Best Rahul Ravipudi Podcasts (2024)

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

9d 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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Joe Fried – Embracing the TLU Platform to Teach Trucking Law 1:19:19

1h 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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Born to be a Trial Lawyer with Arash Homampour 50:56

10d ago50:56

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Join Ben and Rahul for their interview of famed Los Angeles trial lawyer, Arash Homampour. Arash has perfected the ability to trial difficult liability and damages cases to outlier high verdicts. Arash explains how he channels his innate connection with his clients and abilities as a trial lawyer to achieve these results. Arash discusses his upbrin…

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

13d 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

15d 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

12d 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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Randi McGinn – Being a Trial Lawyer Is Storytelling on Steroids 1:08:06

14d 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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Over $1 Billion in Verdicts from Nitrous Oxide and Psychiatric Hospital Neglect with John and Johnny Simon and Tim Cronin 44:00

16d ago44:00

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Join Ben for this conversation with John and Johnny Simon and Tim Cronin of the Simon Law Firm. This episode covers discussion of two fascinating recent cases in which the Simon firm obtained more than $ 1 billion in combined verdicts on behalf of a client killed by a driver high on nitrous oxide and a rape victim in a psychiatric hospital. Learn a…

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

28d 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

27d 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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Betting on Yourself to Win with Conal Doyle 51:20

1M ago51:20

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When Conal Doyle started his plaintiff’s practice, he faced long odds and daunting obstacles. But as one born without one of his legs who went on to become a ski racer, long odds and obstacles were nothing new to Conal. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Conal about how he bet on himself and his clients time and again, achieved monumental…

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

1M 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

1M 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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The Courtroom as a Stage with Kurt Zaner 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Before he became a trial lawyer, Colorado lawyer Kurt Zaner wanted to be an actor. But rather than just play a role, Kurt decided that he wanted to be a real-world champion and decided to become a trial lawyer. Now, Kurt applies lessons about presence, storytelling and drama from the stage to help achieve landmark verdicts for his clients. Join Ben…

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

2M 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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Turning Bad Facts into Good Facts with Meg Simonian 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with top Alaska trial lawyer, Meg Simonian. Meg shares her journey from growing up as one of seven children with parents who did not graduate from high school to attending law school and becoming one of the nation’s best trial lawyers. After graduating from law school, Meg worked as a Federal public defender …

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

3M 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

3M 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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The Courage to Break the Mold with Judith Livingston 43:00

3M ago43:00

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With 37 verdicts of more than a million dollars, few lawyers in America can match the track record of success of New York trial lawyer Judy Livingston. What’s more, many of Judy’s verdicts came at a time when few women were trial lawyers. Join Ben and Rahul for their in-depth interview with Judy in which they explore the sources of the courage and …

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

2M 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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Great Trial Lawyers are Built not Born — the Origins of Trial Lawyers University 1:56:54

3M 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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Having an Impact Beyond the Individual Case with Peter Perlman 45:38

3M ago45:38

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Join Ben for his conversation with legendary Kentucky trial lawyer, Peter Perlman. Peter talks about how his upbringing, as the son of a 5 and 10 cent store owner, shaped his values and taught him the importance of finding ways to help others. During his long and successful career as a trial lawyer, Peter applied these lessons in cases that helped …

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

3M 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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Nick Rowley – Brutal Honesty and Standing Up to Bullies in the Courtroom 1:20:34

3M 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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Verdict Alert: Gideon Asen $2.4 Million Verdict in Med Mal CRPS Case with Taylor Asen and Trevor Savage 45:25

4M ago45:25

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Join Ben for his discussion with attorneys Taylor Asen and Trevor Savage about their recent $2.4 million verdict in Bangor, Maine in a case involving a surgical mal positioning that caused an arm injury and CRPS. Taylor and Trevor explain how they worked closely with the client to get her to the right specialist who could diagnose her medical condi…

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

3M 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

4M 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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Steve DeBosier and Chad Dudley – Strategies For Increasing Injury Firm Profitability 54:20

4M ago54:20

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All law firms want to be more profitable, but what strategies can an injury firm implement to accomplish that goal? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by trial lawyers Steven DeBosier and Chad Dudley of Dudley Debosier Injury Lawyers in Louisiana. Dudley DeBosier represents clients in injury matters all across Louisi…

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Kurt Zaner–Courtroom Drama: Performance as a Tool for All Aspects of Trial 1:20:44

4M ago1:20:44

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Sometimes you just have to fake until you make it, which is stressful. But a plunge in ice-cold water can help you manage that stress. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose sits down with Denver attorney Kurt Zaner of Zaner Harden Law, an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully obtained multiple eight-figure verdicts for h…

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Justice for Victims of Havana Syndrome with Paul Miller 31:35

4M ago31:35

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Join Rahul and Ben for their conversation with Canadian trial lawyer, Paul Miller, who shares the fascinating account of his effort to find justice for Canadian diplomats impacted by Havana Syndrome. Paul explains the mounting evidence showing that Canadian and American diplomats posted in Cuba, England, Russia, Vietnam, and China have been targete…

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Ben Cloward – Getting a Law-Changing Verdict 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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Making things better–both for clients and society as a whole–is the epitome of what trial lawyers do. But how do you drive change? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Ben Cloward, the founding partner of Cloward Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas. Ben has won multiple multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements litigating…

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Take That Elon! $60M Verdict Against Tesla with Lee Christie and Karen Zahka 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

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Join Rahul and Ben for their discussion with Indiana trial lawyer Lee Christie and Trial Lawyers for Justice Attorney, Karen Zahka, as they break down their recent trial against Tesla. Although the case started out as a simple pickup truck vs. motorcycle accident involving a left turn, the personal involvement of Elon Musk led to an unusual investm…

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Bob Simon–Keep It Simple (and Real) for the Jury 48:13

4M ago48:13

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Tell the jury the case is simple. Prove it to them. And let the defense waste the jury’s time with frivolous things and conspiracy theories. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by trial lawyer and tech entrepreneur Robert ("Bob") Simon of The Simon Law Group, a personal injury practice with offices in California, Ariz…

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Big Picture Take Aways with Rahul and Ben 56:43

5M ago56:43

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In this episode, Rahul and Ben discuss major trends in trial practice and big picture take aways from the last 3 ½ years of the podcast. The conversation begins with a discussion of nuclear verdicts in the golden age of trial, moves on to case analysis and key issues, then to strategies or courtroom success, and ends with discussion of the impact o…

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Ron Johnson – Take Control on Cross, Anchor When Asking for Punitives 1:10:32

5M ago1:10:32

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In the plaintiff’s world, trial lawyers are judged by the size of their verdicts. So what are the secrets to getting those big verdicts? In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Kentucky-based trial lawyer Ron Johnson of Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery. Ron has over two decades of experience litigating complex and catastroph…

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Discovering Dr. Death with Catherine “Katie” Bertram 47:06

6M ago47:06

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We’ve all heard the stories of doctors who cause harm to patients by systematically performing medically unnecessary procedures, just to line their own pockets. These circumstances rise to a level beyond ordinary medical negligence to fraud or criminal acts. However, when we litigate individual medical malpractice cases, the rules of discovery and …

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Jon Teller – Getting Your First Eight-Figure Verdict 57:48

6M ago57:48

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When somebody hits their first eight-figure case, it changes how they value things and how the defense values them too. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Jon Teller, Senior Partner and an award-winning Senior Trial Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. Jon started out as a defense attorney and is now on the plaintiff’s …

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From College Basketball to $36 Million Judgment in School Shooting Case with Sheila Hiestand 39:19

6M ago39:19

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Louisville, Kentucky trial lawyer Sheila Hiestand has harnessed the same competitive zeal she had as a starting center on a division one college basketball team to become one of Kentucky’s leading trial lawyers. Sheila has successfully litigated and tried many high-profile cases, including a recent case in which she obtained a $36 Million judgment …

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Craig Peters – If You Don’t Believe Your Number, the Jury Won’t Either 1:26:46

6M ago1:26:46

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If you ask the jury for a big number you don’t believe in, you’re probably not going to get it. The jury is going to sense it, and your client is going to pay the price. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Craig Peters, partner and trial attorney at Altair Law® who handles complex and catastrophic cases involving s…

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Michael Cowen – Motivate The Jurors To Be The Heroes of The Story 53:36

7M ago53:36

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The jury doesn’t care if you make money or not. Your trial story has to be the story of what the defendant did wrong and then you need to motivate the jury to do something great. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by the-one-and-only Michael Cowen. Michael is a renowned truck accident trial lawyer, the founding partn…

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Poker, Landmines and Trials with Reza Davani 52:59

7M ago52:59

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Before Maryland-based trial lawyer Reza Davani began rolling the dice with juries, he was a competitive poker player. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Reza, in which he recounts how principles and lessons learned from playing poker translate to trial practice. Reza provides many valuable strategies for trial success, including identifyi…

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Trial Lawyers to the Stars with Neville Johnson and Douglas Johnson 49:44

7M ago49:44

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From representing Yoko Ono to winning class action lawsuits on behalf of actors and musicians, Neville Johnson and his partner Douglas Johnson (no relationship) have built one of the most interesting and successful entertainment law practices in the nation, specializing in representing “talent” as opposed to the business side of the industry. Join …

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Embracing Risk and Winning at Trial with Jeffrey Kroll 50:05

7M ago50:05

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Chicago-based trial lawyer Jeffrey Kroll is no stranger to risk. On the road to some of his biggest verdicts, including a 2017 verdict for $148 million, Jeff has turned down big money to cast his lot with the jury. Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Jeff, in which he discusses some of the core beliefs and strategies that inform his high…

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Steven DeBosier – The Verdicts Are What Keep the Settlements High 1:03:40

9M ago1:03:40

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You can have all the cases in the world, but until you start trying them, you’re not going to get much value from them. You have to put people in the courtroom to get that average fee up. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Baton Rouge native, Steven DeBosier of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, who shares lessons fr…

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$6.19 Million in Rural Ohio, with Allen Tittle 37:19

9M ago37:19

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Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Ohio Trial Lawyer, Allen Tittle who recently obtained a $6.19 million verdict in a difficult medical malpractice case in rural Ohio. This was a case that Allen round tabled with Ben’s breakout medical malpractice group at the PSBR trial college in California last year. We discuss how Allen successfully u…

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Michael Hill – Practice, Learn to Sell, and Get Over Your Fears to Become a Great Trial Lawyer 1:15:11

9M ago1:15:11

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If you’re not practicing your performance in preparation for trial, then you’re missing a huge opportunity. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by nationally recognized nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer Michael Hill of Eadie Hill Trial Lawyers. Michael has won numerous seven-figure trial verdicts and settlements, …

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Wesley Ball – Alex Jones, Mitsubishi, and “How To Do You” as a Trial Lawyer 1:00:06

9M ago1:00:06

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There’s no substitute for working hard. Talent alone isn’t enough. If you want to be a great trial lawyer, hard work is number one. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Wesley Ball, founding partner of Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP, a firm that is a nationwide leader in automotive and tire defect and tire-related …

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Justice and Accountability for Victims of Mass Shootings with Jamal Alsaffar 54:44

9M ago54:44

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When trial lawyer Jamal Alsaffar of Austin Texas heard about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, he had the eerie feeling of history repeating itself. Many of the facts were strikingly similar to what had occurred in the Sutherland Springs church mass shooting case in Texas that Jamal tried to a Federal judge, resulting in a $230 million judgment…

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Mark Kosieradzki - The Role of Curiosity, Analysis, and Courage in Trial Practice 56:25

10M ago56:25

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Most lawyers think trial is theater. But theater is just the frosting on the cake. In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by nationally recognized trial lawyer Mark Kosieradzki, founding partner of Minnesota-based Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm LLC. Mark is an expert on 30(b)(6) depositions and teaches his techniques at semi…

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Thinking Outside of the Box, with Scott Perry 46:46

10M ago46:46

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Join Ben for his interview of Scott Perry, one of Virgina’s most talented and successful trial lawyers. Scott talks about his transition from Big Law to plaintiffs work and his later transition from a narrow focus on medical malpractice to a broader practice. Scott discusses some of his landmark cases, including a case that changed the safety stand…

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