Lawyer by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He has been named a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. Matt has recovered nearly $20 million on behalf of his clients. Scott Monge of Monge & Associates, a 200-member law firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Identified by Trial Magazine of One of the Most Influential Law Firms in America Monge Lawyers have argued and won cases before state Supreme Court. Bertrand Russell Parnall is an Albuquerque native, salutatorian of the Class of 1988 at Albuquerque High School, and co-captain of the district football champion Bulldogs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University with a double major in history and French, and his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law after coming home to Albuquerque. Prior to starting his own firm, Bert worked in legal aid for the U.S. District Court for New Mexico, as a senior trial prosecutor in Valencia County (Los Lunas) criminal courts, and as a partner at another personal injury law firm. What you'll learn about in this episode: What it means to go from failure to failure with enthusiasm Matt, Scott, & Bert's keys to success The importance of the 3 Ts How to build for tomorrow Advice on managing remote workers Strategies to handle potential market challenges Resources: Matt Dubin - Website: https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/c/Dubinlawoffice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawoffice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubinlawgroup Scott Monge – Website: https://www.becauseyouwanttowin.com/ Bert Parnall – Website: https://www.hurtcallbert.com/ Additional Resources: PILMMA's Super Summit: https://www.pilmma.org/summit/ The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind/

Think of Her as Your One-Woman Special Operations Force for Trial with Ibiere Seck

Elawvate

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 49:25

Join Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) for their discussion with trial lawyer Ibiere Seck. Ibiere is a one-of-a-kind trial talent who often gets tapped to enter cases in the final days before trial as lead trial counsel or co-counsel. In this episode, Ibiere describes her journey from her early days working at the Johnnie Cochrane to her current position as one of California's leading plaintiff lawyers. Ibiere talks about her approach to trials and how such has managed to find her authentic voice as a lawyer. You don't want to miss this episode. About Ibiere SeckIbiere is the founder and principal trial attorney at, Seck Law P.C. where her practice focuses primarily on complex catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury and sexual assault cases. Ibiere is the Secretary of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the largest plaintiff trial lawyers association in the nation, and will lead the association as its President in 2024. She is also the Past President of The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Ibiere received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While in law school, she earned several distinctions, including being selected as a member of the nationally recognized Byrne Trial Advocacy Team and worked as a prosecutorial extern with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and as a civil rights intern with Inner City Law Center where she advocated for the homeless and working poor. Ibiere received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Journalism Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Brain injury, civil rights and sexual assault of minors. Ibiere exclusively represents plaintiffs in civil litigation/trial and prides herself in being a zealous advocate on an endless pursuit for justice on behalf of people who have been wronged, harmed or injured. Prior to starting her firm, Ibiere was a partner and trial lawyer at the firm founded by the late civil rights attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Ibiere has been recognized by her peers as a zealous advocate for her clients. She has been selected Southern California Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction and was voted National Bar Association's “Nation's Best Advocates 40 Under 40” in 2015. A year later, she was the recipient of Consumer Attorneys Association of California's Street Fighter of the Year award for her work on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Ibiere is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California as well as state courts; She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association where she serves on the litigation section executive committee; Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, National Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice; John M. Langston Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association. With a passion for service, Ibiere has long committed herself to causes. Her community service work proudly includes Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (a non-profit organization founded by plaintiff trial lawyer with the purpose of making a positive difference in the quality of life for people within the greater Los Angeles area, focusing on issues related to education, children, survivors of abuse, persons with disabilities, and homelessness, by providing financial assistance to needy persons and groups in the greater Los Angeles area) and Allies for Every Child (an organization dedicated to bringing together and strengthening families in historically underserved communities in Los Angeles with the purpose of cultivating conditions for children to succeed in life). When not advocating for her clients Ibiere enjoys traveling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She serves on the board of Los Angeles Trial Lawyer's Charities, Allies for Every Child. She is also a supporter of the Western Center on Law & Poverty and the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic in south Los Angeles, both of which she served as an advisory board member.

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Success: It's Not Magical or Mystical

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 44:27

SHOW NOTES: Based in Massachusetts, Tucker Merrigan serves as co-founder and co-managing partner of Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP. Tucker specializes in plaintiff personal injury law, specifically mass torts relating to defective medical devices and opioids. Tucker has received national recognition for his litigation work. From 2018-2021, Super Lawyers recognized him as a Rising Star. The National Trial Lawyers also named Tucker to their Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney list for six years running (2015-2021). He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Boston Bar Association, and Massachusetts Bar Association. Outside of running his law practice, Tucker enjoys volunteering as a “Big Brother” mentor at Boston's Big-Brother Big-Sister Foundation. Merrigan intro page: https://www.sweeneymerrigan.com/about-our-law-firm/attorneys/j-tucker-merrigan/ Tucker Personal Socials: Linkedin Sweeney Merrigan socials: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

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Mike Papantonio │Carla Maria Bartlett and Jon William Bartlett v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company and David Freeman v. E.I. DuPont│$920 million settlement and multiple jury verdicts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 68:45

This week we're replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Mike Papantonio of Levin Papantonio ( https://www.levinlaw.com/ ). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Episode Details: Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame inductee Mike Papantonio, a senior partner with Levin Papantonio in Pensacola, Florida, takes a deep dive into the high-profile $920 million dollar class-action settlement and multiple jury verdicts against DuPont related to the company's West Virginia plant discharging the Teflon chemical PFOA (C8) into the air and water around the Ohio River Valley. Area citizens were exposed to a highly toxic chemical for decades, causing a number of serious health problems. This high-profile case -- which is featured in the documentary, The Devil We Know -- highlights the dangers of DuPont's chemical C8 and the connection between C8 and various forms of cancer, ulcerative colitis, and other diseases. Click Here to Read/Download Trial Documents Guest Bio: Rex Parris Mike Papantonio is a senior partner with the law firm of Levin-Papantonio. He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the nation has helped make Levin-Papantonio one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the country. Mr. Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers (past president), American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Justice Association, where he served on the board of directors for five years. Mr. Papantonio is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is listed in the publications Best Lawyers in America and Leading American Attorney. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Building a Legacy Through Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 36:18

Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Zimmermann is managing partner of DiCello Levitt's Birmingham office, co-managing partner of the Washington, D.C. office, and co-chair of the firm's Mass Tort division. Fu is also a member of the firm's Public Client, Environmental, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Trial practice groups. Widely known for her passionate and relentless client advocacy, she represents individuals and public entities that have been injured by wrongful conduct, whether from defective medical devices or drugs, environmental contamination, corporate misconduct, or civil rights abuse. She is nationally recognized as a powerhouse in mass torts, class actions, products liability, discrimination, and sexual assault claims, and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in client damages. On May 27, 2022 Fu made history, becoming the first black woman ever appointed plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel in a multidistrict litigation. She was appointed to the role in the massive products liability MDL, In Re: Abbott Laboratories, et al., Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation, against two of the world's largest manufacturers of infant formula, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) and Mead Johnson. Comprised of more than 60 state and federal lawsuits filed across the U.S., the case stems from allegations against the manufacturers of infant formulas Similac (Abbott) and Enfamil (Mead) by parents of premature infants who were fed with that formula and developed the deadly neonatal condition, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Fu currently represents individuals exposed to Paraquat, an herbicide thought to cause Parkinson's disease. She also represents victims of civil rights violations, defective products, and other wrongful conduct. Before joining DiCello Levitt, Fu represented dozens of cities and counties in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi against opioid manufacturers and distributors. She has also recovered more than $30 million in damages for victims of catastrophic personal injury, product liability, employment discrimination, and civil sexual assault claims. Earlier this year, in February 2022, Fu announced that she along with Ben Crump co-founded Shades of Mass, an organization aimed at combatting the lack of diverse attorney leadership in lawsuits that disproportionately impact communities of color. Through collaboration, shared resources, education and networking opportunities, and pressure on our profession, Shades of Mass aims to rectify this inequity and achieve the diversity missing in mass tort and complex litigation case leadership. Learn more about Shades of Mass, its mission, its board members, and its board members here. The organization will be hosting a conference in October 2023 in Atlanta. Visit the Shades of Mass website to learn more. She is well-known for her relentless and compassionate client advocacy which is only matched by her passion to make this world a better place for the generations to come. Fu has extensive experience handling complex litigation, including pharmaceutical, medical device, environmental contamination, and civil rights matters. And she has earned quite a few accolades for her work, including Top 40 Under 40 attorneys (National Trial Lawyers), Top 10 Under 40 attorney for the State of Alabama (National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.), The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®, and selected as a Top Woman Attorney (B-Metro magazine). Read more about Fu here. Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

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#2.8: Andrew Finkelstein in The Heart of Law

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 71:18

EPISODE #2.8: The Heart of Law with Andrew Finkelstein Aptly called by Mirena “a visionary”, Andrew Finkelstein, a pioneer in integrating technology into his law firms in the mid-1990s, shares his trade secrets in The Heart of Law. At the inexperienced age of 22, Andrew first felt ambivalence toward acquiring an MBA or pursuing a law degree. Yet a chance encounter with business mogul Larry Tisch (CBS, Tisch Company, CEO of the New York Giants) at a wedding gave him all the guidance he needed. So with the heart of an entrepreneur, Andrew set off to become a lawyer. Despite not having any plans to join his father's firm, he subsequently found himself helping run the family practice. With Finkelstein & Partners, thriving since 1959 (founded by his father, Howard S. Finkelstein), he acquired a deep quarry of knowledge and tradition passed down from six generations. Equipped with rare business acumen, Andrew shares sage insight into running a firm effectively. He tells Mirena a business strategy where “centrally conducted operations ensure optimal quality control,” attributing this efficiency to his decision of having ”a 100% paperless firm by 1995 … I viewed what we do as a pure service industry grounded in technology—a technology firm that happens to practice law.” Long before savoir-faire CRMs came into play, their firm established systematic transfer of documents, uninhibited communications, a stable workforce, and functional operations. Ergo, their efficiency generated the attention of other firms who, in turn, partnered with Andrew and his team. One valuable method used in his practice is how meticulously they acquire and disseminate information. He breaks it down to “two very big buckets,” keeping two defined questions and methodologies in mind: (1) “Who do we gather information from?” and (2) “Who do we have to deliver it to?” Once they've found the best information source, Andrew says they reformat the material, build a straightforward process to streamline the data, then efficiently deliver it to those who specifically need it. A second design lending to the sophistication of their operation rests within the stability of a clearly defined workflow: “We limit the tasks that people are required to do … we have a very streamlined business where people have clear, identifiable responsibilities … they become experts [where] they don't get distracted from doing what their core competencies are … We'll look at somebody's job and see how I can break it down so that they are hyper-specialized.” So when he talks about having his eye on “the big picture” and delegating to specialists, we now have a small window to the workings of a well-oiled, progressive, stalwart legal organization. Too simplistic? Not quite. It takes all the discipline and patience in the world to manage and maintain this functionality one decade after the next. As Mirena and Andrew huddle over the nuances of the legal industry, insurance companies, the justice system, and some cases, they also discuss Andrew's remarkable book, I Hope We Never Meet. Ultimately, the unique challenge of balancing family and career comes up. With three children and a supportive wife, Andrew pleasantly (yet wisely) remarks, “It's very simple. I don't call and say I'm coming home until I'm in the car.” Even as Mirena calls Andrew “intuitive, thoughtful, and reflective,” onscreen he remains unpretentious, practical, and humble to a tee (and gives a lot of credit to his wife). Through it all, we realize we've just met an unassuming—yet incredibly successful—lawyer who just happens to be a solid family man through and through. EPISODE SURVEY: [00:02:18 - 00:08:22] - The Modern Law Firm [00:09:22 - 00:11:30] - Taking Advantage of Opportunities [00:11:31 - 00:16:41] - Andrew's Journey to Law [00:17:45 - 00:23:26] - Struggles of Balancing Life and Work [00:24:11 - 00:30:29] - How Technology has shaped Law [00:30:31 - 00:34:09] - How to Manage at Large Workforce [00:34:13 - 00:37:09] - Andrew's Book [00:37:13 - 00:39:41] - A Premature Loss [00:39:43 - 00:44:27] - Client Care [00:44:30 - 00:58:55] - Two Courtroom Doors [00:58:57 - 01:07:10] - It's Not About the Money [01:08:27 - 01:10:55] - Andrew's Take on Sound Financial Planning QUOTABLE QUOTES: "When you delegate, you can't be a “big-picture” person. You have to delegate with great specificity. You have to micromanage when you delegate … Spend the time to delegate [the task] the right way, so it's clear. If you micromanage after that, then why did you delegate?" "[My passion to seek justice] totally flows from my clients 100%. When you sit with somebody, they're counting on you to make things right for what they've gone through. I don't need anything else." "There are far more frivolous defenses than there are frivolous cases. But you never hear about the frivolous defenses." "It's the minority of the Decision Makers who make some bad decisions … it's not the majority of corporations or people. There are bad apples, and when those bad apples act … what we need to do is root them out and do the best to get rid of them if the corporations don't do it themselves." "I don't cast a broad brush and assume everybody is bad ... I presume everybody is good. And there were just a couple of bad apples that it shouldn't have happened. But the real test is once that happens, what do the corporations choose to do?" "So my role isn't really outcome-oriented. It's information based … I can do my best to influence [to] have the best outcome possible, but I can't precisely predict the future … When I sit down with clients, my job is to educate and inform them [about] the risks they're facing and let them know it is their case. It's not mine." "But the 'deny, delay, defend' really is just the mantra of insurance companies. And their ultimate business goal is [to] hope people quit because ( ...on a real macro-level,) if they have 1000 claims that come in and they create these obstacles, and 500 of the people quit because of the obstacles, and then by denying 500 drop off, and then delaying another 300 drop off, and then defending another 100 drop off. So I'm down to 100 cases or 200 cases … And they pay on those 200 cases [what] they really owed on 1000 cases. So they're making money hand-over-fist. People forget about what is not on the blackboard." "I can't get [the insurance companies] to acknowledge it in words, but I certainly can in action. And the action is a financial resolution. So I don't care what they say. If it's somebody paying millions of dollars, if they don't apologize through words, they're apologizing through actions." ABOUT OUR GUEST: Managing Partner at Finkelstein & Partners, Jacoby & Meyers, LLP, Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP, Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP, and Diller Law, LLP Handled several multi-million dollar settlements, representing personal injury cases against corporate wrongdoers. Executive Board Member of National Trial Lawyers of America and New York State Trial Lawyers Association Named One of America's 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers (2014-15) by The Trial Lawyer Magazine Member of The National Safety Council, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and several steering committees across the nation. Member of the New York Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Check out Andrew Finkelstein's Trial School Read Andrew's Book: I Hope We Never Meet Visit Mirena's chic website and LinkedIn Shownotes and podcast production by Caryl Veloso and her team at Writers' Ink

11. Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann, DiCello Levitt Gutzler — Becoming Partner: Establish and Maintain Your Power

LawHer

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 49:08

Diandra Debrosse Zimmermann's 15-year career has spanned four firms as managing partner or partner as recovered over $45 million for her clients. Managing partner of the Birmingham office at DiCello Levitt Gutzler and co-chair of their mass tort practice, she is ranked Top 100 by National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, and numerous other accolades. Today, we discuss only accepting the offer you want and how to have the uncomfortable conversations that tackle pay inequity. We also explore how to enter the courtroom with authority and recapture it when that power has been taken away. What's in This Episode? Who is Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann? How did she secure her first partnership? Why does she see the role of partner as a choice? How to have a productive conversation about leading a case. How can woman lawyers take back the power that is lost in the courtroom? What actions are being taken in the legal industry to help rectify pay inequity across genders?

Back to Back Record Breaking Verdicts with Joe and Pat Cullan

Elawvate

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 62:37

Trial law has been in the blood of Omaha-based trial lawyers, Pat and Joe Cullan, since they were growing up. They learned life lessons about how to be a trial lawyer from their father, legendary trial lawyer, Dan Cullan. Like their father, Pat and Joe are also doctors, who use their combined expertise in law and medicine to level the playing field on behalf of their clients. Now, Pat and Joe are legends in their own right, recently winning record-breaking verdicts in no-offer medical malpractice cases in some of the toughest venues in America. In this episode, Rahul and Ben explore how lessons learned early in life created a foundation for their success and how their unique brotherly chemistry and approach to trying complex medical cases has yielded such extraordinary results. About Joe CullanDr. Joseph (Joe) Cullan is both a trial lawyer and a medical doctor. He has nearly two decades of legal experience fighting for the injured and has taken part in medical internships in the U.S., Argentina, and Ireland. His considerable legal and medical experience give Dr. Cullan a definite edge in representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to negligence and wrongdoing. Licensed to practice in Arizona, Nebraska, and California, Dr. Cullan has obtained record setting verdicts and recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He has played a key role in nationally-recognized cases across the U.S. and has earned various awards and accolades as a result. Dr. Joe Cullan and his brother, Dr. Pat Cullan, have both been selected to the Inner Circle of Advocates. This is one of the most prestigious organizations and membership is limited to the top 100 lawyers in the United States. The members must have a proven and extraordinary record of results on behalf of their clients. In addition, to this prestigious award, Dr. Joe Cullan has been named to Nebraska's Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. Dr. Cullan's medical and legal training, along with his unwavering dedication to righting wrongs, has helped him represent a range of clients across his key areas of practice, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, and more. He believes in using his hands-on and academic experience to help his clients face better and brighter futures. About Pat CullanA medical doctor and a seasoned trial lawyer, Dr. Patrick (Pat) Cullan has an impressive track record of representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to another's negligence or wrongdoing. In his first trial together with his father, Dr. Dan Cullan, he successfully fought for a $6.7 million verdict on behalf of a child who sustained terrible injuries in a swimming pool. Dr. Patrick Cullan and his brother Dr. Joe Cullan have been trying cases together for over ten years. They have repeatedly obtained ten figure record setting verdicts on behalf of their clients. Together they have single handedly recovered tens of millions of dollars for their clients, including record-breaking birth injury, truck accident, and wrongful death verdicts. Dr. Pat Cullan is dedicated to applying his advanced educations in medicine and law, to complex injury cases in order to obtain better results for his clients. He recognizes the value of quality legal representation after a serious accident, injury, or instance of negligence. He uses every ounce of his training and experience to deliver real results for his clients, and this has earned him recognition as one of the country' leading injury lawyers. Dr. Pat Cullan along with his brother, Dr. Joe Cullan, are two of the youngest lawyers who have been admitted into the Inner Circle of Advocates. This honor is only bestowed on 100 lawyers nationwide. Membership is limited to those lawyers who have an extraordinary record of verdicts and settlements in difficult cases. Dr. Cullan's other achievements include being named as Nebraska's Top 100 Trial Lawyers list by the National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyer, and National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 under 40. Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan are asked to speak across the country and in Europe on catastrophic injury cases. Hard work, professionalism, and honesty provide the cornerstones of Dr. Pat Cullan's legal practice. He is driven to secure the best possible result for every client he represents.

111. Joseph Wilson, Joseph Wilson Injury Lawyers — To Maximize Case Value: Tapping the Human Element

Personal Injury Marketing Mastermind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 22:07

Joseph Wilson's accolades could fill a Rolodex. This Super Lawyer Rising Star has been recognized by National Trial Lawyers as a top 40 under 40 and has been selected as a top 30 under 30 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. But don't let his age fool you. In the past eight years, Joseph has led counsel on over 25 jury trials and reclaimed millions for his clients. Joseph and his Atlanta-based firm, Joseph Wilson Injury Lawyers, has settled over 30 six-figure settlements. To become a preeminent trial lawyer in personal injury, you have to work harder, invest more, and know that you are the best lawyer in the courtroom. I always say that competence breeds confidence and today is a perfect example. I sat down with Joseph to tackle the ins and outs of personal injury trial preparation, positive mindset, and tapping into the human element in every case. Listen for more. What's In This Episode Who is Joseph Wilson? The importance of over-preparation in pre-trial How to secure compelling witnesses that sound completing and strong How to tell a human story to the jury Maximize the value of the case by investing in pre-trial discovery Mindset and confidence in, and out, of the courtroom Learn from peers; let other lawyers inspire you

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2022 National Trial Lawyers Summit

In Camera Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 45:28

The National Trial Lawyers Summit has been held every January for years. Then Covid came, and last year the event moved to the spring. The conference is now back to its regular dates but at a different location in Miami Beach. In Camera Podcast was there to tell you all about it! In this week's podcast, Grace and Liel discuss their winners and losers of the 2022 National Trial Lawyers Summit, which took place for the first time at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. From the new venue to the program and social gatherings, this conversation gives you a look into how two non-lawyer marketers experienced the event as exhibitors and attendees. From the Golden Gavel Awards to the business of law sessions, all the way to this year's celebrity guests, this conversation will give you more than just a glimpse of what were the highlights and lowlights of one of the year's most anticipated legal conferences. Resources mentioned in our episode: https://ntlsummit.com/2022-summit-agenda/ (National Trial Lawyers Summit 2022 Agenda) https://goldengavelawards.com/golden-gavels/2022/ (Golden Gavel Awards Wiiners) Send us your questions at ask@incamerapodcast.com Enjoy the show? Please don't forget to subscribe, tell your coworkers, and leave us a review!

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How To Get Referrals That Work For You With Allen Tittle Of Tittle & Perlmuter

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 19:34

Erik J. Olson chatted with Allen Tittle, the Managing Partner at Tittle & Perlmuter in Ohio. Allen practices exclusively in the area of personal injury with an emphasis on medical malpractice and nursing home neglect state-wide. He has quickly risen through the ranks to be recognized as one of Ohio's leading personal injury lawyers by services such as Super Lawyers, where he has been chosen to their Rising Stars list for 6 consecutive years, The National Trial Lawyers organization, where he has been named to their 40 under 40 list, and the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, where membership is exclusive to only those attorneys who have received multi-million dollar results on behalf of their clients. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! --- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

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GTP CLASSIC | Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo & Danay Gonzalez│Bowe Cleveland v. Taft Union High School District, et al.│$3.8 Million Verdict

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 79:52

This week we're replaying a classic GTP episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo & Danay Gonzalez of Rodriguez & Associates Trial Lawyers (https://www.rodriguezlaw.net/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Rodriguez & Associates trial lawyers Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez explain how they became the first trial team to present a school shooting-related civil claim to a jury. On January 10, 2013, Bowe Cleveland was shot by a fellow student, who was repeatedly reported to Taft Union High School administrators for making violent threats, having a "hit list" and drawing scenes of killings. Administrators failed to update their threat assessment plan and implement intervention tactics. As a result, Bowe was shot in his science classroom and suffered multiple punctures in his right lung, massive blood loss, and fractured ribs, requiring over 30 surgical procedures. To this day, Bowe's chest is full of shotgun pellets, and he struggles with PTSD. A Bakersfield, California jury found eight individuals, including the school's assistant principal, negligent and partially responsible for Bowe's injuries, returning a verdict of $3.8 million. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Daniel Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez has a background that is a little bit different than the typical lawyer. Daniel grew up in a migrant farm-worker family. He and his family were constantly on the move. He lived and worked in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and California. Daniel and his five siblings attended between three and five different schools each year up until college. In addition to working in the fields, Daniel later held a variety of jobs going through college and law school. To name a few, Daniel worked as a dishwasher, worked for PG&E in their mapping department, worked as a salesperson for Sears, Roebuck & Co., sold encyclopedias door to door, and pumped gas at a full-service gas station. Another job that Daniel held was working as a roustabout and mechanic in the oilfields for Atlantic Richfield Co. in Kern County. All of these jobs helped mold Daniel's perspective on life. Namely, that there's no substitute for putting in the hard work. Daniel's career as a lawyer is also a little bit different than the typical plaintiff's lawyer. The vast majority of plaintiff's lawyers hardly ever go to trial. Most of them may take a case to trial once every five years or so. Daniel tried his first jury trial within one month of getting his license to practice law. Daniel's skill as a personal injury lawyer in Bakersfield has not gone unnoticed. Daniel is proud of the fact that he was selected to teach at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. This trial advocacy school is widely considered to be the best in the country. What does jury trial experience and trial skills mean to the client? That Daniel will obtain top and full value for the client's case because insurance companies respect and fear a skilled and experienced trial lawyer. Daniel's professional dedication to the Kern County community has earned him nationwide recognition. He's been selected to the California Super Lawyers list (by Super Lawyers®) every year since 2009. In 2015, he was named Best Lawyer in Bakersfield by the Best of Bakersfield Reader's Choice Awards. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the United States. He's been a guest on Hot 94.1's “The Romeo Show”, Univision, and interviewed in major news outlets. Read Full Bio Danay Gonzalez Danay was born in Bakersfield and raised in Lamont, California. In this small town, her family owned a jewelry store where Danay grew up learning the value of community. There, she learned how to work hard and interact with customers. While they loved their home in Lamont, Danay's family moved to Bakersfield to pursue new opportunities when she was in the eighth grade. She went on to graduate from Ridgeview High School, where she enjoyed being in choir and theatre, reading and writing in her English classes, and debating politics with her fellow students in AP courses. After high school, Danay attended UCLA, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2013 (Once a Bruin, always a Bruin!). While she loved living in Los Angeles and experiencing a different life with new horizons in the city, she always knew that she wanted to come home and be a positive influence in her community. Growing up in Lamont, she saw that many of her classmates were afraid to speak up for themselves at the risk of being deported or getting their families in trouble. She saw them living in fear, and she knew that it wasn't right. She saw the way that the people of her community looked up to Daniel Rodriguez, not only for being a successful member of the Hispanic community but also for the way that he fought for the rights of her friends and neighbors. Because of his influence, she knew she wanted to become a lawyer and stand up for people's rights like he does. Coming from a family where her grandparents couldn't read, write, or speak English, Danay is passionate about giving a voice to the people who need it most. Read Full Bio Chantal A. Trujillo As a Bakersfield native, Chantal graduated from Centennial High School in 2004 (Go Golden Hawks!). Chantal then attended CSU Bakersfield for 2 years until transferring to the University of Texas where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She further pursued her education at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, TX, earning her Juris Doctor in 2011. After venturing to the Lone Star state, Chantal found herself back in Bakersfield, where she was born and raised. In late 2011, she joined the team at Rodriguez & Associates, where she has gained a home away from home. She is well-known for late nights at the office, consistently putting in the extra hours to achieve positive results in all of her cases. During Chantal's time at the firm, she has handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases, some of which have gone to jury trial and produced great verdicts. Working in this field has shaped Chantal tremendously into the kind of lawyer you forget is a lawyer because of how much of herself she pours into her cases. She truly breaks the mold by taking the time to understand and meet her clients' requests and concerns throughout the civil litigation process. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Take What Others Don't Want When Starting Out With Nick Schnyder Of Nick Schnyder Law Firms

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 24:50

Kevin Daisey chatted with Nick Schnyder, the Managing Partner at Nick Schnyder Law Firms helps personal injury victims get the compensation they deserve. He graduated top 8% of his law school class and has won numerous awards, including top 40 under 40 from National Trial Lawyers. His legal expertise, integrity, and negotiation skills are key to bringing justice and restoration to those wrongfully harmed by the fault of others. If negotiations fail, he is committed to filing suit to gain the true value of cases. Get insights on negotiating and climbing the ranks of law firms of this episode of the Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

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FIS Ep.37: Daniel Martinez - The Fight Lawyer!

Fight In Sight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 60:22

Daniel Martinez is an attorney and counselor at law recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 in the area of criminal defense who will fight for your rights, and is also a fighter who can knock you out with his left! His work with fighters in the UFC, BKFC, and elsewhere, makes him the perfect person to discuss fighter pay, contract negotiations, and other legal issues! Plus, stay with us as we talk about the ONE FC Grand Prix Semi Finals, Vettori's lucky gamble paying off, preview UFC 267, and a whole lot more! If you'd like to support the podcast, please check out our partners at Mid-Day Squares and use code: FIGHTINSIGHT15 to save 15% on your first order! Just click here: https://www.middaysquares.com/discount/FIGHTINSIGHT15 And welcome our new sponsor Inner Strength Products! For all your weightlifting needs, check them out at https://innerstrengthproducts.ca/ and be sure to tell them FIGHT IN SIGHT sent you! For sponsorship opportunities, to purchase our shirt/tank-top, or to find out how you can be a guest on the show, please email us at fightinsightpod@gmail.com. Finally, and most importantly, please follow/subscribe/leave a 5star-rating and be sure to tell your friends! The Fight Lawyer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefightlawyer/ FIGHT IN SIGHT IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightinsightpodcast/ FIGHT IN SIGHT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZW2w0va-VWeep_JtlhAjQ #ufc #onefc #law #lawyer #attorneyatlaw #danielmartinez #contract #contractnegotiation #negotiation #goodbehaviour #grandprix #triallawyer #trial badbehaviour #Vettori #teamlakay #podcast #ufc267 #yan #sandhagen #pokemon #pokemontcg #fanquestions #squidgame

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Episode 96: Demystifying Digital Marketing: Law Firm SEO with Jason Hennessey, SEO expert, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

Law Firm Marketing Catalyst

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 24:53

What you'll learn in this episode: How to avoid SEO charlatans and ensure your digital agency is getting results Why a beautifully designed website doesn't necessarily equal a high-ranking website Why an SEO strategy means nothing if a firm doesn't have a proper intake system What insights you'll find in Jason's new book, “Law Firm SEO” About Jason Hennessey Jason Hennessey is an internationally recognized SEO expert, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business executive. Since 2001, Jason has been reverse-engineering the Google algorithm as a self-taught student and practitioner of SEO and search marketing. His expertise led him to grow and sell multiple businesses, starting with a dot-com in the wedding industry. After presenting his SEO knowledge to a group of lawyers in 2009, Jason founded and later sold Everspark Interactive, cementing his reputation as a thought leader and authority in SEO for the legal industry. As CEO of Hennessey Digital since 2015, Jason grew a small consultancy to a $10MM+ business that made the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row in 2020, and he also runs SEO industry news site iloveseo.com. A keynote speaker and frequent podcast and webinar guest, Jason is a columnist for the Washington Post and a regular contributor to Entrepreneur, Inc., and the National Law Review. His team is currently preparing to open Hennessey Studios, a state-of-the-art audio and video production facility located in the Television Academy building in the heart of Hollywood where Jason will host a podcast interviewing entrepreneurs and business leaders. He also recently released his first book, Law Firm SEO, described as the “holy grail of digital marketing for lawyers.” Jason is a United States Air Force veteran and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A New York native, Jason launched his SEO career in Las Vegas and grew his reputation in the legal industry in Atlanta. He now lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Bridget, and their three children. Additional resources: Website: jasonhennessey.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhennessey/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonhennessey/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jason.hennessey.399 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonhennessey Published Book: Law Firm SEO: Exposing the Google Algorithm to Help You Get More Cases Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast Transcript: When Jason Hennessey discovered SEO in the early 2000s, it was a largely unknown novelty. Today, SEO is the cornerstone of digital marketing, and Jason leads a successful agency, Hennessey Digital, that specializes in SEO and digital marketing for law firms. He joined the Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast to talk about how he landed in the legal industry, why he's so passionate about empowering lawyers to understand SEO, and why he wrote his new book, “Law Firm SEO.” Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Welcome to The Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast. Today, my guest is Jason Hennessey,. Hennessey Digital works with law firms to maximize their SEO, their search engine optimization, and rankings. Today, with ranks being impacted by all aspects of the online world, Jason's firm works with law firms on their websites, blogs and social media in order to maximize their rankings on Google. We'll learn more about Hennessey Digital's work today. Jason, welcome to the podcast. Jason: Thank you, Sharon. I appreciate you having me. Sharon: We're so glad to have you. Thank you much. To me, SEO is its own art and science. You can't do a lot more besides that. You can't become an expert in other things. Tell us about your background there. Jason: It's not like I was a kid and I said, “I want to be an SEO person when I grow up.” There was no such thing. I got into SEO back in 2001. I had just finished college. I was going to UNLV in Las Vegas after I had gotten out the Air Force. I was contemplating taking the LSAT to get into law school, and then my journey took more of an entrepreneurial route. I started a couple of businesses. As a result of starting the businesses, I had to learn how to market these businesses, and search engine optimization was one of the first things I studied. Back then in 2001, when I got into SEO, there wasn't a lot of information on it. There were a couple of books that were reliable and a couple of blogs, so I started to read up on it and I got pretty good at it. Then in about 2008, I was living in Atlanta, Georgia—we relocated our family there—and I got asked to speak to a group of lawyers. There were 50 DUI law firms that didn't compete with each other, and they met for a mastermind in Atlanta. I got up there, didn't know anything about legal marketing, but I gave a presentation about how I was able to rank on Google for the keyword “wedding themes,” because one of my businesses was an e-commerce website. As a result of me being transparent, a couple of relationships were made; a couple of business cards were handed out, and that was the genesis of how I got into legal marketing. Sharon: Were they banging your door down saying they wanted you to do that for them? What happened there? Jason: After I showed them exactly how they could rank their websites on Google for the terms that were important to them with practical examples, I think they realized they didn't want to do that themselves; they wanted somebody to do it for them, or they already had people that were doing this for them that weren't as transparent or weren't getting results. That's how the conversation went: “Here's my card. Do you do this?” I'm like, “Well, not really, but give me your card. Maybe we can talk.” I thought, “Maybe there's something here. Maybe there are law firms that really need help with their marketing. They should be getting paid to do what they're good at, and that's being good lawyers, being in the courtroom, depositions.” We got one or two clients as a result of that. We turned those clients into case studies, and then we used those studies to grow our business. Sharon: Was there something that intrigued you about doing it in the legal world? Jason: It's probably one of the most competitive spaces from a digital marketing perspective. I was up for the challenge because here I was, ranking nationally for another competitive space, wedding favors and weddings, and this was a little bit different. I didn't know the vernacular of law, so I started to go the conferences. I would sit in the conferences and listen, and I would listen to the phone calls they were getting as clients were working with them to truly understand their world and that vernacular. Since 2008, I've been immersed in that industry, so I'm one of the thought leaders in legal marketing. I just published a book called “Law Firm SEO,” which I'm proud about. Sharon: Congratulations! We'll have a link to the book and you can tell me more about it. Jason: Thank you. Sharon: In our experience, when we started out we were working with defense firms, and they were still wondering whether they needed a website, let alone SEO. How do you find the reception now? Does everybody say, “Oh, yeah, we do that. We spend millions of dollars on it”? Jason: Yeah, we do a lot of work with personal injury law firms. There's a lot of demand in those markets, and those are some of the most competitive keywords from a pay-per-click perspective. There are lawyers that will pay $400 or $500 a click just to send somebody to their website. Over the years, we've also started to work with criminal defense lawyers, bankruptcy lawyers, even business attorneys as well. In fact, I actually found my business attorney—I live in Santa Clarita—by Googling. Even me, as a consumer on the other end, I use Google myself to try to find things, whether it's a restaurant or whatever. Particularly in this case, I found my business attorney that way. Sharon: Now, everybody finds everything today. The first thing you do is go on Google or one of the search engines. Whether you want it to or not, it puts it right there. Jason: Yes. Sharon: What's the reception? Today, is it more like, “Oh, tell me about it”? Is it more like, “We have guys who do that, but I'm not sure they're doing a good job”? What do you find? Jason: I think that's it. It's a very nebulous space, and most of the attorneys are not really educated on digital marketing. They should be, and it's a little intimidating. If you were to go to a bookstore and pick up a book on SEO, it's in the computer engineering section. Lawyers are not really—their brains, for the most part, generally aren't wired to be coders. That was one of the main reasons why I ended up writing this book. It was to educate and empower lawyers, whether you're just out of law school or if you run a very successful, hundred-person firm. It educates and empowers you to understand it without the complexity of understanding how to write code. I break it down in a very easy-to-understand format. As a result, lawyers will now be armed with the right information to make good decisions with their business, to know how to keep score when they're paying an SEO company, and overall how to not get taken advantage of. In our world, there are charlatans that, in some cases, will leverage the nebulous and confusing world of digital marketing. That was my biggest thing, to make sure lawyers are never getting taken advantage of in this world, too. Sharon: You're probably in a similar situation to us. Being a marketing and PR firm, we always find that if we're talking to a prospective client, they say, “We've done that. We've worked with people. It didn't work.” You find yourself being two steps behind before you even start. How do you handle that? Jason: This is one of the ways, to be honest with you. When they say, “Hey, I don't know. I've been burned so many times. It just doesn't work. I'm not sure if I should even do this,” we never really sell anything. When we work with a client, we're never selling; we lead with education, and the education is based on our experiences with the clients we work with today. In some cases, we'll be able to show them why it wasn't working, and we'll be able to educate them in a way so they understand it. If they really want more information, then we'll basically mail them a book. If they're curious about why it's truly not working, we'll say, “Here, read the book. This will give you a much bigger understanding of what goes on behind the scenes.” Sharon: Do you find today, because search engine rankings are so critical no matter what you do, that practice areas that weren't interested before are starting to come to you? Let's say the corporate practice area might have said, “What do I need it for?” Do you find they're showing more interest? Jason: Oh, yeah, 100%, corporate. We even work with Ben Crump, who's a national civil rights attorney. That wouldn't have been the practice area we would have started to go after as far as marketing ourselves 15 years ago; “Let's go after a civil rights attorney.” But now, it's important. There are different aspects of coming up with a strategy. Sometimes it's just educating. Even then, it's educating with answers, FAQs, and creating video content to be more of the trusted source when a consumer is in the market for an attorney for whatever it is they need the attorney for. So, there's definitely branding, there's direct response, and then sometimes there's educational content that they should be putting out on the web. Sharon: Are you called in by lawyers, by managing partners, by law firm marketers? Who calls you in? Jason: It really depends. We like working with marketing directors because they speak our language, but most of the attorneys we work with, a lot of them don't even spend a lot of time in the courtroom anymore. These are businesspeople that are very aggressive marketers. Sometimes the most successful lawyers are not the best in trial; it's the guys or the ladies that are actually the best marketers. In most cases, we either work with a marketing director or we'll work with the owner of the firm who is the partner that does the marketing, that one that's buying all the billboard ads and on TV and radio. That's typically who we work with. Sharon: Do you find that all works together? My question is, do you ever have to come in and say, “O.K., we've got to tear the website up and start over,” or “Let's take another look at your social media”? What happens? Jason: Yeah, in some cases, we'll take over a campaign and one of the first things we'll do is look at the website. We'll try to audit, like what are the blockers here, what's going to have the highest impact, what changes can we make right away that will have the highest impact? We'll get in and do that, but we also educate. We bring our clients along so they truly understand what we're doing and it's not confusing to them, because if it's not confusing to them, they'll appreciate us a little bit more. From there, once the site is fixed, sometimes we'll go for a redesign if that's needed. Sometimes the sites are nice as-is and we can take that and fix the technical, SEO side of it. From there, it comes down to a couple of things, like maintaining the integrity of the technical code. We do that on a regular basis. We develop content strategies where we write and publish content on our client's behalf, and then there's the stuff you guys do with PR in bringing the eyeballs to the website. That's so important. We work with PR companies for some of our clients. We also do something called link building, and link building is how you boost the popularity of your website. When somebody links to another website with a blue underlined link, that's like currency on the web, and that's how websites become popular. Once a website becomes popular, that's how it ranks well in Google, and that's how you start to get traffic. Sharon: You talked about charlatans. Are there companies that promise to give you a thousand links by tomorrow or something? Jason: Yeah, avoid those. Sometimes it's better just getting one link by becoming a member of the National Trial Lawyers or becoming a member of the Better Business Bureau. Sometimes that one link is better than a thousand of those spammy links that you referenced there. Sharon: Yeah, there's a lot you find if you're clicking around. What would you rank as the biggest barrier to success in this area for law firms, or what mistakes do you see? I guess those are two questions. What mistakes do you see in law firms? Jason: Making sure that you're following the right playbook and you have an agency that has some success in the area of law, because there is a difference between somebody that has a great deal of experience with e-commerce versus working with law firms. That's important, but believe it or not, the other side is that a lot of lawyers are spending a lot of money to bring in more phone calls and more leads, but sometimes that's where they fall down; they're not really prepared on their end with the proper intake. This was actually something we ran a study on, because one of our clients was saying, “Hey, I don't know why, but the SEO just doesn't seem like it's working.” We're looking at all the traffic and phone calls, and it's a campaign that's doing very well and it was really surprising to us. What we did was plant a lead into his intake. We filled out a form submission on his website, and it was a real, qualified lead. Thinking that we would get a phone call within at least an hour, nothing happened. Nothing happened the rest of the day, and it turned out that we got a call back two weeks later. We were like, “Well, that's the reason why.” If you're getting leads and you're getting back to people two weeks later, there's something obviously broken on your end with your intake. That inspired us to go out and do a whole study. We reached out to 700 law firms and planted the lead around the same time on a Monday morning. Believe it or not, 42 percent of the law firms that we reached out to didn't even respond back to us. Sharon: Wow! I can't say I'm surprised. So many times, we may not be handling the actual SEO, but we will work with the law firm and the people answering the phones to put a process together and that doesn't happen. Jason: That's critical, because it's one thing to spend a lot of money to generate the traffic and the leads, but to fall down when they actually call, that's a constraint. A lot of law firms during their growth, they have to fix that. Sharon: It's more than a constraint; it's a real waste of money if you're doing your job and they're not getting the phone calls. Jason: That's exactly right. Sharon: Then people are saying, “Well, if you're not going to respond, I'm going to call somewhere else.” Do you find resistance to search engine optimization? When you say that's what you do, do you find firms saying, “Oh, we do fine”? Jason: We're not in the business of cold calling people, because (a) good luck getting through the gatekeeper, and (b), you're selling what seems like snake oil in our industry because it has such a bad reputation. I think a lot of law firms don't really understand what is involved with SEO, so in some cases, they have a designer that designs them a new website and codes it and they say, “Do you do SEO?” and they say, “Yeah” and then they build a new website. A couple of weeks later, they have a nice website, and they think they have SEO now because they can check that box, like, “Oh yeah, my developer did the SEO on it.” That couldn't be further from the truth. SEO is something else. It's like your health. Seriously, I look at it like that. If you want to remain healthy, you don't just eat an apple and say, “O.K., I'm good now.” It requires constant jogging and eating healthy and dieting, and that's how SEO is. SEO is a core to your business. You have to continue to maintain it; you have to continue to make it better. Publishing content on a regular basis is important, making sure there are no issues within the code on a regular basis is important. It's definitely an ongoing strategy. It's just a matter of how aggressive you want to be. Sharon: What haven't we talked about that you want to let us know? Jason: The book that I wrote again is called “Law Firm SEO.” You can find it on Amazon. Sharon: “Law Firm SEO.” Why did you decide to write it? Jason: I decided to write this, again, because it's been 20 years of me learning this, and I genuinely wanted to give back. Like I said, I wanted someone in law school that is interested in the business side of law to get a general sense of what this takes; what this world that I'm going to be competing in looks like. So, for $25 on Amazon, you can tap into 20 years of experience that I've had to go through. Sharon: At one point, lawyers could do this all themselves. You didn't have social media and everything else that you need to think about today. Jason: Yeah, and that's point of the book. When you're starting out, you either have time or you have money to solve a problem. For example, my sprinklers broke this weekend. I don't know a lot about sprinklers. I can invest my time into going on YouTube and watching videos about how to fix sprinklers, or I could just call somebody and they can come and fix it. I'd prefer to use my money, in this case, to have somebody that's more professional come and fix it, but if I didn't have the money, guess what? I'm going to have to watch YouTube and figure this out myself. I think that's the same with law firms, whether you're just getting started or if you've been in practice for a long time. It really comes down to time versus money. Do you really want to learn this and, if that's the case, spend some time reading about it? The book was written in a way where those that read it could certainly spend time starting to learn and teach themselves this or, alternatively, you could be armed with information now that you've read the book, and then you could make a better decision in hiring somebody to help you. When people say, “Hey, is SEO still valuable? Should I be investing in this?” I don't think SEO is going away anytime soon. The question should be “Should I do SEO versus pay-per-click? Where would I invest my money?” I don't think it's an either/or question. I think if you're able to generate business from paid marketing, continue to feed that marketing channel with a budget and continue to generate business as a result of that. If you're able to generate business with organic, with SEO, again, same thing. Continue to test it, tweak it, and then keep ramping up where things are working. I think digital marketing for law firms is very valuable, and I genuinely hope those that are listening pick up the book, “Law Firm SEO”—it's available on Amazon—and I genuinely hope that you get some real value from it. Sharon: Jason, thank you so much for being with us today. This has been very interesting and informative. Jason: Thank you for having me. I appreciate it, Sharon.

How do I set up my legal practice on Google local search? with Jake Minick

Counsel Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 26:13

In this episode, I speak with Jake Minick -- the ‘Asheville DWI Guy'. Concentrating his practice in DWI / DUI Defense, he has handled hundreds of DWI cases throughout Western North Carolina. The National Trial Lawyers association has named Jake one of its Top 100 Trial Lawyers from 2014-2017. He is a General Member of the National College for DUI Defense, and has successfully completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's course on DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, a 24 hour course taught to officers trained in DWI investigations. We talk about: Why it's important for your firm to be on Google Local Some of the steps that you have to complete on Google Local Is putting your information on Google Local safe? How to register more than one location How to advertise on Google Local and getting better quality leads Resources mentioned in this episode:John Fisher and Thomas More: Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads Connect with Jake here: LinkedIn Facebook https://www.minicklaw.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com

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How do I set up my legal practice on Google local search? with Jake Minick

Counsel Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 26:10

In this episode, I speak with Jake Minick -- the ‘Asheville DWI Guy'. Concentrating his practice in DWI / DUI Defense, he has handled hundreds of DWI cases throughout Western North Carolina. The National Trial Lawyers association has named Jake one of its Top 100 Trial Lawyers from 2014-2017. He is a General Member of the National College for DUI Defense, and has successfully completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's course on DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, a 24 hour course taught to officers trained in DWI investigations. We talk about: Why it's important for your firm to be on Google Local Some of the steps that you have to complete on Google Local Is putting your information on Google Local safe? How to register more than one location How to advertise on Google Local and getting better quality leads Resources mentioned in this episode: John Fisher and Thomas More: Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads Connect with Jake here: LinkedIn Facebook https://www.minicklaw.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com

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A Few Minutes with Joseph DiNardo

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 34:36

Joseph DiNardo, Esq. is the Founder of Counsel Financial in 2000 and previously Joe practiced mass tort and personal injury law for over 26 years with his initial practice being in mesothelioma cases. During his extensive trial career, he represented thousands of injured plaintiffs, obtaining multi-million-dollar settlements and awards on many cases tried to verdict. Joe has spoken at numerous National Trial Lawyers events and appeared often at New York State and American Bar Association functions as well as the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and has dedicated most of his career to development and growth of financing within the legal industry since 1998. Joe has featured multiple times in legal and other media publications including "Best Lawyers in America." Outside of the workplace, Joe is a frequent traveler and enjoys trips to Aspen, CO where he enjoys the Rocky Mountains and the many outdoor activities there. While his day-to-day legal practice may have tapered, he still remains active in mediation and dispute resolution on a regular basis. Joe also stays fit by regular workouts and exercising when he's travelling and at home. Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

America's Lawyer: Mike Papantonio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 36:01

Mike Papantonio is a senior partner with Levin Papantonio, one of the largest and most well-known plaintiffs' law firms in the United States. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the country has led to numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of innocent victims of corporate greed and malfeasance. Mike is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy; a fellow in both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers; a member of The National Trial Lawyers (past president), the American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Justice Association (former board of directors); and he was one of the youngest inductees into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is also the host of “America's Lawyer,” an international television show, where he exposes corporate negligence and government corruption. And, Mike is an acclaimed author who has written several novels based on his cutting-edge work: Law And Disorder, Law And Vengeance, Law And Addiction, and co-author of the soon-to-be-released Inhuman Trafficking (available for preorder here). Mike was instrumental in launching “Mass Torts Made Perfect,” which holds annual conferences for the top personal injury attorneys, teaching successful litigation strategies to use against multi-national corporations and mentoring lawyers to help them improve and grow their legal practice. Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

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686: David vs Goliath with Matt Dolman

SharkPreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 18:53

David vs Goliath Matt Dolman, Dolman Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 686 Matt Dolman Matt Dolman is lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocated Forum. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum honors attorneys who have secured verdicts and/or settlements in excess of $2 million dollars. Less than 1% of practicing lawyers have achieved such status. Matthew became a member before his thirty-fifth birthday. He has been selected by his colleagues as a Florida Super Lawyer on multiple occasions. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Further, Matthew was recently selected as a 2020 Florida Legal Elite, which appears every summer in Florida Trends magazine. Florida Legal Elite presents a prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers and represents fewer than 1.2% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida. The attorneys listed in Florida Trend's Legal Elite exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and have garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues. Matthew was previously selected by his peers as Legal Elite in 2017 and 2011. Matthew has been named to the top 100 trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and was repeatedly selected among the top 40 trial lawyers under the age of 40 by the same organization. He has served as lead counsel on cases in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. He has been awarded a perfect 10.0 score by Avvo.com; a national consumer rating service for attorneys and was recognized in 2012 with the “Client Choice Award” by Avvo, based on feedback from former clients. The American Academy of Attorneys has selected Matthew among the top 100 personal injury lawyers in the United States. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matt Dolman about protecting people from the negligence of large corporations. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: ● Why even the worst trial lawyer is better than 99% of lawyers who never go to court. ● How insurance companies don't want to pay people more than they have to. ● Why lawyers with TV commercials don't get higher payouts from insurance companies. ● How the biggest mistake a plaintiff can make in a personal injury case is not getting medical care. ● How some lawyers are leaving money on the table by letting others litigate their cases. Connect with Matt: Guest Contact Info Twitter @dolmanlaw Instagram @dolmanlawgroup Facebook facebook.com/dolmanlawgroup LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group Links Mentioned: dolmanlaw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Eliciting Empathy with Tucker Merrigan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 19:45

Tucker Merrigan is a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP along with his brother, Peter M. Merrigan, and his father, Thomas T. Merrigan. He represents individual clients throughout Massachusetts and the U.S. Merrigan's practice concentrates on cases involving personal injury, defective medical devices, dangerous drugs, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, and insurance law. In both 2015 and 2016, he was named a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. Merrigan earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Tufts University. As an undergraduate, Merrigan was captain of the Varsity Men's lacrosse team at Tufts, earning All-American and Scholar All-America honors. He then went on to graduate with Dean's Honors from New England School of Law. As a law student, he served on the board of the Student Bar Association. Merrigan is currently a member of the American Association for Justice, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Boston Bar Association, and Massachusetts Bar Association. He serves as a Big-Brother in the Big-Brother Big-Sister foundation of Greater Boston. On the show, Merrigan discusses the entrepreneurship required to manage a thriving law practice and positive developments he's seen in the plaintiffs' bar over the last year. Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media. Enjoy the show.

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Making Your Law Firm “Fireproof”, with Mike Morse

Grow Your Law Firm

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 33:44

Making Your Law Firm “Fireproof”, with Mike Morse Attorney Mike Morse owns and operates Michigan's largest personal injury firm specializing in car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases. He founded the firm in 1995 and has led his team of 150 legal professionals in winning over one billion dollars for his clients. Mike travels across the country, speaking on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FIREPROOF. He also hosts a weekly podcast, Open Mike, in which he shares advice on the law and casts a spotlight on important legal issues affecting society. Furthermore, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Association for Justice, and the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mike is also involved with many charitable organizations including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Mike has received many awards and accolades, including being named one of America's 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine, Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, Super Lawyer's Top-Rated Lawyer, and a Top 100 Injury Attorney by National Trial Lawyers. Mike has also received multiple Golden Gavel Awards for his award-winning commercials and garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. He is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit. Mike is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He began his college education at the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelors-of-Science in business. He graduated with honors in 1989, and subsequently earned a Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude from the University of Detroit School of Law. In his free time, Mike loves to golf, travel, and spend time with his three daughters. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Mike grew his law firm to become the largest PI firm in Michigan Two of the crucial pillars of growing a law firm that most lawyers get tripped up on Learning to delegate The importance of hiring those who are strong in areas where you are weaker The value of establishing core values Creating your firm's “jumbotron” The power of knowing your firm's numbers Resources: Website: https://www.855mikewins.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mikemorselawfirm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mikemorselawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/855mikewins Additional Resources: PILMMA's Super Summit https://learn.pilmma.org/pilmma-super-summit-2021 The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/free-resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://learn.pilmma.org/join-pilmma

#10: Mike Papantonio in The Heart of Law

Stories of Divorce Resiliency

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 40:45

How, indeed, do we “turn our back from the bull?” Interestingly enough, world-renowned Mike Papantonio一also known as America's Lawyer一tells us how. In this deep-dive, Mirena and Mike (aka Pap) shoot the breeze on the many nuances of lawyering and life. Kudos to our sophic anchor for tracking down one of the most influential and versatile attorneys in our country. With her gift of gab, Mirena introduces us to the award-winning torts attorney, multi-media talk-show host, National Trial Lawyers co-owner, Mass Torts Made Perfect conference founder/co-owner, NW Florida waterways advocate (with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., no less!), athlete, musician, pilot, fiction author extraordinaire all rolled in one … What can't Pap do? Interestingly enough, the diversity and excellence of his endeavors attest to the anthem he lives by: “maintaining the quality of life in anything you're doing.” When he challenges young associates in his firm to participate in their book club (expecting them to read Orwell's 1984, Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea, Lescroart's The Fall, Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men) so they can broaden their worldview and learn how to genuinely interact with a jury, it seems he has invaluable insight on the human psyche. It looks like he knows the secret to a well-balanced, well-lived life. Even at the apex of his career, he profoundly says with conviction, “You can't live singularly as a lawyer. That can't be your only identity.” And live, he does. Pap shares how he first encountered the love-of-his-life while “dropping a wing,” barely 50 yards from crashing into The Bonanza as he was flying his plane. Beyond saving him from a near miss and after 37 years of marriage with the “fine-looking blonde at the end of the bar,” he quips about an old Chinese proverb, “You got to take care of anybody who saves you … ” The lighthearted conversation continues as Pap brightens when he talks about his daughter, Sarah, who blazes her own trail in trial law. In shows like these, we enjoy the rarity of when we catch a glimpse of someone who can confidently look ahead一secure in his “ability and foresight”一one who disarmingly refuses to grasp life too tightly, too insecurely, too fearfully. He has fame that envelops him, a career that supports him, contemporaries who respect him, friends who enjoy him, a family who loves him. And then we elegantly discover the secret to how we can completely “turn our back from the bull.” EPISODE SURVEY[00:02:50] Adapting to the pandemic[00:16:06] Flying on a plane and meeting the love of his life[00:20:05] The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. [00:22:02] Mass Tort Made Perfect conference[00:28:38] The effects of third-party capital [00:37:13] Improving mass torts for clients QUOTABLE QUOTES: "You either shut down under adversity or you create and you expand under adversity.” “You have to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results. You have to take extraordinary chances.” “It's really easy … to get into the same mode where all you're thinking about is what you're told to think … [your] daddy did it this way, [your] neighbor does it this way and, therefore, this is the only way [you] can do it一It's really dangerous. “ Just take a minute; take a breath and look up a little bit higher … to something that is not the norm and try it .. Not only will it change the financial aspect of their practice, but it will also change their excitement in their quality of life. “I have a saying … called ‘Turning Your Back on the Bull' … have enough confidence in who you are and in your ability, and in your foresight, and [in] your vision, [but] if you don't have confidence in there, you will never turn your back on the bull. A great bullfighter does that.” "See, that's part of itーof who you are or [who you are] not, and you can't really put on a show. You can't lie to a jury … They'll see through it if it's not genuine." ABOUT OUR GUEST Senior Partner of Levin Papantonio Rafferty, P.A. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy Host of America's Lawyer, a television show on RT America, and Co-host of Ring of Fire, a popular radio program. Inducted into the National Trial Lawyers' Hall of Fame (2015) and Former President of The National Trial Lawyers (2012) Author of multiple novels, including four motivational books for lawyers and a series of legal thrillers Member of The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, The International Society of Barristers, The National Trial Lawyers Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, The American Justice Association, The Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and The Florida Justice Association Recipient of several prestigious awards, including but not limited to, the Compassionate Gladiator Award from the Florida Justice Association (2019), Defender of Justice Award by the American Association for Justice (2015), and the Perry Nichols Award by the Florida Justice Association (2011) LINKS FROM THE SHOW Peek into Mike's impressive bio and LinkedIn Looking for a thrill? Jump into the pages of Pap's legal thriller series: Law and Disorder, Law and Vengeance, and Law and Addiction Educate and Encourage! Here are some more of Papantonio's works: Resurrecting Aesop - Fables Lawyers Should Remember (2000), Clarence Darrow, The Journeyman - Lessons for the Modern Lawyer (1997), and In Search of Atticus Finch - A Motivational Book for Lawyers (1996) Pap's Radio Show, Ring of Fire in Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook Visit Mirena's Chic Website and LinkedIn Shownotes and podcast content management by Caryl Veloso

An Attorney with a Blended Family Shares Best Practices in Divorce

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 50:51

In this episode, Sherry interviews family law attorney Lindsey Easterling. Lindsey has been awarded with many accomplishments including being ranked in the Top 40 Under 40 in National Trial Lawyers as well as being voted in the Top 10 for Best Client Satisfaction in 2017 by the American Institute of Family Lw Attorneys. Not only is Lindsey an attorney but she also has a blended family of her own. In this interview, Lindsey shares pitfalls that she sees clients make as well as providing tips for how to prepare for the legal process of divorce. She also shares some best practices for co-parenting. This episode is chock-full of helpful tips!

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Think Outside Your Zip Code With Matt Dolman Of Sibley Dolman Gipe

The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 37:57

Kevin Daisey talks to Matthew A. Dolman, an award winning and nationally recognized personal injury and civil trial attorney and Managing Partner at Sibley Dolman Gipe. This firm is comprised of eight personal injury lawyers and actively litigates serious personal injury lawsuits along with first and third party insurance claims throughout Florida. He has been selected by his peers as a "Superlawyer" in 2013, 2014 and 2015, "Up and Coming" Legal Elite by Florida Trend's Magazine, and one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! --- Array Law is Bold Marketing For Law Firms arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

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#9: Keith Givens in The Heart of Law

Marketing as a Foreign Language

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 82:12

In the first-ever, face-to-face episode, Mirena invites business and legal mogul Keith Givens of The Cochran Firm to The Heart of Law. While he calls himself "a custodian of the brand of Johnnie Cochran," faithfully overseeing the 50-year-old Cochran dynasty, Keith is no slouch himself. With a master's degree in Psychology and another graduate degree in Business from Georgia Tech, his aptitude did not go unnoticed by a professor who corralled him into pursuing law despite his disinterest in the field. Who would have thought a gigantic, old oak tree would pave the way for his accidental success as a plaintiff lawyer? After four decades of making history with his friends Jack Smith and Johnnie Cochran, they turn the legal world upside-down and inside-out, helping hundreds of clients and winning billions of dollars in settlements. Throughout the show, we listen to Keith paying extraordinary homage to the superstar litigator, Johnnie Cochran. While Keith walks us through Johnnie's fame and courageous battle against cancer, we find ourselves shocked at the otherworldly work ethic of a genius who refused to let death overcome his mission. Keith says, “ … [Johnnie is] our greatest asset and ally.” During the deep dive, our astute host asks Keith to describe the delicate balance between the business of law and the practice of law. We have to agree with Mirena; Keith makes it all look effortless—even after he says, "It's very hard to run 42 law firms in a way that they're all kind of humming together.” After all, who else can say they head 42 successful firms? Meanwhile, even as he talks about the joys of running the conglomeration with his sons (and a few other family members), Keith keenly gives sage advice on risk measurement and management, superior research and preparation, and not having an aversion to courtroom losses. Steadily providing credit to the brand and reputation of his progenitor, Keith gives five core values (or the 5 “C's”) he fiercely upholds at The Cochran Firm: Commitment, Client-Focused, Compassion, Competence, and Community. As Keith consistently understates his role in the Cochran empire—recalling Johnnie's humility, motivation, compassion, focus, and dedication to family—we cannot help but admire our modest herald who refuses to call attention to himself. Perhaps, even if he doesn't care to admit it, he has all these splendid qualities himself. As far as we know, like the old oak tree that marked his journey into law, Keith Givens stands stalwart and steadfast “providing tremendous shade” and deeply rooted into our American way of life. EPISODE SURVEY [00:03:09] Humble beginnings and a serendipitous journey to law[00:12:52] Keith's friendship and partnership with Johnnie Cochran[00:35:37] The future of the Cochran firm[00:40:50] Navigating the balance between litigation and business[00:54:25] Working as a lawyer alongside two sons[01:12:32] The five core values of success for trial lawyers QUOTABLE QUOTES: “Our core and our continued focus on what we do well and enjoy is not going to change.” “Never risk more than you can afford to lose.” “In our firm and in my professional life … my legacy is not nearly as important as my obligation to recognize, promote, protect the brand … and the legacy of Johnnie Cochran … I think what he stood for as a man and what he represented as a lawyer over decades of his service is something that, if I spend the rest of my professional career trying to give that honor and recognition and live up to those standards then that makes me happy.” “In order to be successful, you have to be committed to whatever you're going to do.” “When you make it, from a business standpoint … you never become bulletproof and invincible because there's always a project that will and can wash you up … ” “ … You can't possibly calculate all of the things that could happen over time. So you need to stay humble. You need to stay alert. You need to stay open to all … changes.” “Capital is important to success ... you can't do a lot of good if you're not doing pretty well yourself.” “You have to understand this is a service industry ... It's not about the lawyer … it's not really about the system. You just have to function within it and use the system [because] it's about the client.” “Dial into the community of what you are doing … and not giving back. It's giving. I mean, there should be a level of unconditional giving. Giving back implies that somebody's giving something to you, and you've got to give back. It's more important to give than it is to think in terms of giving back.” “Being a trial lawyer and protecting the right to trial by jury, fighting for the Constitution, everything associated with justice is extremely noble and very right and very good. But if you do not recognize the business aspect of what we do, you're not going to be well enough financially or otherwise, or even develop the infrastructure to best serve the clients.” ABOUT OUR GUEST: Co-founder and Managing Partner of The Cochran Firm P.C. Obtained over $1 Billion in case verdicts and settlements for clients, including the largest settlement of an Environmental Case in the U.S. Read about Keith's $700 Million Dollar Settlement Largest verdict for a Wrongful Death case in Alabama Former President of the National Trial Lawyers (2008), The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (1999 - 2000), The Alabama Civil Justice Foundation (2001), and the Southeast Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (1994, 1997), Member of the Editorial Board for The Trial Lawyer Magazine and The RoundTable: America's 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers (2011, 2012, 2013) LINKS FROM THE SHOW Check out Keith's killer bio, Instagram, and LinkedIn The Cochran Firm and the legend behind the name The Cochran Firm's Instagram Visit Mirena's posh website and LinkedIn Quote Card and Thumbnail Design by Luisa de Macedo Shownotes and podcast content management by Caryl Veloso, founder of Almond Tree Writers' Ink, LLC.

Las Vegas Injury Attorney - Marcus Berg

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 32:59

Marcus Berg was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Maryland. He graduated from Tulane University in 2001 with a double major in Finance and Information Systems. In 2005, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School. Berg moved to Las Vegas in 2006 and became an attorney at one of Nevada's largest Insurance Defense law firms. While there, Marcus focused in the areas of General Liability Defense, Corporate Law and Intellectual Property for three years prior to joining one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in Las Vegas.In 2012, Marcus Berg and Boyd Moss joined together to found Moss Berg Injury Lawyers with the mission of helping people in the community take on insurance companies. Giving personal attention and treating everyone fairly is the goal at Moss Berg Injury Lawyers.Berg currently focuses his practice on fighting for the rights of people injured in automobile accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls and worker's compensation claims. Berg is admitted to practice in all Nevada state courts, Federal Court in Nevada and Colorado and has the rare distinction of being admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Marcus is a member of the Nevada and Clark County Bar Associations, Nevada Justice Association and American Justice Association. Berg has the highest distinction among attorneys with an AV Preeminent rating per Martindale Hubbel based on the reviews of his peer attorneys in Las Vegas. Berg has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada by The National Trial Lawyers, as well as “Legal Elite in Las Vegas” by Nevada Business Magazine.Berg has successfully litigated hundreds cases. Once, over the span of three months, Berg successfully obtained three plaintiff jury verdicts at trial. Additionally, Berg has won hundreds of arbitration hearings and workers' compensation hearings.Brought to you by - https://senditrising.com/Sources - https://www.sfgate.com/cnet/article/Google-angers-employees-with-hypocritical-16307416.phphttps://9to5google.com/2021/07/12/new-google-drive-desktop/https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/9/22569954/tiktok-automated-moderation-video-removal-nudity-minor-safetyhttps://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/tiktok-tells-employees-return-office-161544466.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKHF1_BY6uKIUsdGFQr-8rnIMhZzxBKsab9ATjg_tZQJXx3tFGODgbcqpn-UHMo2J7Y2XRsPrH3nWM2lDzp_J6zQI5zK0bCy7qi63Y9O3VxsJYeHBLpOhwbvIuxt5am_UUuB-WzIeimVQJn8uyepvsW9XnCD1k1ZDP2RRZgZy3TM

Mark DeBofsky | Employee Benefits / ERISA Law

Employee to Lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 54:22

Attorney Mark DeBofsky is a member of DeBofsky Sherman Casciari Reynolds P.C. as well as an adjunct professor of law at University of Illinois-Chicago John Marshall Law School. He is a prolific author who has written many journal articles and has been a regular columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin since 2004. Mark DeBofsky is also an annual contributor to the ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits published by the American Bar Association and served for many years as a senior editor of Employee Benefits Law published by Bloomberg. Mark DeBofsky is also a frequent speaker and has lectured at conferences sponsored by many organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago Bar Association and LexisNexis/Mealey's. Many of his cases have resulted in precedent setting decisions issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits. In 2008, he was nominated as a finalist for LexisNexis' Insurance Law Center Policyholder Attorney of the Year award. Attorney DeBofsky is proud to have been recognized by his peers in the legal profession with the coveted AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. He was named a Super Lawyer in Employee Benefits/ERISA in every year since 2009, and since 2011, he has been listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and among the Top 10 in Illinois in 2017. Recently, the National Trial Lawyers has named him one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Illinois. He has also been ranked by the Leading Lawyers Network.

Episode 12 - How To Build A Mold Injury Case with Environmental Attorney Robert McKee

Exposing Mold

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 56:07 Transcription Available

Exposing Mold - Episode 12 - How To Build A Mold Injury Case with Environmental Attorney, Robert McKeeRobert McKee, is an expert environmental injury litigator and partner of the McKee Law Group in Florida. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science with highest honors from the University of Florida. Prior to commencing his legal career, he developed enterprises as a South Florida landscape contractor and nurseryman. Enraged by injustice, Robert enrolled in law school at St. Thomas University School of Law, from which he graduated with honors while being a Law Review member. In 1993, Robert became an associate with Krupnick Campbell Malone Roselli Buser Slama & Hancock. His unique background in agricultural science put him as an integral part in the firm's litigation by representing hundreds of farmers against E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Inc. Robert specializes in toxic torts, agricultural, environmental, commercial, and complex products liability litigation. He handles toxic exposure and contamination cases throughout the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Robert has litigated against many of the world's largest companies, including DuPont, Novartis, Basf, Exxon and BP. Among other recognitions, Robert has been certified as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers in 2012, as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in 2008, as one of “South Florida's Top Lawyers” in 2010, 2011 and as one of “America's Most Honored Professionals.” Robert is also AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for practicing law with the “highest level of legal ability and ethics.” And last but not least, Robert won one of the largest single plaintiff mold contamination cases, nationwide. The damage award included $10 million for expected future medical expenses, more than $1.2 million for past and future lost earnings, and $35 million for loss of capacity to enjoy life.In this episode, listeners learn how important tips on how to build their mold injury case. If you've been affected by mold and want to contribute to our efforts, visit our Patreon or GoFundMe page to donate today.Patreon - patreon.com/exposingmoldGoFundMe - gofund.me/daf1233eWe understand the huge financial loss mold causes. You can do your part by Liking, Sharing, Commenting, and Rating our content. We need your support to raise awareness of this devastating illness so that people can get the help they deserve.Transcript:English - https://bit.ly/2SEpVCo Spanish - https://bit.ly/3ii0vFFResources:[1] McKee Law Group, LLC - http://www.themckeelawgroup.com/ [2] McKee's victory for a mold injured client - https://yhoo.it/3p4qOQM [3] How to become an environmental lawyer - https://bit.ly/2SHlEOy, https://bit.ly/3fByLKaSupport the show (https://www.gofund.me/daf1233e)

F*ck it, Mask Off

In Camera Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 38:04

On the tenth anniversary of the Trial Lawyers Summit, The National Trial Lawyers' most sought after event, and one of the most popular conferences for lawyers and legal industry business in the year, took place from May 4th to 7th in Miami and In Camera Podcast was there to tell you all about it. After 14 long months since we last covered a live legal conference, we got our masks, our branded swag, and what is left of our in-person skills and ventured to Miami Beach to spend a week in the company of other lawyers and legal professionals to get caught up in how our world has changed since we all last met. From the newcomers to the oldtimers, the unexpected to the surprising, this conversation looks at the things that stood out but most importantly about how it felt to be back to somewhere that feels more familiar than the pandemic lives we have been living this past 14 months. Send us your questions at ask@incamerapodcast.com Enjoy the show? Please don't forget to subscribe, tell your coworkers, and leave us a review!

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#3: Howard Nations, of The Nations Law Firm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 90:57

What happens when the esteemed godfather of mass torts, Howard Nations, decides to hit the town and shoot the breeze with Mirena? Well, of course, we stutter to a stop, sit mesmerized, and hang onto every perfect doctrine he sends our way! In The Heart of Law's third episode, our incisive host, Mirena Umizaj enjoys the riveting, first-hand account of Howard's stint as a US Army intelligence officer commissioned as a Russian translator—intercepting cryptic messages from a Soviet naval base in a northern island off Hokkaido, Japan. After eavesdropping on submarines, fleets, and every bit of water traffic for months, life in the military intelligence pretty much set the tone for the disciplined and purposeful life Howard led throughout his 55+ years practicing law. Howard gives copious, razor-sharp advice on how to survive in the cutthroat mass tort business. Ironically, resisting avarice and the “absolute disregard for money,” with “total expulsion” of materialism charts the course to a successful outcome of a case. Dovetailing that ideology with mental fortitude, depositional ingenuity, strategic witness management, and profound procedural patience, he gives us a basic (even banal) formula of an honorable value-system tested by time. During half of the show, their conversation turns on a sober note as Howard and Mirena immerse us into the complex acquisition of mass tort cases, hundreds of millions of dollars depleted, ethical dilemmas, hedge fund controversies, conflict of interests, lead purchasing, and contentions within the industry. They touch on austere issues like gigantic med-tech and pharma companies distributing defective products, as well as disquieting financial games negatively affecting people's lives. Inversely, we have an awareness about the meaningful life Howard leads. We hear a deep love for his family, his plight for the weak (he is famed for representing over 300 pro bono cases), and three decades of passionately teaching law. We grasp how he fearlessly copes with a family tragedy, endearing us as he flouts every cynicism life thrusts his way. He shares his knowledge freely, exercises systematically, reads voraciously … all the while, managing to disarm us with his stalwart faith. What a testament to us all. People like Howard make living in this not-so-happy world so worthwhile. EPISODE SURVEY [00:07:02] In the U.S. Army Military Intelligence as a Russian linguist [00:12:23] once tort reform happened in Texas, Howard adapted and reinvented himself, starting a mass tort firm and changing the entire game. [00:16:35] Howard officially declares himself to be a mass tort lawyer. [00:16:57] Adventures with Zyprexa and 78 depositions all over the country. [00:21:48] "And they said, 'We'll never pay you a thousand cases!' So I said, 'Okay; then pay me on 999.' " [00:41:58] On the Trial Lawyer's Summit and the Entrepreneurship of Law. QUOTABLE QUOTES " The thing is, you have to have an absolute disregard for money because if you're worried about money, don't get in the mass tort business because [in the industry] there's a complete, total expulsion of money." "You have to be fearless because if you're not fearless, you'll worry yourself to death." "The outcomes are only as good as what you gather." "You have to have skillsets for a trial ... you have to have a lot of skills in depositions because depositions are a crucial part of mass torts." You have to be articulate with experts because choosing the right expert [and] getting them prepared … [and] keeping them under control is a major part of mass torts." "You have to have the world's greatest patience ... because it's a five-year proposition." “I give back by education and by sharing everything.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Check out Howard's Fully Loaded Bio Swing by Howard's Practice Catch Howard's NTL Interview of Top 100 Lawyers Visit Mirena's Chic Website and LinkedIn Resources Howard recommends: Trial Lawyers College, Trial School Show Notes and content management by Almond Tree Writers' Ink, LLC's Founder, Caryl Veloso ABOUT OUR GUEST: Howard Nations A trailblazer in personal injury and civil litigation, as well as mass tort for over 55 years. Leader of the trial bar President of The National Trial Lawyers, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, the Belli Society, and the Aletheia Institute Five years on AAJ's Executive Committee A pioneer in courtroom technology and the first attorney to have computer-generated liability and medical animations admitted into evidence at trial. Co-founded AAJ's National College of Advocacy One of the most sought-after educators in the law profession. Howard's Published Papers, Articles, & Editorials Howard's Awards Howard's Acceptance Speech for Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame Award 2012 Howard's Superlative Resume'

#2: John Romano, of Romano Law Group

Beyond the Bar with Elizabeth Magazine, ESQ

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 88:50

Palpable wisdom fills hyperspace as soon as we meet John Romano—a treasured monarch and esteemed advocate in civil and criminal law. In The Heart of Law's second episode, our insightful host, Mirena Umizaj, astutely deconstructs the many ways John juggles life, lawyer-hood, and love. Throughout the deep dive, she interacts with the sage trial attorney and strategically positions us to appreciate John's richly unassuming paradigmatic worldview. Less than five minutes into the show, John disarms us with his dynamic admission of never angling to retire, hoping to live well over 115 years old! Interestingly, despite a robust practice consuming his professional life, he juxtaposes it by giving us a glimpse into a vibrantly remarkable homelife. He shares priceless delight in attending PTA meetings, coaching sports teams, sitting through award ceremonies, enjoying numerous kids' events and snow-capped vacations. John invites us into an idyllic family—proudly talking about his grandchildren and four successful sons, Erik, Todd, Chad, & Ryan, and consistently glowing about Nancy, his bride and “angel” of 51 years. Curiously, how has he managed it all? One secret to his humble success stems from this axiom: “To me, life ... comes down to one word: Relationships.” His non-condescending, approachable posture in dealing and caring for people (from jurors to judges, witnesses to police officers, doctors to nurses, priests/rabbis to nuns, hotel staff to his associate staff) shatters every ruthless stereotype lawyers tend to snag. On mellow reverb, he emphasizes respect and kindness, continually dovetailing it to real success in life and the legal profession. Almost accidentally, he endears us. With John, our inspiration slowly dawns on us as we realize we have somehow taken our seat in the midst of a contemplative servant-leader. As Mirena pushes deeper into the conversation with John, we discover hard lessons he learned because of poor investments. He vulnerably describes (for the first time in public) the detrimental financial decision he made in constructing an environmentally state-of-the-art corporate building. He shares his deep regret at how the economic loss negatively impacted his family and practice, contrasting it with the relief he felt at the unconditional support his firm received from people who cared. When she asks how (and where) else he directs his “energy and compassion,” he resolutely responds: “You just go at it with everything you've got!” And sure enough, he does. If John did rule a kingdom, he lends us a picture of a magnanimous monarchy—rich with opportunities, goodwill, conscience, humility, and service. What a privilege to hear someone like him talk about the richness of life. To say John is a rare soul is an understatement indeed . . . and in deed. WE DISCUSS [00:32:15] Energy, compassion, and a better work ethic. [00:42:01] Wisdom and the dire consequences of bad decisions. [01:13:36] On hosting a seminar that doesn't focus on being a big cocktail party. [01:15:33] John revisits this February's 36th Annual John Romano's Workhorse Seminar, a seminal convention sponsored by the FJA Research and Education Foundation, which he and Nancy co-produced. [01:17:50] A sneak-peak on the 37th Workhorse Seminar [01:21:19] Young lawyers and four-speed race cars [01:24:39] Mentoring joyfully and in a heartbeat and just a phone call away. [01:24:57] About the upcoming 37th Annual Workhorse Seminar and planned mentorship initiative. QUOTABLE QUOTES “To me, life ... comes down to one word: Relationships.” “No, the practice of law doesn't consume me. The relationships and the practice of law do. And I love it. And that's why I will never, ever, ever, ever retire. I want to do this forever.“ “ You have till midnight to sulk when you win a case. You have till midnight to celebrate ... I say to the lawyers: Get it out of your system! ” “[Some of] the greatest lawyers that I've known...have been … Kinder, gentler … their goodness just spills out, and to me, that's what makes them good; they're not trying to show everybody [they're the] smartest or the biggest or the strongest or the fastest . . . [they] take care of people.” “It was poor judgments and decisions made by John Romano that made that happen!” “It is unnecessary to go off and build an experimental building when I haven't thought through the what-ifs.” “I believe extraordinary things are going to happen every day and every week and every month. And they do.” “You can be a realist and be an optimist.” “When it comes to people, make decisions with your heart.” “The most important thing that comes out of a crisis is what you learn about … the way you behaved during the crisis.” “Some of the best lawyering I have ever done has been in cases where the verdict came back against our side. And when you've given it everything, you can feel good saying we gave it everything.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Check-out John's Fully Loaded Kudos Swing by John's Practice Visit Mirena's Interweb Crib and LinkedIn Causes John champions: Florida Justice Association, National Trial Lawyers, Mass Torts Made Perfect, Taos Injury Lawyers, AAJ State Trial Lawyers Association, Trojan Horse Method Resources John recommends: Trial Lawyers College, Trial School Book a free call with FIRESIDE to talk about your marketing needs. Show Notes by Almond Tree Writers' Ink, LLC's Founder, Caryl Veloso ABOUT OUR GUEST: John Romano's Books & Publications John Romano, Opening Statement: Winning the Jury, PESI Law Publications, 2004 John Romano, The Deposition Field Manual, PESI Law Publications, 2002 John Romano, Strategic Use of Circumstantial Evidence, Kluwer Law Book Publishers, Inc., September 1986 John Romano, Co-Author/State Editor, Depositions, (Fla. Edition), Knowles Law Book Publishing Company, 1984

Ep. 8: James Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 26:31

James Magazine of is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Distinguished Counsel, Clearwater Bar Association, West Pasco Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents 2014 and 2015 Litigator Award recipient, and 2010 – 2019 named Florida Super Lawyer. Jim was also selected in Trends Legal Elite and recognized as one of the TOP 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Florida. In August 2017 & 2020 Jim was awarded the Lifetime Achievement selection to America's Top 100 Attorneys.

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Kyle Farrar & Wesley Ball│Brown v. Silvi, et al.│$11.7 million verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 100:08

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball of Farrar and Ball, LLP (http://fbtrial.com/) Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Farrar & Ball trial attorneys Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball share how they secured justice for Shanika Brown and her infant daughter, who underwent arm and leg amputations, respectively, after being ejected from a car that hit a blown truck tire from a concrete mixer owned by Silvi Concrete on I-295 in New Jersey. The failed Bridgestone L315 tire, which was poorly retreaded by McCarthy Tire and negligently maintained by Silvi Concrete, was left in the roadway and caused the car Brown and her daughter were riding in to swerve and crash. Bridgestone, the original manufacturer of the tire, settled pre-trial. McCarthy Tire settled early in the trial and Silvi Concrete settled with the infant daughter before the case was presented to the jury. A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania jury ultimately assigned 85 percent of the blame to Silvi Concrete and returned a verdict of $10.6 million to Shanika Brown and $65,000 to Shanika's mother, who was driving the vehicle. Combined with delay damages, the verdict totaled $11.7 million. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Kyle Farrar Kyle Farrar is a veteran litigator with an active trial caseload in state and federal courts across the country. He has secured record jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of individuals injured by dangerous products and reckless and negligent parties. In addition, he has taken leading roles in high-profile multidistrict litigation (MDL) in cases involving dangerous and defective medical products. Kyle began his career at one of the nation's largest law firms, representing Fortune 500 companies in multimillion-dollar lawsuits. He founded his firm to focus on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries caused by tire blowouts, tread separation and tire failure linked to defective tires and automotive products. Kyle is a national thought leader regarding tire and vehicle safety, and his work has helped spur manufacturers to improve safety and recall defective products. In this capacity, Kyle routinely assists peers and helps educate lawyers at product liability litigation conferences across the nation. He is often asked to assist as trial counsel in cases and trials, having appeared in Courts in over twenty different states and trying cases to a successful outcome in ten different states. Read Full Bio Wesley Ball In 2005 – three years after graduating from Baylor Law School – Wesley Todd Ball co-founded Farrar & Ball, LLP, and built it brick by brick to what it has become today. In 2013, the firm joined forces with Kaster & Lynch, LLP to create Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP, one of the top product liability law firms in the nation. Mr. Ball's work is concentrated on automotive defect cases, including tire failures, rollover incidents, airbag failures, seat failures, fuel-fed fire cases, and related design and manufacturing defects. In addition, he has extensive experience handling major multiparty products liability litigation against virtually every major domestic and international vehicle manufacturer, tire company, and automotive component manufacturer in both state and federal court. As such, Mr. Ball has tried cases to successful outcomes in eight different states, including Texas, Kentucky, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, California, and New Mexico. Mr. Ball has earned some of the legal profession's highest honors, including selection by peer attorneys to Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2014. From 2009 to 2014, he was one of a very small number of Texas lawyers to be recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and its companion Rising Stars publication at the same time. The National Trial Lawyers organization has named him to its 40 under 40 and, most recently, among is National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In 2017, Mr. Ball was elected to and currently serves on the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) executive board, which focuses on obtaining successful outcomes in the product liability arena against mainly Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Ball is a frequent media commentator on matters of product liability and other legal issues and has been featured in media outlets including the Houston Chronicle, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg, CBS, ABC, and others. Over a career spanning nearly 20 years, Mr. Ball has taken dozens of cases to trial and earned multiple jury verdicts exceeding eight-figures. Clients represented by Mr. Ball have collectively recovered more than $150 million in awards and settlements. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo & Danay Gonzalez│Bowe Cleveland v. Taft Union High School District, et al.│$3.8 Million Verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 79:52

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo & Danay Gonzalez of Rodriguez & Associates Trial Lawyers (https://www.rodriguezlaw.net/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Rodriguez & Associates trial lawyers Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez explain how they became the first trial team to present a school shooting-related civil claim to a jury. On January 10, 2013, Bowe Cleveland was shot by a fellow student, who was repeatedly reported to Taft Union High School administrators for making violent threats, having a "hit list" and drawing scenes of killings. Administrators failed to update their threat assessment plan and implement intervention tactics. As a result, Bowe was shot in his science classroom and suffered multiple punctures in his right lung, massive blood loss, and fractured ribs, requiring over 30 surgical procedures. To this day, Bowe's chest is full of shotgun pellets, and he struggles with PTSD. A Bakersfield, California jury found eight individuals, including the school's assistant principal, negligent and partially responsible for Bowe's injuries, returning a verdict of $3.8 million. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Daniel Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez has a background that is a little bit different than the typical lawyer. Daniel grew up in a migrant farm-worker family. He and his family were constantly on the move. He lived and worked in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and California. Daniel and his five siblings attended between three and five different schools each year up until college. In addition to working in the fields, Daniel later held a variety of jobs going through college and law school. To name a few, Daniel worked as a dishwasher, worked for PG&E in their mapping department, worked as a salesperson for Sears, Roebuck & Co., sold encyclopedias door to door, and pumped gas at a full-service gas station. Another job that Daniel held was working as a roustabout and mechanic in the oilfields for Atlantic Richfield Co. in Kern County. All of these jobs helped mold Daniel's perspective on life. Namely, that there's no substitute for putting in the hard work. Daniel's career as a lawyer is also a little bit different than the typical plaintiff's lawyer. The vast majority of plaintiff's lawyers hardly ever go to trial. Most of them may take a case to trial once every five years or so. Daniel tried his first jury trial within one month of getting his license to practice law. Daniel's skill as a personal injury lawyer in Bakersfield has not gone unnoticed. Daniel is proud of the fact that he was selected to teach at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. This trial advocacy school is widely considered to be the best in the country. What does jury trial experience and trial skills mean to the client? That Daniel will obtain top and full value for the client's case because insurance companies respect and fear a skilled and experienced trial lawyer. Daniel's professional dedication to the Kern County community has earned him nationwide recognition. He's been selected to the California Super Lawyers list (by Super Lawyers®) every year since 2009. In 2015, he was named Best Lawyer in Bakersfield by the Best of Bakersfield Reader's Choice Awards. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the United States. He's been a guest on Hot 94.1's “The Romeo Show”, Univision, and interviewed in major news outlets. Read Full Bio Danay Gonzalez Danay was born in Bakersfield and raised in Lamont, California. In this small town, her family owned a jewelry store where Danay grew up learning the value of community. There, she learned how to work hard and interact with customers. While they loved their home in Lamont, Danay's family moved to Bakersfield to pursue new opportunities when she was in the eighth grade. She went on to graduate from Ridgeview High School, where she enjoyed being in choir and theatre, reading and writing in her English classes, and debating politics with her fellow students in AP courses. After high school, Danay attended UCLA, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2013 (Once a Bruin, always a Bruin!). While she loved living in Los Angeles and experiencing a different life with new horizons in the city, she always knew that she wanted to come home and be a positive influence in her community. Growing up in Lamont, she saw that many of her classmates were afraid to speak up for themselves at the risk of being deported or getting their families in trouble. She saw them living in fear, and she knew that it wasn't right. She saw the way that the people of her community looked up to Daniel Rodriguez, not only for being a successful member of the Hispanic community but also for the way that he fought for the rights of her friends and neighbors. Because of his influence, she knew she wanted to become a lawyer and stand up for people's rights like he does. Coming from a family where her grandparents couldn't read, write, or speak English, Danay is passionate about giving a voice to the people who need it most. Read Full Bio Chantal A. Trujillo As a Bakersfield native, Chantal graduated from Centennial High School in 2004 (Go Golden Hawks!). Chantal then attended CSU Bakersfield for 2 years until transferring to the University of Texas where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She further pursued her education at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, TX, earning her Juris Doctor in 2011. After venturing to the Lone Star state, Chantal found herself back in Bakersfield, where she was born and raised. In late 2011, she joined the team at Rodriguez & Associates, where she has gained a home away from home. She is well-known for late nights at the office, consistently putting in the extra hours to achieve positive results in all of her cases. During Chantal's time at the firm, she has handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases, some of which have gone to jury trial and produced great verdicts. Working in this field has shaped Chantal tremendously into the kind of lawyer you forget is a lawyer because of how much of herself she pours into her cases. She truly breaks the mold by taking the time to understand and meet her clients' requests and concerns throughout the civil litigation process. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

GTP CLASSIC | John Romano | Adams v. Imported Car Store, Inc | $28.5 Million

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 66:26

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview John Romano of The Romano Law Group - www.romanolawgroup.com Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: In this personal injury proceeding, plaintiff Shawn J. Adams and other joining plaintiffs claimed The Imported Car Store Inc. employee Jason Neal violently beating the plaintiff, which permanently damaged the plaintiff's brain. The incident happened on October 17, 2005, when the plaintiff witnessed a vehicular collision involving defendant Neal. Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bio: John F. Romano of Romano Law Group in West Palm Beach, Florida, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate, and he is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in Medical Malpractice. Mr. Romano had held the following positions: President of The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, The Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and The National Trial Lawyers; Chairman of the ATLA National College of Advocacy; Chairman, ATLA Criminal Law Section. He has authored three books: Strategic Use of Circumstantial Evidence, The Deposition Field Manual, and Opening Statements. He is editor and chapter author of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 4th Edition. John Romano has gone to verdict in virtually every type of Civil Tort and Criminal case including Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Defamation, Negligent Security, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Trucking, Paralysis, First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Murder for Hire, and more. He is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. John and his wife Nancy (of 47 years) have four sons and 11 grandchildren. Read Full Bio Here Show Sponsors Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

T. Scott Jones │Collins v. Harold Limburg │ $525,000 Verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 54:52

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview T Scott Jones of Banks and Jones (https://www.banksjones.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Acclaimed Tennessee trial lawyer T. Scott Jones shares how he secured justice for his client, a 16-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by a prominent Greeneville, Tennessee businessman and funeral homeowner who avoided meaningful criminal charges through a pre-trial diversion program and two years of probation. In his late 50s at the time of the statutory rape, the businessman posed as an 18-year-old on a website and targeted minors. The plaintiff suffered severe physical injuries, requiring hospitalization and continued medical treatment. A Greene County, Tennessee jury held the defendant accountable when it returned a verdict of $525,000, including $300,000 in compensatory damages and $225,000 in punitive damages. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: T. Scott Jones Scott Jones is a fierce trial lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. Well-regarded in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, T. Scott has received numerous accolades and awards. Multiple times, his peers in the legal field have voted him one of Knoxville's Top Attorneys in polls conducted by CityView magazine. He has the highest possible AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and is regarded as one of the preeminent attorneys in the southeastern United States. T. Scott's successful litigation for his clients has qualified him for the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been named as one of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys by both the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and the American Society of Legal Advocates named him one of Tennessee's Top 100 Litigation Lawyers. He has also been nationally recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by the National Trial Lawyers. America's Top 100 Attorneys has awarded him a Lifetime Achievement award and T. Scott is a Lifetime Charter Member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates. He has been named one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in the state of Tennessee, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel placed T. Scott into the Nation's Top One Percent. He is currently serving as Vice President of the TN American Board of Trial Advocates (TN ABOTA) Chapter and regularly participates in trial practice relating teaching opportunities. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and both the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice. In addition, T. Scott is licensed to practice in all three United States District Courts for the state of Tennessee, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Scott constantly gives back to his community by selectively handling numerous pro bono cases each year, and he works extensively with the Kerbela Shriners of Knoxville and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He is on the Advisory Board of the University of Tennessee College of Law Institute for Professional Leadership, has received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lions Club International, and is also an active member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Order of Quetzalcoatl, Rotary Club of Downtown Knoxville, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as well as having served as the Master of Cherokee Lodge #728 F&AM. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

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Larry Greenberg & Cary Hansel │Nicole Wallace, et al. v. State of Maryland, et al. │ $25 million verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 81:55

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Larry Greenberg of Greenberg Lawyers (https://greenberglawyers.com/) & Cary Hansel of Hansel Law, P.C. (http://www.hansellaw.com/) Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Greenberg Lawyers' Larry Greenberg and Hansel Law, PC founder Cary Hansel explain how they secured justice for Nicole Wallace's son, Daquan, who was severely beaten while in police custody. Arrested as a healthy 20-year-old man by Baltimore City police, Daquan was taken into pre-trial detention and beaten regularly by other detainees. Daquan's mother, Nicole, spoke with officers in hopes they would address the situation and protect her son, who was in jail because she could not afford bail. Despite Nicole's regular calls, officers violating detention center security and transfer policies, moving Daquan and leaving him alone in a cell, where he was beaten into a coma by other detainees. He now suffers from a traumatic brain injury and cannot walk or stand. A Baltimore City jury returned a verdict of $25 million in damages. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Larry Greenberg Lawrence “Larry” S. Greenberg earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University and his law degree from the University of Baltimore. After graduating from law school, Larry joined the Greenberg Law Offices, where his practice focuses on representing individuals who were injured from the negligence of others. Larry practices in Maryland state and federal courts, in the areas of general litigation; serious injury claims; medical, legal and other professional malpractice; slip and fall; defective products litigation; victims of truck, tractor-trailer, motorcycle and automobile negligence; and those victims injured by the police or other state agency employees. Larry also represents individuals accused of serious crimes and traffic offenses. When not in court, Larry is an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he teaches Trial Advocacy. Larry was a Captain and Legal Officer JAG of the Maryland Defense Force, where he provided legal support for the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Air National Guard. He is past president of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). He has served on multiple committees and sections in MAJ, including legislative, auto-negligence, membership, marketing, awards, nominating, mentoring, new lawyers, trial reporter, scholarship, technology, sponsorship committee, and the Criminal Law Section. He was active in the MAJ Foundation. Larry worked tirelessly with the MAJ Public Outreach Committee, where he assisted in planning charity events in conjunction with Safe Kids of Maryland. Together, they donated bike helmets and smoke detectors to underprivileged children and families throughout the state. Larry also worked with MAJ to create the first Social Work Program between the University of Maryland Medical System and MAJ, which donated money to underprivileged families to assist them during times of need when their loved ones were in the hospital. Larry received training and the certification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This is the same training that all Police Officers in Maryland take before they can properly investigate if a driver in Maryland is drinking and driving. Larry is also a member of the Baltimore City and Baltimore County Bar Associations, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, and the American Association for Justice. He has lectured on many topics in Maryland on civil and criminal law issues. Larry has also testified in Annapolis on multiple occasions before the House and the Senate for issues concerning the rights and safety of Maryland residents. Larry has received multiple awards in the legal community, including the Leadership In Law and Influential Marylander. He is honored to be included in the SuperLawyers, National Trial Lawyers, Americas's Top 100 LLC and AVVO awards every year. Read Full Bio Cary J. Hansel Firm founder, Cary Hansel, has been voted Trial Lawyer of the Year twice by the Maryland Association for Justice. Cary has extensive trial and appellate experience representing clients in civil rights, constitutional law and government liability cases. His broad practice also encompasses medical malpractice, business and contract disputes, employment law, public regulation, insurance litigation, products liability, and administrative law. Cary obtained, and successfully defended on appeal, a verdict the Washington Post called “the largest made by a jury in a civil case involving abuse by Prince George's County police.” The groundbreaking case established that citizens can hold municipalities liable for engaging in a “pattern and practice” of violating constitutional rights under the Maryland constitution. This sea change in the law allows victims of government misconduct to introduce evidence of past wrongdoing in each new case, thus sharply raising the penalty for civil rights violators in Maryland. After representing over 100 vulnerable female residents of Baltimore Public Housing who were forced to trade sex for necessities like heat and electricity for themselves and their children, Cary obtained a multi-million dollar settlement the Baltimore Sun reported was “the largest in a sexual harassment case under the Fair Housing Act” in the United States. Yvonne Wenger, Tenants to Share up to $8 Million in Settlement of Sex-for-Repairs Lawsuit, Baltimore Sun, Jan. 8, 2016. Cary's work also led to the terminations of the perpetrators and the head of the Housing Authority, the hiring of 50 new maintenance employees, the clearing of the repair backlog, better housing and improved policies to protect residents in the future. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Case Pacer - CasePacer.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

NTL 2020 Digital Marketing Conversation

In Camera Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 33:51

In this bonus episode, Grace and Liel do a rundown of the legal digital marketing workshop that took place at this year's Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami Florida on Sunday, January 19th. Google My Business, Pay Per Click, Social Media, Content Marketing and Intake are among the topics reviewed from the panel talks, which included presentations from the following voices in legal marketing: https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/ (National Trial Lawyers) https://ntlsummit.com/ (Trial Lawyers Summit) https://www.harlanschillinger.com/ (Harlan Schillinger) https://pricebenowitz.com/ (Seth Price) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjsimpson/ (Andy Simpson) https://blusharkdigital.com/ (David Brenton) https://lernerandrowe.com/ (Vanessa Soto) https://whitleylawfirm.com/ (Kendall Knecht) https://www.ruaneattorneys.com/ (Jay Ruane) https://www.crispvideo.com/ (Michael Mogill) https://www.thesearchengineguys.com/ (Joe Devine) https://blusharkdigital.com/ (Nalini Prasad) Want to share your story, ask a question, or share your comments about the podcast with us? You can connect with us by visiting our website: incamerapodcast.com Send us your questions at ask@incamerapodcast.com Enjoy the show? Please don't forget to subscribe, tell your coworkers, and leave us a review!

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Mike Papantonio │Carla Maria Bartlett and Jon William Bartlett v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company and David Freeman v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company│$920 million

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 68:45

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Mike Papantonio of Levin Papantonio ( https://www.levinlaw.com/ ). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame inductee Mike Papantonio, a senior partner with Levin Papantonio in Pensacola, Florida, takes a deep dive into the high-profile $920 million dollar class-action settlement and multiple jury verdicts against DuPont related to the company's West Virginia plant discharging the Teflon chemical PFOA (C8) into the air and water around the Ohio River Valley. Area citizens were exposed to a highly toxic chemical for decades, causing a number of serious health problems. This high-profile case -- which is featured in the documentary, The Devil We Know -- highlights the dangers of DuPont's chemical C8 and the connection between C8 and various forms of cancer, ulcerative colitis, and other diseases. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bio: Mike Papantonio is a senior partner with the law firm of Levin-Papantonio. He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the nation has helped make Levin-Papantonio one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the country. Mr. Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers (past president), American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Justice Association, where he served on the board of directors for five years. Mr. Papantonio is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is listed in the publications Best Lawyers in America and Leading American Attorney. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

John Romano | Adams v. Imported Car Store, Inc | $28.5 Million