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The Justice Team discusses the seminal case People v. Sanchez and how to properly navigate hearsay contained within medical records

What exactly is a mild traumatic brain injury, and how do we, as attorneys, lay a roadmap for our client’s case? From choosing credible experts and witnesses to handling those tough medical exams – the Justice Team breaks it down for all levels of attorneys. Special guest Bibi Fell of Fell Law.

Joined by superstar trial attorneys Atticus Wegman and Bibi Fell, the Justice Team chats about how to handle experts during depositions and cross-examination.  

We chat with paralegals from various firms and learn about their combined decades’ worth of experience in the industry. You’ll hear about paralegal pet peeves and thoughts on being self-taught versus enrolling in certification programs. We’ll also cover the importance of networking and continuing your education and hear tips on handling expert discovery. This episode is great for paralegals, attorneys, and law firm staff to understand how we can all work together for our clients.

Why do we need to mediate? How do trial attorneys navigate relationships with mediators and defense attorneys? What does the negotiation process look like? How do you handle your client’s expectations? You resolve in mediation – then what? And why do Jenny’s feet look like that?! Watch the Justice Team mediation experts break it all down!

David Ball is widely acknowledged as America’s most influential and effective trial consultant. He’s a partner in Malekpour & Ball Consulting in North Carolina, the nation’s only consulting firm qualified to guide attorneys in the use of Reptilian methods and strategies. Co-founder of Reptilian trial advocacy, Dr. Ball specializes in mediation techniques, early case development, focus groups, case analysis and presentation, advocacy skills, damages strategies, and jury selection.

Ben Swanson, April Bonifatto, Brett Sachs, and Deon Goldschmidt join us to chat all about Pre-Litigation. Hear about the advantages and disadvantages, your obligation to your client, powering your pre-lit machine, and knowing when to bring in a litigator.

What are civil rights cases, and how are they handled? We are joined by prominent civil rights attorneys Carl E. Douglas and Aja Mann of Douglas/Hicks Law and Stephen A. King of Courtroom Etiquette.

We’re in the Justice Team Airstream on the streets of San Diego with a triple episode featuring Advocate Capital CEO Michael Swanson, Spin + Go Owner Corey Butts, Director of Marketing and Events Teresa Diep, and Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Christine Bullock.

The Justice Team Airstream is back in San Diego with special guests Mike Arias (CAOC President), Lissa and Stuart Zanville (Executive Directors of LATLC and CAALA), and Michael Cowen (Texas trial attorney and host of Trial Lawyer Nation Podcast).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x4bFBazIuo

We’re back on the streets of San Diego in our Justice Team Airstream! This week we’re joined by three special guests. With 130 cases under her belt, Randi McGinn has seen it all – especially in her “men behaving badly” cases.  A notable author, incredible advocate, and inspiring woman: Randi McGinn shares off-the-wall trial stories and discusses changes for female attorneys. What does it mean to open or “pop” a policy, and how do you do it? An insurance bad faith specialist who rubbed elbows with President Obama during their time at Harvard Law, Michael Cohen breaks down the realities of his field and tips and tricks of the trade. Starts at 32:00. Based in Austin, TX but with offices in four total states, Jack Zinda discusses how his law firm practices across state lines, how he juggles running a firm versus trying cases, and how to manage cases remotely. Starts at 1:00:00.

Paul Farrell Jr, a West Virginia attorney, could not stand idly by as he watched his hometown flood with pills. Taking a unique legal approach, Paul found that there may be a “public nuisance” claim to apply to prescription opioids. In this episode, you’ll learn about the ARCOS Data, opioid litigation origins, the pharmaceutical monopoly, and how Paul Farrell took on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Hosted by Tom Feher of Feher Law, APC and the Justice Team’s Tom Conroy and Greyson Goody.

After a stalker recorded and released private hotel videos of Erin Andrews, renowned Sportscaster and TV Personality, a jury awarded Erin Andrews a $55 million verdict. In this episode, Robert Simon and Murat Abayhan chat with the attorneys behind the verdict – attorneys who prompted a national conversation about the safety and privacy for hotel guests. Bruce Broillet and Molly McKibben of Greene, Broillet, and Wheeler, LLP share their experiences and methods in the Erin Andrews v Marriott case. You’ll learn why Bruce’s handling of this case led to him being named Consumer Attorney of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Rob Cartwright discusses how his upbringing and love for motor sports as guided his practice as a products liability master. Jeff Ehrlich fills the listeners in on the state of the law in California regarding the ever-evolving “reasonable and customary value” of medical expenses. Shane Gosdis discusses challenges and successes of opening up your own small practice.

The Justice Team sits down with trial attorney, Karen “The Velvet Hammer” Koehler to discuss a wide range of topics including her $123M “Ride the Ducks” verdict;  the concept of “The Avatar”; connecting with the jury; and the importance of family.

The Justice Team sits down with former defense attorneys to discuss the ins and outs of the insurance defense world.  Learn how the other side views your client’s claim and what pressure points you can use to your advantage to optimize recovery.

You obtained a great result for your client….. what next?  The Justice Team sits down with structured settlement experts to discuss common post-settlement and post-verdict concerns to ensure the client’s money is protected.

Justice Team kicks off their San Diego sessions at a national trial lawyer conference with none other than John Gomez – aka “The Mayor” of San Diego.

The Justice Team sits down with prominent workers compensation attorneys to discuss potential exceptions to the workers comp “exclusive remedy” and how to use the system to your benefit in your personal injury cases.

From jury selection to closing arguments, Prominent trial attorneys discuss the difficult the concept of general damages and the daunting task of placing a monetary value on human harms.

The Justice Team sits down with solo practitioners to discuss their successes, failures, and recommendations to any young attorneys out there deciding whether or not to make the “leap”.

Learn from seasoned lawyers the tools that can make you succeed in the legal practice right out of the gate.

Superstar Consumer Advocates discuss MICRA caps, tort reform, and the uphill battle victims of medical practice face in California.

Top defense trial attorneys discuss hot-button issues such as Jury Selection, Sub Rosa, Mini Openings, Mistakes young lawyers make, and more. Tune in to hear the “Defense Perspective” in this episode of the Justice Team podcast.

Prominent female trial attorneys discuss the unique challenges they face in the courtroom and also how to balance work life and home life.

In this episode the Justice Team provides tips on how to proactively identify evidentiary issues in your case early and often.  Also learn the newest and most important substantive case law and arguments you need to make from our law and motion team, case managers, and trial attorneys.

Navigating jury selection, from challenges for cause, mini openings and more. This episode will explore when to disclose your bad facts and reveal strategies for picking a jury from experienced jury consultant, Harry Plotkin. Also featuring Mauro Fiore of Fiore Legal and Justice Team members Robert Simon, Tom Feher, Sevy Fisher and Greyson Goody.

A personal and in depth conversation with two legendary trial lawyers, Gary Dordick and Chris Dolan on life as a trial lawyer, overcoming obstacles, and secret to success. Brace yourself. This is a good one!

Justice Team members who converted from the Dark Side join Plaintiff Pureblood and Bad Faith specialist Ricardo Echeverria and host Brad Simon to discuss whether insurance policies are open, pressure points for the defense, and strategy to get your clients compensated over policy.

Partner and Justice Team member, Brad Simon hosts this episode-Running A Law Firm. Panel members include industry leader and fellow podcaster Sam Mirejovsky of Bergener Mirejovsky and Mauro Fiore of Law Offices of Mauro Fiore. This is a must watch for new attorneys!

This episode explores the life of a trial lawyer, balancing family and work life. “You create a support system of people who love what they do so that you have the freedom to do what you’re good at. When you walk into a courtroom and get in front of a jury, you should be the best version of yourself.” -Arash Homampour