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Ben recently tried a Metro North crash case in Valhalla, NY, securing a liability verdict against Metro North at 71% responsibility, with damages trials now proceeding separately.
Ben emphasizes the importance of "voice of reason" questions to establish credibility and set up witnesses before impeachment, especially when cross-examining doctors and other expert witnesses.
For effective cross-examination, Ben recommends using the words "full,” “fair,” “thorough,” and “complete" to establish standards that witnesses must later admit they failed to meet.
Ben advocates for carefully using "low-risk open-ended questions" in specific situations where you know the answers will strengthen your case.
Ben discusses the power of proper pacing, breathing, and tone when conducting cross-examination, emphasizing the importance of listening to witness answers.
At TLU Beach, Ben will teach cross-examination masterclasses, voir dire techniques for wrongful death cases, and demonstrate the bridge between effective cross and compelling closing arguments.
Ben suggests that when witnesses use conditional language like "I believe" or "approximately," these create powerful impeachment opportunities that should be carefully exploited.

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Ben Rubinowitz – Expert Cross-Examination Masterclass

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Train and Connect with the Titans

☑️ Ben Rubinowitz | LinkedIn

☑️ Gair Gair Conason | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | YouTube

☑️ TLU Beach

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☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos

☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Episode Snapshot

Ben recently tried a Metro North crash case in Valhalla, NY, securing a liability verdict against Metro North at 71% responsibility, with damages trials now proceeding separately.
Ben emphasizes the importance of "voice of reason" questions to establish credibility and set up witnesses before impeachment, especially when cross-examining doctors and other expert witnesses.
For effective cross-examination, Ben recommends using the words "full,” “fair,” “thorough,” and “complete" to establish standards that witnesses must later admit they failed to meet.
Ben advocates for carefully using "low-risk open-ended questions" in specific situations where you know the answers will strengthen your case.
Ben discusses the power of proper pacing, breathing, and tone when conducting cross-examination, emphasizing the importance of listening to witness answers.
At TLU Beach, Ben will teach cross-examination masterclasses, voir dire techniques for wrongful death cases, and demonstrate the bridge between effective cross and compelling closing arguments.
Ben suggests that when witnesses use conditional language like "I believe" or "approximately," these create powerful impeachment opportunities that should be carefully exploited.

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Ben Rubinowitz – Expert Cross-Examination Masterclass 1:10:59

3 days ago1:10:59

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"We're walking them out on a tightrope. We keep walking them out, and finally, when we push, they fall into the canyon of doom. There is no escape." Ben Rubinowitz shares his masterful approach to cross-examination with host Dan Ambrose . Drawing from over three decades of trial experience, Ben reveals the strategies that make him one of New York's most formidable trial lawyers. Learn how proper witness setup creates powerful impeachment opportunities, why "voice of reason" questions establish credibility with jurors, and how to handle conditional answers from evasive witnesses. Ben will teach these techniques at TLU Beach (June 4-7), along with specialized workshops on voir dire for wrongful death cases and lectures on the bridge between cross-examination and closing arguments. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Ben Rubinowitz | LinkedIn ☑️ Gair Gair Conason | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Ben recently tried a Metro North crash case in Valhalla, NY, securing a liability verdict against Metro North at 71% responsibility, with damages trials now proceeding separately. Ben emphasizes the importance of "voice of reason" questions to establish credibility and set up witnesses before impeachment, especially when cross-examining doctors and other expert witnesses. For effective cross-examination, Ben recommends using the words "full,” “fair,” “thorough,” and “complete" to establish standards that witnesses must later admit they failed to meet. Ben advocates for carefully using "low-risk open-ended questions" in specific situations where you know the answers will strengthen your case. Ben discusses the power of proper pacing, breathing, and tone when conducting cross-examination, emphasizing the importance of listening to witness answers. At TLU Beach, Ben will teach cross-examination masterclasses, voir dire techniques for wrongful death cases, and demonstrate the bridge between effective cross and compelling closing arguments. Ben suggests that when witnesses use conditional language like "I believe" or "approximately," these create powerful impeachment opportunities that should be carefully exploited. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Scott Frost - Mastering the Mindset of a Trial Lawyer 1:17:48

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Scott Frost , a veteran mesothelioma trial lawyer with over 100 trials under his belt, joins host Dan Ambrose to share insights from his distinguished career. From his early days in the Army JAG Corps to founding his own firm, Scott discusses his evolution as a trial lawyer and his specialized approach to toxic exposure cases. He’ll teach this “speed trial” method – which he leverages to try complex causation cases in as little as four days – at TLU Beach (June 4-7). "The reality is jurors don't know as much about the case, and if you can make it concise and quick, they'll really enjoy the case, and you'll get the right result," Scott explains. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Scott Frost | LinkedIn ☑️ Frost Law Firm on LinkedIn | X | Facebook ☑️ TLU VEGAS ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Scott's career began with the Army JAG Corps, where he tried 50 to 75 cases including a double federal capital murder case, before moving to civil practice. At Baron & Budd in Dallas, Scott developed his skills as a plaintiff’s lawyer, trying mesothelioma and asbestos cases throughout Texas. Scott has tried approximately 30 mesothelioma cases to verdict and started another 60-plus trials over his career. In 2018, Scott founded Frost Law Firm to focus on fewer cases and do them better, while allowing more time with his family. At TLU Beach, Scott will teach the "speed trial method" in which complex cases are condensed into as few as four days. Also at TLU Beach, Scott and Eric Oliver will present a lecture on strategies for effective communication with "post-truth jurors.” Scott emphasizes that while making money is important, a true trial lawyer's priority is doing the best for each client on each case. Scott credits TLU with expanding his view of the legal world by exposing him to top talent from across the country. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Andrew Robb – How Turning Down Record-Breaking Offer Turned Into 100M 1:05:15

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Andrew Robb joins host Dan Ambrose to share his remarkable journey from aspiring opera singer to aviation litigation specialist at his family's firm. After clerking for federal judges and working in Big Law, Andrew returned to Kansas City to join Robb & Robb , a firm renowned for handling catastrophic aircraft cases. He discusses his $100 million settlement in a helicopter crash case and a recent $116 million verdict following a three-month trial in New York. On April 8, Andrew will break down the $100 million settlement case for a TLU webinar. At TLU Huntington Beach (June 4-7), he will present a workshop on aviation cases and a lecture on maximizing damages. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Andrew Robb | LinkedIn ☑️ Robb & Robb LLC ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After studying vocal performance at Carnegie Mellon, Andrew switched to pre-law and later attended the University of Michigan Law School. Andrew clerked for federal judges for two years before joining Big Law in New York City. In March 2020, Andrew and his wife, Brittany, joined his parents' firm, Robb & Robb, where he specializes in aviation cases. The firm represented Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, in her litigation against Los Angeles County following his death in a helicopter crash. Andrew helped secure a $100 million settlement in a helicopter crash case after refusing earlier offers that would have set records. He recently won a $116 million verdict after a three-and-a-half-month trial in New York Supreme Court. Andrew emphasizes relentless preparation, strategic depositions, and the willingness to go to trial as keys to maximizing results. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Al Foeckler – From Wisconsin State Supreme Court to Wisconsin's Top Trial Lawyer 1:14:03

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Al Foeckler , a prominent Wisconsin trial lawyer, joins Dan Ambrose to discuss his remarkable journey from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to becoming one of the state's top plaintiff attorneys. With over 27 years of experience, Al shares insights from his career-defining $39 million O'Donnell Park case and his philosophy on "Black Hat Justice." "It's easy to convince yourself to settle a case," Al says. "But if you're not taking cases to trial, you're doing a disservice to your clients." Listen as Al discusses the importance of continuous learning, networking with fellow trial lawyers, and having the courage to take cases to verdict. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Al Foeckler | LinkedIn ☑️ Cannon & Dunphy S.C | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Al began his legal career with a clerkship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court before transitioning to corporate litigation at a large Milwaukee firm. In 2004, Al ran for State Assembly, which connected him with trial lawyers who would later become his colleagues and mentors. After a brief stint in asbestos defense work, Al joined Cannon & Dunphy, where he's been for over 20 years. Al details his work on the landmark O'Donnell Park case, which resulted in a $39 million verdict after a seven-week trial in 2014. Al describes the challenging "Statute of Repose" legal issue that nearly derailed the case, and how his team overcame it. Al discusses his "Black Hat Justice" philosophy: identifying and exposing wrongdoers while maintaining your credibility as a "white hat." Al credits TLU with inspiring him and connecting him with a network of trial lawyers who continue to help each other. Al emphasizes the importance of drawing lines in the sand with insurance companies and being willing to take cases to trial. Al and Dan discuss upcoming TLU events, including Huntington Beach (June 4-7) and upcoming webinars on the O'Donnell Park case (April 7) and Black Hat Justice (May 5). Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Mike Karp – Fast Tracking Your Way to Eight Figures 1:15:52

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Mike Karp was always inspired by the winning trial lawyers he met at Trial Lawyers University . It didn’t take him long to join their ranks. He’s tried four cases to verdict and was named “Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer” by the plaintiff’s bar in Wisconsin in 2024. “It’s nice to win awards, and it's nice to get big verdicts, but I'm proud of just making progress every day and being a better trial lawyer,” Mike tells host Dan Ambrose . Tune in for a look back at Mike’s fast-tracked career and ahead at his April trial on behalf of an injured motorcyclist. For those attending TLU Beach this June, Mike will teach case framing and premises cases. This spring, Mike will launch “The Climb,” a podcast featuring conversations with young, successful trial lawyers, colleagues, and mentors. They’ll zoom in on the fine points of practicing – from case framing to trial strategy – and zoom out on the high-level thinking that resonates with jurors. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Mike Karp | LinkedIn | Instagram ☑️ Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After a four-hour mediation where the Wisconsin couple argued about fishing poles and bait, Mike pivoted away from family law and to personal injury. For Mike, attending TLU in 2021 “opened up my mind to a whole new universe of how to approach being a lawyer.” Mike describes his four trials, starting with the first that he tried shortly after attending TLU. State Farm offered nothing to his injured client. The jury awarded $160,000. When a city garbage truck crashed into a woman’s first-floor apartment, Mike thought he’d solve the matter quickly with a call to the city attorney. In fact, litigation dragged on for a year and a half. He won a jury verdict of $50,000. For a client who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury after a car accident, Mike won a jury award of $1.5 million for past pain and suffering and $2 million for future pain and suffering. For six years, Mike worked on a slip-and-fall case on behalf of an elderly client who had a history of slip-and-fall injuries. The jury deliberated for 45 minutes and returned with a $12 million verdict. In April, Mike will represent a motorcyclist who suffered injuries after hitting a pothole that had existed for some time. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Patrick Kang - Learning from Adversity: My Evolution to Becoming a Winning Trial Lawyer 1:15:41

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Patrick Kang lost a toxic mold case back in 2023. “It was the best thing to ever happen to me,” he says. As Patrick explains to host Dan Ambrose , he leveraged the lessons learned in that defeat to secure victories in the cases that followed. Recently, he tried another toxic mold case. This time, he won $6.6 million for his client. Patrick and the team at Ace Law Group will break down that case on February 12. Click here to register. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Patrick Kang | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ☑️ Ace Law Group | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot After his father was injured on the job at an auto plant in Michigan, Patrick admired the injury lawyers who secured a settlement for the family. Patrick’s first job out of law school was for a civil litigation firm in Las Vegas, which promoted him to the city’s Korean community. Patrick eventually left that firm to join two colleagues in launching their own firm. After that venture ended, he started his own firm, now called Ace Law Group . For years, Ace Law Group focused on employment law; in January 2024, the firm tried its first sexual harassment case and won a $1.49 million verdict. TLU On Demand is powerful, but it’s not enough. Patrick says this from experience: At last year’s TLU Vegas, he connected with winning trial lawyers in person. That was a game-changer. Patrick has learned how to explain mold poisoning to a jury from trying such cases over the years. The best way, he suggests, is to describe it like an autoimmune disease. A favorite moment in his recent mold case was when Patrick showed that the apartment landlord knew the building had a history of mold problems. To do so, he presented 30-plus leak complaints on a black board, each work order identified by a red-flagged toothpick. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Jason Waechter – Learning Your Way to Your Eight-Figure Verdict 58:07

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Dan Ambrose invites a Michigan colleague to discuss lessons learned from the TLU suite of programs and his upcoming TLU case analysis. Jason Waechter , known as the “Motorcycle Lawyer,” won $27 million on behalf of a motorcyclist whose leg was amputated below the knee after being hit by a distracted driver. Jason outlines the challenges he faced, including that his client had smoked pot while riding the cycle, as well as strategies that he leveraged from TLU during the case. On March 19, he’ll break it all down for a TLU webinar. Register here. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Jason Waechter I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook ☑️ Law Offices of Jason A. Waechter I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Jason practices the martial art of jiu-jitsu because it inspires him to think one step ahead of his opponent – much like trial. Opening day for the Detroit Tigers and 60 days before he officially became a lawyer, Jason tried a case in federal bankruptcy court. He lost but recovered and moved on. In 2016, Jason attended the Trojan Horse seminar, a precursor to Dan’s TLU Bootcamp series. He still remembers the skilled lawyers sharing their knowledge. He also remembers, for the first time, watching videotapes of his own presentations, which revealed that he spoke too quickly and had “alligator” arms. In 2022, Jason represented a motorcyclist who was left an amputee after being struck by a distracted driver. Battling a big firm that initially offered $5 million, Jason leveraged big data to show the true value of the case. Jason deviated from the “10 Commandments” of cross-examination, which allowed him to get a defense expert to agree to his client’s non-economic damages. He ultimately won a $27 million verdict. In voir dire for that case, Jason borrowed from renowned personal injury lawyer Brian Panish, who teaches the eight key questions that plaintiffs’ lawyers should ask jurors in a short timeframe. Jason has his new associate study TLU On Demand educational webinars and report back on how he will apply the skills on a case. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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Ryan Skiver – Training to BE a Trial Lawyer, Reps, Reps, Reps 1:35:50

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From sunny Cabo San Lucas, host Dan Ambrose and Ryan Skiver of Skiver Bradley Law Firm encourage trial lawyers to take advantage of learning opportunities available in 2025. “It's the greatest time in the world to be a trial lawyer. Everything is here for you. All the skills. You can learn it,” Dan says. A frequent participant in the TLU suite of educational courses, Ryan encourages lawyers to take advantage of programs like TLU On Demand . “One of the things that I've kind of always done is set aside time for learning,” Ryan says. One place for lawyers to learn this year is Huntington Beach at TLU Beach , scheduled for June 4-7. If you’re a trial lawyer in Phoenix, and you’d like to work with Ryan on perfecting your presentation skills, contact him by phone or email . Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Ryan Skiver I LinkedIn ☑️ Skiver Bradley Law Firm | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube ☑️ TLU Beach ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Grandma told him he’d be either a lawyer or actor: Ryan’s path includes acting as an extra and earning a law degree. How “The Reptile,” by Don Keenan and David Ball, influenced Ryan as a personal injury lawyer. Ryan’s participation at a “Welcome to the Revolution” deposition seminar led him to a partnership with Don Keenan. An early trucking case taught Ryan that trucking crashes are not the same as car accidents. Dan explains why it’s important for lawyers to learn acting skills: The greatest skill of a trial lawyer is to transport the audience, and “you can't transport somebody else until you can transport yourself.” Ryan discusses key takeaways from TLU Skills Bootcamp in November, including the art of making eye contact with the jury. Borrowing from trial lawyer and former boxer Przemek Lubecki, Dan outlines the three “spheres of performance”: the conscious mind, the unconscious mind, and confidence. What a course on psychodrama taught Ryan about role-reversal and listening skills. Why Ryan swears by the skills he learns from TLU On Demand . Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 instructors such as jury consultant Sari de la Motte, trial consultant Jesse Wilson, and leading PI trial lawyer Ben Rabinowitz helped drive his victory. Check out these upcoming opportunities in the TLU portfolio: November 28 , case analysis of Frank Fratello’s $2.12 million jury verdict; December 4-7 , Dave Clark’s “Dark Arts Trial Craft” bootcamp; March 5-8, 2025 , Joe Fried’s four-day bootcamp on trucking cases; April 1-5, 2025 , Sach Oliver’s depositions bootcamp; October 29-November 1, 2025 , TLU Vegas. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Frank Fratello I Instagram ☑️ Farah & Farah I LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I X I YouTube ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ Missed the October 2024 TLU Vegas ? Check out TLU On Demand for access to the nine lecture tracks as well as more than 385 webinars with pleadings, transcripts, and PowerPoints from analyzed cases. ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Out of the Gate : As a second year, Frank attended a trial and wrote the response to the defendant's new trial motion after the verdict; the judge agreed with his arguments. First Five : After law school, Frank’s first job was searching a database for plaintiffs who would have cases in the Engle class action tobacco litigation. “Invaluable” Experience : For 16 months, Frank worked for an insurance defense firm, where he learned how “the other side saw cases.” TLU Bootcamp : Frank took two key takeaways from attending the TLU Bootcamp in 2022: “Practice makes perfect” and “Trial was a lot more about connecting than anything I had thought about before.” “Crazy Decision” : Why attend TLU Vegas immediately before a jury trial? Frank told his boss: “I’m going to use this stuff. Nothing risked, nothing gained.” Conveying Constant Pain : The big issue in Franks’ rear-end collision case was conveying that his client, while appearing “100 percent,” was actually living in constant pain. Lessons in Jury Selection : Just days after TLU Vegas, Frank used strategies from Sari de la Motte’s workshop to help pick his jury.. Victim-to-Victor : Frank leveraged Jesse Wilson’s “Victim-to-Victor” approach to frame his case, and it resonated with the jury. Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 into court, they have that comfortability, which then the byproduct can be confidence.” David and Dan share thoughts on the value of programs like Trial Lawyers University in refining trial skills. They also preview this month’s TLU Vegas , where experienced trial lawyers including David will share knowledge, collaborate, and guide participants in enhancing their courtroom performance. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ David Sugden I LinkedIn ☑️ Call & Jensen I LinkedIn I Facebook I X ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot What trial lawyers can learn from David’s series of training videos A preview of David’s workshops at TLU Vegas : navigating hearsay and laying a foundation Lawyers and athletes: A college baseball player, David reflects on the similarities between both pursuits Why David suggests that mock trials should be set in a real courtroom environment The important lessons offered by the TLU educational program David’s $6 million verdict on behalf of a real estate auction company against a defendant who fraudulently manipulated bids Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 , which Dan founded. There, Phillip and trial attorney Sach Oliver will break down their recent success. In their wrongful death case, a Kroger tractor trailer driver fatally struck a fireman who was assisting at the scene of a wreck. Tune in to learn how Phillip and the team dismantled Kroger’s defenses, including that the crash was unavoidable. The jury awarded $140 million. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Phillip Miller I LinkedIn ☑️ Miller Law Offices I Facebook ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Phillip’s career path started with enrolling in law school after dealing with his father’s estate His first PI case: Not a good one … but he made the most of it and got a $25,000 verdict At TLU Vegas , Phillip will teach a masterclass on depositions, including his “Miller Mousetrap” strategy. Phillip’s methodology as a trial consultant starts with asking “dumb questions that will make your case better” Phillip and Dan role play a cross-examination, focusing on strategies like asking one new fact per question and defining terms At TLU Vegas , Phillip will also join trial attorney Sach Oliver to present about their recent wrongful death case that ended in a $140 million verdict against Kroger How the team established that the Kroger driver who struck and killed a fireman who was assisting at an accident scene should have avoided the crash What happened after Kroger’s insurance representatives reneged on a $20 million settlement offer How Phillip and Sach used focus groups for trial A preview of all the learning opportunities at TLU Vegas Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 the basics of building business and strategies for effective marketing and branding. Want a complimentary access code to TLU on Demand? Email Dan. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Darryl Isaacs I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X ☑️ Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X I YouTube ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Didn’t love criminal law, loved being in the courtroom: Darryl’s entré into law How Darryl applied a Supreme Court ruling that allowed lawyers to write to accident victims Why Darryl embraced marketing efforts – billboards, television, the back covers of phone books How Darryl formed his “mastermind” group The $2 million replica of a courtroom that Darryl built and uses for focus groups What participants at Darryl’s TLU Vegas masterclasses can expect Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 about Justice Watch, an organization that he is developing. Still in its inception, Justice Watch will open chapters in each state to lobby for laws important to lawyers, lodge complaints about bad judges, and promote good judges. Dan and Nick also discuss presentations at TLU Vegas and their importance to both new and seasoned lawyers. Dan encourages law students who can’t afford the conference to visit TLU Vegas and submit a scholarship application. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Nick Rowley I LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook ☑️ Trial Lawyers for Justice I Rowley Law Firm I Jordan Law I Trial By Human ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Nick’s morning routine: wake early, cold shower, exercise, read, eat protein breakfast. Seek out many mentors to learn different styles and philosophies. Nick’s key task when helping other lawyers: Get to know the clients and their families. Nick’s Justice Watch will work to keep a bad judge off the Montana Supreme Court and serve to counterbalance an insurance industry group called Judicial Watch. Words matter: Don’t demand settlements; offer an opportunity to settle a case. There will be a booth at TLU Vegas where attendees can learn about Innoceana, Nick’s charity that promotes global marine conservation. Nick is co-authoring a book “debunking nuclear verdicts” and will present on it at TLU Vegas . Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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

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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 plaintiffs’ lawyers. Called the Justice Through Empirical Data Institute (or JEDI), the organization aims to provide answers to questions like whether tort reform caps work and whether it’s a problem for plaintiffs if their lawyer can’t make a non-specific, non-economic damage request. Alicia also previews her presentation at the upcoming TLU Vegas , where she’ll provide a high-level overview of JuryBall and data. Law school students who are interested in a scholarship to attend TLU Vegas should email Dan for information. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Alicia Campbell | LinkedIn | Email ☑️ Campbell Law ☑️ JuryBall ☑️ TLU Vegas ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Alicia’s career, starting as a teacher in the inner-city of San Antonio Ten years and more than 850 case studies How Alicia’s frustration with the federal mediation system spurred her early foray into data How predicting a case’s value has evolved over the past 10 years Sean Claggett’s role in shaping JuryBall A preview of Alicia’s presentation at TLU Vegas The process of conducting a big data study Campbell Law’s experience with high-profile excessive force cases The nonprofit that Alicia started with her husband, John: The Justice Through Empirical Data Institute, or JEDI Produced and Powered by LawPods…

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