Three trials. One week. Three six-figure wins. In this episode of Trial Bible, host Gennady Voldz sits down with his friend and fellow litigator Peter Kolp — the courtroom speedster who has mastered the art of the one-day trial. Known for pulling off a “3 Pete” with three victories in just five days, Peter reveals how to condense a full-blown trial into hours without sacrificing impact — or dollar signs.

From finding judges open to one-day formats to preparing clients for concise, credible testimony, Peter walks us through the mechanics of New York’s Summary Jury Trials (SJTs). He breaks down each of the three cases from his legendary week, sharing how shoulder tears, knee injuries, and liability disputes turned into verdicts of $213K, $250K, and $300K.

Get ready for a masterclass as Peter reveals exactly how he won three six-figure verdicts in a single week, breaking down real cases from start to finish. You’ll hear how summary jury trials work, why they’re gaining traction in today’s short-attention-span world, and the art of capturing a jury’s attention in under an hour.

Peter and Gennady dive deep into trial prep, jury selection strategies, and the tools they use to present complex medical evidence with powerful simplicity. Plus, you’ll learn why understanding your client on a human level just might be the biggest secret to courtroom success.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• What a Summary Jury Trial is — and how it works in New York [00:04:18 – 00:08:00]
• Why judge selection can make or break a one-day verdict [00:15:26 – 00:18:12]
• How to build instant relatability with jurors in voir dire [00:08:42 – 00:14:10]
• Common defenses you’ll see in rear-end and soft tissue cases — and how to address them [00:20:44 – 00:23:55]
• Strategies for reframing treatment delays and preexisting conditions [00:22:12 – 00:26:00]
• How to teach anatomy in plain language for maximum juror retention [00:28:12 – 00:32:48]
• The key to preparing clients for concise, credible testimony [00:56:10 – 00:58:45]
• Negotiating strong high–low parameters with insurance defense counsel [01:20:12 – 01:23:40]
   

📍 KEY MOMENTS

2:05 – Meet “The Master of the One-Day Trial”
4:18 – Anatomy of a Summary Jury Trial: time limits, packets, and parameters
8:42 – Voir dire in under an hour: golden ticket analogy + juror buy-in
15:26 – Why SJT cases need judges open to the one-day format
20:44 – Common defenses you’ll hear over and over — and how to counter them
28:12 – Using props and analogies to explain soft tissue injuries
34:50 – Case 1: Chanda v. Singh – liability + damages, shoulder tear, $300K verdict
46:18 – Case 2: Abbott – damages only, double shoulder injury, $213K verdict
57:06 – Why walking with your client can change your case prep
1:06:30 – Case 3: John – damages only, knee surgery, $250K verdict
1:14:55 – Why meniscus injuries often mean future knee replacements
1:20:12 – Negotiating high–low parameters without giving away leverage
1:26:08 – Why SJTs work in today’s short-attention-span world

 

🧰 PJI HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOUR REFERENCE

• Serious Injury – Permanent Consequential Limitation of Use (PJI 2:88E)
• Serious Injury – Significant Limitation of Use (PJI 2:88F)

 

🔎 GUEST CONTACT

Peter Kolp – Trial Attorney

https://kolplaw.com/