Best Dan Ambrose Podcasts (2024)

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

2h ago40:07

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On a recent Saturday in October, Frank Fratello of Farah & Farah took the red-eye from TLU Vegas back to Jacksonville, Florida. On Monday, jury selection began in his pain management trial. On Thursday, the jury returned a $2.12 million verdict for his client. Tune in as Frank tells Dan Ambrose, TLU Vegas founder and show host, how lessons from ins…

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166 - Darryl Isaacs - In a World with Millions of Lawyers, You Can Stand Out 32:03

40m ago32:03

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Host Michael Cowen chats with Darryl Isaacs of Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers about personal branding and marketing. Darryl shares his journey from starting his practice in Kentucky to becoming a widely recognized figure in personal injury law across several states, with his own trademarked nickname: “The Hammer.” From television advertise…

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165 - Drew Gilliland and Teana Overton – Little Pinky, Big Verdict: $1.8 Million 49:30

15d ago49:30

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“I think it’s more than just the pinky,” Teana Overton says of her client’s injury from a trip-and-fall. In fact, the pinky bone shattered, requiring surgery and limiting the client’s way of life. Teana and Drew Gilliland join host Michael Cowen to discuss how they won $1.8 million for the plaintiff. Their behind-the-scenes description of the case …

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

23d ago1:00:49

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Host Dan Ambrose invites David Sugden of Call & Jensen for a discussion about the importance of constant practice and learning for trial lawyers. David highlights his video series, which provides training on skills like evidence and depositions. His mission with the series is to help lawyers become competent with the rules “so that when they go int…

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#91 - I'm Bonking My Eyes Out 1:00:04

19d ago1:00:04

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Episode 91: [Sirens blare] Attention pathetic inhabitants of planet Earth! We have entered your atmosphere and you like didn’t even know it. We are here to inform you that you are basically the turds of the universe. Your overinflated egos are an ironic and laughable contrast to your milquetoast approach to “science” and exploration. I put science …

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

28d ago45:47

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Darryl Isaacs of Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers joins host Dan Ambrose for a conversation about building a legal practice, emphasizing the importance of hiring and branding. He traces his ventures into marketing, from buying phone book covers and billboards to appearing on television and TikTok. At his month’s TLU Vegas, Darryl will teach …

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

28d ago1:21:01

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PI trial attorney and consultant Phillip Miller joins host Dan Ambrose to cover a wide range of topics about trial strategy. From learning microexpressions to metaphor interviews to connecting with jurors, Phillip encourages lawyers in all stages of their careers to continue their education. One place to do just that is at the upcoming TLU Vegas, w…

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

1M ago51:59

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In a wide-ranging interview, host Dan Ambrose talks about TLU Vegas with one of the conference’s featured speakers, guest Nick Rowley of The Rowley Law Firm. Nick touches on the importance of rising early — particularly on trial days — exercising, learning from mentors, and getting to know clients well to humanize them for juries. He also talks abo…

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

1M ago52:01

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Alicia Campbell, co-author of JuryBall, joins host Dan Ambrose to discuss the genesis of that landmark publication and her work helping lawyers leverage big data. She also shares another important project: the nonprofit that she and her husband, John, established to fund academic research on legal issues and provide data-driven insights for plainti…

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164 - Abbey Vela - Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Attorney Referral-Based Practice 29:14

1M ago29:14

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Host Michael Cowen invites Business Development Manager Abbey Vela to discuss how Cowen Rodriguez Peacock attracts and then keeps referral partners over the long haul. Abbey’s role at the firm is to connect and communicate with referrals; as she explains, it’s a position that “a lot of law firms tend to lack.” Michael observes that any firm interes…

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

2M ago1:28:58

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Spencer Lucas learned three important lessons from legendary personal injury lawyer Brian Panish: preparation, aggressiveness, and authenticity. A partner at the firm Brian co-founded, Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, Spencer put those lessons to work, with Brian, to secure $135 million for two survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Listen in as Spencer bre…

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

2M ago1:05:15

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Verdict number 1: $7 million. Verdict number 2: $101 million. Verdict number 3: $13.2 million. That’s how a recent 30-day run went for Kimball Jones and his team at Bighorn Law. While he’s proud of those accomplishments, and others, “It's the firm that we've put together – That’s gotta be the thing that I'm the most proud of.” Tune in with host Dan…

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163 - Joe Fried – $16.2 Million Verdict in Pioneering Case against Amazon 1:18:32

2M ago1:18:32

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Renowned trucking accident lawyer Joe Fried tried the second case in the nation and the first in Georgia to test Amazon’s claims that it has no responsibility for its drivers’ conduct. The result was a $16.2 million verdict against Amazon for pain and suffering endured by his client’s son, an 8-year-old boy who was run over by a delivery van. As Jo…

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

2M ago59:10

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Robert S. Glassman’s client was driving a motorcycle over the posted speed limit when a city truck cut in front of him from a side street. In the ensuing crash, the cyclist was injured. On this episode of Trial Lawyers University, hear how Robert presented the facts about his client’s speeding during jury selection to weed out jurors who didn’t thi…

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

2M ago41:44

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After years of settling cases out of court, Mike Morse represented the parents of a college student who died at a friend’s house when he took a high dose of “molly,” or MDMA, that he was told was Adderall. The young man’s friends videotaped him and posted videos to Snapchat of him struggling under the effects of the drug, but they didn’t call for h…

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162 - Jessica Brylo – Harnessing the Power of Big Data and Focus Groups 49:27

2M ago49:27

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Think of focus groups as macro – exposing holes in the case and main issues from the jurors’ perspectives. Think of big data as micro – revealing the win rate, the ask, the possible outcome in terms of money. In her second visit to Trial Lawyer Nation, Jessica Brylo, owner and lead litigation consultant at Trial Dynamics, outlines the utility of bo…

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

2M ago1:43:42

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When Sean Claggett says that it’s rare for a lawyer armed with data to lose at trial, he has the data to back it up. The evidence can be found in the pages of JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here, the groundbreaking book that Sean wrote with Alicia Campbell and John Campbell. As Sean explains to host Dan Ambrose, their research made it clear t…

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Missy Farr-Kaye - “Find something you love to do in life and figure out how to get paid for it.” 47:36

3M ago47:36

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“Find something you love to do in life and figure out how to get paid for it.” I think that might be the dream of everyone. My guest not only embodies that advice but she lives it everyday at a place she has know her entire life. Golf was the unofficial family business and she and her sister, Heather ran the company but when a family tragedy change…

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161 - Dan Ambrose’s Trial Lawyers University – Big Names, Boot Camps, Case Breakdowns 42:07

3M ago42:07

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From October 16 to 19, Caesars Palace will be the site of Trial Lawyers University, an in-depth educational opportunity for lawyers who want to sharpen their skills, network, and perhaps – if they’re brave – belt out tunes at a karaoke bar. Trial Lawyers University founder Dan Ambrose offers a preview of what’s in store at TLU Vegas during this con…

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

3M ago1:19:19

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For Joe Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC, two upcoming cases offer a great opportunity to share his insight as a founder of truck accident law. That’s what he’ll do at TLU VEGAS. In this detailed preview, Joe joins host Dan Ambrose to highlight the cases: one on behalf of a brain-injured client and another on behalf of a child run over by an Amazon deli…

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

3M ago1:34:11

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The beginning jiu-jitsu student had signed a waiver to take lessons; that much was clear. Also clear, tragically so, was that the young man suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while sparring with his jiu-jitsu instructor. Plaintiffs’ attorney Rahul Ravipudi and his team moved, successfully, to get the waiver deemed unenforceable. That was on…

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

3M ago1:35:00

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“It wasn't all so sunny and shiny early on, taking those hits,” Sach Oliver says about his early trial losses. To get back up, he broke down his failures to make sure he’d never repeat them. The result is a methodology for success that Sach describes in Depositions Are Trial, his new book that he will teach at TLU Vegas. In a preview with host Dan …

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

3M ago1:36:19

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When Michael Alder’s client goes to trial, she will face what Michael believes is the number one type of discrimination today: weight. She’s 5-foot-1, weighs about 235 pounds, and cannot have surgery to relieve pain from injuries suffered in a car accident until she loses weight. In this dispute over liability, Michael will leverage the skills and …

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

3M ago58:11

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Struck on an airport tarmac by a fueling vehicle, the United Airlines worker suffered catastrophic injuries. “The worst-hurt person I've ever seen in my life,” recalled his lawyer, Randall Sorrels. When Randall sued the fueling vehicle company and its driver, he faced a high-powered defense firm, and a famous defense lawyer, that sought to keep the…

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160 - Bruce Inosencio – The Four Words that Drove His Record-Setting Verdict 42:30

3M ago42:30

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“Statistics suck. Stories stick.” For Bruce Inosencio, this motto proved a north star guiding his case against a Michigan nursing home. With host Michael Cowen, Bruce acknowledges the challenge he faced: How to prove that the facility owed damages when the patient was an elderly, sick woman? To do so, he and his legal team connected with the jurors…

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Randi McGinn – Being a Trial Lawyer Is Storytelling on Steroids 1:08:06

3M ago1:08:06

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“Let me start at the beginning,” says Randi McGinn when asked about what became a $42 million judgment against a semi-trailer manufacturer, the largest ever against that industry. “If I'm going to tell the story right…” A self-professed storyteller at heart, Randi tells host Dan Ambrose how trial lawyers can persuade jurors through effective storyt…

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Jesse Wilson – Juries Are Persuaded by Victors, Not Victims 55:30

4M ago55:30

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No matter the case, no matter the client, you need a compelling story to convince the jury to award damages. “You want that million dollars?” asks jury trial consultant Jesse Wilson. “Tell me the ‘try’ story. Tell me how somebody is trying to overcome their pain.” In this conversation with host Dan Ambrose, Jesse describes how this approach yields …

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Harry Plotkin – Think Your Case Is Airtight? This Jury Consultant Is Here to Burst Your Bubble 44:52

4M ago44:52

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You can’t get the right verdict without the right jury. Harry Plotkin, a nationally renowned plaintiff’s jury consultant with over 700 juries to his credit, shares exactly how he helps plaintiff’s attorneys secure huge verdicts by getting the right jurors in the box. Harry and Dan Ambrose cover topics including how Harry helps his clients find weak…

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159 - Sean Claggett – The Billion Dollar Ask That Birthed JuryBall 44:37

4M ago44:37

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Sean Claggett is on a mission to change the way trial lawyers use data so they don’t leave billions on the table. The author of JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here, Sean, joins Michael Cowen to discuss how using focus groups and big data have helped him learn from early losses and helped his clients get what they deserve. “Asking for too much…

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Charla Aldous – A Masterclass in Facing Down Corporate Defendants 1:16:49

4M ago1:16:49

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At her first plaintiffs’ trial, Charla Aldous was the lead lawyer on a team of four, with one legal assistant. The defense, oil and gas station giant Conoco, had around a dozen lawyers and 50 support staff. Plaintiffs’ lawyers will want to tune into this episode of Trial Lawyers University to hear what happened next. With host Dan Ambrose, Charla, …

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David Ball - The Science of Winning: Insights on Trial Strategy 1:39:09

4M ago1:39:09

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“If anything you do or think is more than a few steps removed from the jury, you're probably either wasting your time or hurting yourself.” In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by David Ball, the nation’s foremost trial consultant and the author of the first major book on plaintiff’s damages, David Ball on Damages. Dav…

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158 - Malorie Peacock – A Case is About the Jurors: Winning a Tough Wrongful Death Case 49:44

4M ago49:44

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In trial, you have to be ready and just accept the fact that things are never going to be perfect. They’re never going to go the way you planned it. In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock share their strategies (as well as the hiccups they overcame) from their recent $4M verdict on a trucking wrongful death case, …

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Do Be A Monster - Creep Of The Summer 54:57

5M ago54:57

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If you're looking to get your creep on, you've come to the right place: the eighteenth installment of Do Be A Monster. We'll be setting sail for the Orkney Islands in today's episode and you may want to watch what you eat, because if you catch sight of the Nuckelavee, you're probably going to upchuck. We suggest a nice hot plate of haggis, neeps, a…

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Dirk Vandever – Mastering Wrongful Death Cases 1:28:54

5M ago1:28:54

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Some lawyers are thrown off by a wrongful death case, but not Dirk Vandever. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by seasoned trial lawyer–who’s been practicing for almost 50 years—Dirk Vandever of Popham Law Firm. Tune in as Dan and Dirk discuss strategies and tactics for wrongful death cases including, how to talk to…

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157 - Przemek Lubecki–Focus on Process and Human Connection for Trial Success 40:29

5M ago40:29

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Many people hate losing. Trial lawyers are no different. But can ignoring the thought of winning or losing a trial actually increase your chances of victory? In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen hosts attorney Przemek Lubecki of New Orleans law firm Morris Bart. Michael and Przemek cover many topics, from embracing the performative…

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112. Matt Vitale from Birchal on Crowd-Sourced Funding 43:54

5M ago43:54

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We chat with Matt Vitale, Founder and CEO of ⁠Birchal⁠ — Australia's largest Crowd-Sourced Funding (CSF) platform. We talk about WA being one of their leading markets and what makes a strong CSF campaign. This episode is an insightful listen for anybody who's considering raising capital through a CSF campaign or just interested in the story of Birc…

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David deRubertis – Achieving Record-Setting Employment Jury Verdicts 2:26:03

5M ago2:26:03

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In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, trial lawyer David deRubertis–who won a $464.5M verdict in 2022, the largest employment jury verdict in US history–discusses tactics for employment cases. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ David deRubertis | The deRubertis Law Firm, APC | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ The deRubertis Law Firm, APC | Phone | Emai…

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Lloyd Bell – Trial is a Performance 1:25:38

5M ago1:25:38

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In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, med mal trial attorney Lloyd Bell shares his approach to trial–drawing parallels to acting, emphasizing the importance of preparation, and advocating the use of visual aids for impactful storytelling. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Lloyd N. Bell | Bell Law Firm | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Face The Jury P…

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Dale Galipo – Roadmap to Winning Civil Rights Cases 1:32:40

6M ago1:32:40

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When Dale Galipo started doing civil rights cases, only 10% were won by plaintiffs. But Dale wins 91% of his trials. And those aren’t even his best cases because he’s settling his best cases. So how does he do it? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by renowned Los Angeles civil rights attorney, Dale Galipo, the found…

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156 - Sonia Rodriguez – Incredible Settlements Come From Being Ready for Trial 30:08

5M ago30:08

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Like crashes, luck is predictable. If you want to get “lucky” and get multimillion-dollar settlements regularly, then you have to put in the time and do the work. And it also helps to have the right mindset and strategy for your case. In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen is joined by his partner Sonia Rodriguez. Tune in as Son…

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Great Trial Lawyers are Built not Born — the Origins of Trial Lawyers University 1:56:54

6M ago1:56:54

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“Being a great trial lawyer is about getting people to do what you want them to do–getting those juries to believe what you believe. It’s about influence.” In this special episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose switches roles from host to guest, as he’s interviewed by renowned truck accident trial lawyer Joe Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC. T…

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155 - Big Rig Bootcamp – Your Gateway to Mastering Trucking Litigation 10:53

6M ago10:53

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For trial lawyers seeking to level up in their trucking law practice, Cowen’s Big Rig Bootcamp is an unmissable opportunity. In this bonus episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowan is joined by Isabella Santellan, marketing director at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock to preview Big Rig Bootcamp. At Big Rig Bootcamp, you’ll take a deep dive into th…

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#90 - Dan Quayle's Eggs 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

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Episode 90: Have you ever ridden your bicycle through the woods and heard the paper-crinkle sound of two husks of men stumbling over the detritus of a thousand seasons reaching towards your back wheel? And when you look back, you aren't even freaked out or concerned just completely bewildered by the spectacle because you've never seen such shells o…

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Bruce Broillet - Trial Strategies From the Erin Andrews Case and More 1:09:44

6M ago1:09:44

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“The more you see at trial, the more second nature some things become.” And the more second nature things become, the more bandwidth you have at trial to make strategic decisions for maximum impact. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by veteran trial lawyer Bruce Broillet, partner at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, w…

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154 - Lara Brock–Whether in Trial or Arbitration, Compete to Win 42:00

6M ago42:00

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“In order to be a good trial lawyer, you have to have that innate sense of ‘let’s go, I’m ready to go.’” In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen talks to seasoned trial lawyer Lara Brock of Espinoza & Brock, PLLC about her sports-oriented, competitive mindset that has influenced both how she practices law and serves as a leader w…

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111. Sean Williams — AutogenAI 57:06

6M ago57:06

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On this episode, we're joined by Sean Williams, founder of AutogenAI. We talk about the world of generative AI and how he's using it to help companies write better proposals, faster. Sean is a serial entrepreneur and exited his previous company, Corndel Ltd, in November 2020 in a reported £40m+ sale. After a two week holiday, Sean founded AutogenAI…

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Nick Rowley – Brutal Honesty and Standing Up to Bullies in the Courtroom 1:20:34

6M ago1:20:34

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Bullies are the same whether they’re in a schoolyard or the courtroom. Either way, Nick Rowley will fight back. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by distinguished trial lawyer Nick Rowley of The Rowley Law Firm and Trial Lawyers for Justice. Nick is an accomplished attorney who has tried over 170 cases and secured o…

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Michael Hill – Empowering Juries to Deliver Justice to Elder Abuse Victims 1:10:59

6M ago1:10:59

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Senior citizens are a vulnerable population who are sometimes abused by the very people charged with keeping them safe. How can the elderly receive justice when they are victims of abuse? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by trial attorney Michael Hill of Michael Hill Trial Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael’s practice…

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Sean Claggett – Great Trial Lawyers Are So Prepared, It’s Unbelievable 1:01:07

7M ago1:01:07

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How do legends of the law become legendary? How can one attorney help secure over $2.5 BILLION for their clients? And what makes a trial lawyer great? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by renowned trial lawyer Sean Claggett of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Sean has helped injured clients receive over $2.5 billion in ve…

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153 - Sach Oliver–Depositions Are Trial 52:57

7M ago52:57

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The road to success is paved with failure, but if a trial lawyer can learn from those failures, they will ultimately become a more effective advocate. In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen sits down with trial lawyer Sach Oliver of Oliver Law Firm to discuss how lawyers can continually hone their skills by learning from their o…

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