Personal injury law is a saturated field — there are thousands of firms battling for top spots on Google search results. So, how do you stand out from your competitors?

According to SEO expert and Rankings CEO Chris Dreyer, there are two top digital assets that law firms should focus on: their website and their content. When crafting content and updating your website, you have to keep the consumer in mind. Is your website accessible? Is your content readable? Are you showcasing your authority and expertise?

When it comes to your website, you want to create a flat architecture, which makes it easy to access each page of your website quickly. Most people are just focused on website aesthetics, but a great website makes it easy for consumers to find information. 

A flat website is one that doesn’t have sub-folders for every different category — all pages are one or two clicks away from your home page. This means that you have to be intentional with every single piece of content and where you’re placing it.

In regards to the content itself, your goal is to have the best content on the internet. Not only should you be outputting more content to differentiate yourself, but it should be high-quality content to prove that you’re an expert in the field. 

But here’s one thing many lawyers get wrong: you shouldn’t make your content too complex. It needs to be legally accurate, but it also needs to be conversational and easy for consumers to understand.  

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, Chris Dreyer, an expert in SEO and digital marketing for law firms. They discuss the top digital assets every firm should focus on, how to improve your website and content to boost conversions, and how to keep up with changes in the digital world.

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• [00:40] Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe introduce their guest, Chris Dreyer
• [01:36] What is a digital asset, and what is a vertical?
• [03:18] The top digital assets for law firms
• [06:10] Tips to create more high-quality content that ranks on Google
• [13:20] Matt and Chris discuss how they’ve built up Dolman Law Group’s website architecture 
• [16:35] How to rank for a keyword and convert consumers on the right pages
• [19:34] Paid search versus organic search
• [21:53] How can you stay relevant and keep up with technology changes?
• [25:44] Why pay-per-click is so difficult nowadays
• [29:09] How search engine results are changing
• [32:01] Chris talks about the future of digital marketing

Name: Chris Dreyer

Title: Founder and CEO of Rankings.io

Specialty: Chris helps elite personal injury law firms dominate the first page of rankings through search engine optimization. He and his team at Rankings.io are personally involved in client campaigns all the way from strategy to execution. They’ve helped clients own top-ranked spots for keywords and focus on delivering big wins. 

Connect: LinkedIn

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• SEO vs. PPC: Differences, pros, cons, and an integrated approach
• Law Firm Website Design Guide

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Stan Gipe of the Dolman Law Group recently obtained a $6.7 million personal injury verdict for the estate of Harold Lewis. Harold had recently had his foot amputated after complications from diabetes. After the amputation, he had to go into the Clearwater Care and Rehabilitation Center. While in the Rehabilitation Center, Harold developed a bedsore that became severely infected, leading to his death.

Learn more about Harold’s case and our process for obtaining justice in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with seasoned civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They provide a play-by-play recount of how Stan helped Harold’s family win a verdict of $6.7 million in compensation for the loss of their loved one that the Rehabilitation Center failed to properly care for.

• [00:40] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: how we helped a client obtain a $6.7 million personal injury verdict
• [01:11] Stan Gipe talks about the client’s injury, pain, and suffering—and the personal injury lawyer’s burden to help the client 
• [05:52] How a patient and their family suffer when a care facility fails to do its job correctly
• [06:42] How the Dolman Law Group builds a case  
• [08:17] Identifying the care providers involved and bringing a suit against them    
• [08:52] The burden of proof at trial
• [09:26] How did we arrive at a number to request compensation?
• [11:28] Consulting with a lawyer early in the process makes a big difference in the compensation you can receive
• [15:08] Building a case for damages: what lawyers have to do
• [17:02] The optics matter for your injury case
• [18:25] Going to trial is like going to the Super Bowl. Preparation matters.
• [19:56] Strengthening your case and what it takes to win

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• Attorney Stanley Gipe of Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, Wins Lewis Family $6.7 Million
• 2021 Florida Statutes - Medical Malpractice
• What Is the Standard of Care in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases?
• Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
• Negligent Hiring and Supervision in Nursing Homes can Lead to Injuries
• When Must I Hire An Experienced Car Accident Lawyer?

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Have you ever been mugged at the common area of an apartment complex? Or have you been a victim of a violent crime at the parking lot of a strip mall, nightclub, or bar? If yes, you may have had a shot at a massive negligent security claim, but you didn't know it. 

What is a negligent security claim? 

It's a type of claim that looks to hold a property owner responsible for the injuries caused to a victim of a violent act or crime in and around their property for lack of proper security measures. 

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss all you need to know about negligent security claims, why you have a high chance of winning, and real-life examples of successful negligent security trials. 

• [00:33] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce the topic of the day: negligent security
• [01:13] A property owner has to provide you with adequate security 
• [04:04] What level of security should you expect in a common area with foreseeable danger?  
• [04:56] Common areas prone to negligent security cases  
• [07:14] The proper security measures are not enough   
• [08:08] A negligent security case example 
• [09:11] If you get mugged in a parking lot, is it only the criminal that's responsible?  
• [10:10] Why you should never overlook a negligent security issue
• [10:36] Proving and winning a negligent security case: a real-life example 
• [12:06] How businesses make themselves culpable for providing inadequate security
• [14:16] Why do more people need to know about negligent security claims?
• [17:40] Conclusion: your right to security in and around a commercial property explained

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• Premises Liability 
• What Do I Need to Prove my Negligent Security Case?

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Some attorneys have recently been in the news for infamous reasons. In particular, Michael Avenatti became famous as Stormy Daniels' lawyer in the hush money lawsuit against Donald Trump until things went wrong. 

What did Michael Avenatti do? What is he being accused of?

He tried to defraud or extort Nike out of 20 to $25 million to bury the lead on improper payments to college athletes and or coaches that Nike's involved in. That was after Stormy accused him of stealing money that was meant for her as part of her book advance. 

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the Michael Avenatti case, trust accounts, attorney misconduct, and what to consider when choosing a lawyer.  

• [00:36] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce the topic of the day: Michael Avenatti and other attorneys in the news for the wrong reasons
• [01:20] What did Michael Avenatti do? What is he being accused of?
• [04:27] How Stormy Daniels discovered her lawyer was stealing from her 
• [05:28] Why was Michael Avenatti trying to extort money from Nike? 
• [06:29] The most common attorney misconduct in the Florida Bar  
• [07:10] What is a trust account, and why does it matter what your lawyer does with it?
• [08:15] The real reason some attorneys steal from trust accounts 
• [09:00] Protecting yourself against potentially fraudulent attorneys  
• [09:50] Why it's a huge issue if a lawyer files for a personal bankruptcy
• [11:44] Always look into the reputation and credibility of your lawyer
• [13:44] Trust your spidey-sense 

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• Florida Bar Journal
• Rules Regulating Trust Accounts 
• Public Record Search 
• Licensed Florida Lawyers
• Michael Avenatti Convicted

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

If you're injured in an accident, don't be surprised your primary care doctor will not want to see you or may want to see you under a different arrangement and not your health insurance. 

That's because medical treatment for auto accident injuries is slightly different from your standard care. Many physicians don't want to do the extra work involved in treating you and not get paid.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the five value drivers for personal injury cases, and how to shoot for those big verdicts! 

• [00:36] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: value drivers and what makes your injury cases worth money
• [01:05] Why medical treatment is different for injuries sustained from an auto accident, and why not every doctor can help 
• [02:39] A letter of protection and past medical bills 
• [04:27] Building up the value of your case: future medical needs matter 
• [06:26] The art of boarding at trial
• [07:22] When do you need a life care planner? 
• [09:03] The before-and-after witness and mild traumatic brain injury
• [10:47] Driving value using the past wage loss
• [13:13] The cost of expert witnesses and why they matter to your case 
• [17:47] Handling the bully that is your insurance company 
• [18:29] Touchy-feely or the noneconomic damages
• [21:11] Who pays the medical bills, and how are they paid after your case? 

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• A Letter of Protection
• A Life Care Planner
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• A Vocational Rehabilitation Expert 
• Proposal for Settlement Insurance

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

When auto accidents happen, insurance companies are looking to minimize how much they pay you or not pay you at all—and they will succeed if you go to them as an unrepresented claimant. 

There are times when you don't need a lawyer. For example, if you get into a minor parking lot fender bender, and it's someone else's fault, no one is injured, and all you're trying to do is get your car fixed, then you don't need a lawyer. In that case, liability is admitted, no one is injured, and no genuine issue of contention.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the need to hire a personal injury lawyer, avoid common mistakes that could hurt your claims before it's too late, and more.  

• [00:34] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: the need for hiring a personal injury lawyer
• [00:49] When do I NOT need to hire a personal injury lawyer? Stan Gipe explains 
• [02:53] Open-and-shut case? Not so fast. When you need to hire a lawyer after an accident before it’s too late
• [04:19] Why it is a struggle to find a doctor after an auto accident 
• [05:07] The type of doctor you need after an auto accident
•  [07:02] Exacerbation of a preexisting condition and the eggshell plaintiff rule
•  [09:29] Your insurance company does not like to pay you. How to make sure you don’t give them a reason not to 
• [11:52] The dilemma of a pro se plaintiff or unrepresented claimant 
• [13:45] Mistakes unrepresented claimants make
• [15:02] Understanding the no-fault or PIP coverage 
• [16:39] What does it cost you to hire a top personal injury lawyer? $0 (zero dollars). Stan talks about why that is so

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• Exacerbation of a preexisting condition
• Eggshell Plaintiff Rule
• PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Coverage

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Let's say you've just had a car accident, and a police officer comes to the scene, interviews a few witnesses, gives you a ticket and writes a report that says you're at fault. What next? Does it necessarily mean you're at fault and have no case?  

For one, what is a police report? The police report is a police officer's opinion about what happened when they spoke to the people who saw the accident. There's no reason why your case should not move forward because If your case ever gets to court, what's in the police officer's report never comes up. 

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe, discuss why a police report should not deter you from pursuing a potential claim. They also talk about your options, even if your case is about splitting liability. 

• [00:40] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: police reports and their relevance to your injury case 
• [02:00] is the police report admissible in court? 
• [03:33] How Stan will represent a client who the police report says is at fault 
• [04:33] What the police report is and how the MAIT (Major Accident Investigation Team) report is different 
• [05:27] Something else you need to know: can what you say to the police officer at your auto accident scene be used against you in a state of Florida court?
• [06:54] What does being at fault or partially at fault mean for your case? 
• [08:11] Why it is crucial always to get a second or third opinion 
• [10:36] The police report can be wrong in many ways. What should you do if the police report is incorrect about your case? 
• [12:16] Conclusion: your choice of a lawyer makes all the difference

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• The 2021 Florida Statutes on Expert Testimony 
• What is the MAIT (Major Accident Investigation Team)  Report? 
• Police Officers and Motivation 
• Basis of opinion testimony by experts
• The Jury is never wrong. 

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

When you and your injury attorney disagree on whether you should settle or go to trial, it is commonly an issue of reasonableness. Are you expecting way too much money and refusing to accept a reasonable settlement? Or is your attorney a wimp who doesn't have the guts to take your case to trial?

Join Clearwater Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Stan Gipe and his partner Matt Dolman, a seasoned litigator with over 1500 trials under his belt, as they dissect these issues and more.

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, Stan and Matt discuss the real reason your attorney may not want to take your case to trial, what you can do about it, and how to avoid being in that type of situation altogether.

• [00:44] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: what happens when you and your representing attorney disagree about what to do with your case. 
• [02:02] Who decides if a case goes to trial or not? Matt Dolman and Stan shares what works and what doesn’t
• [04:14] The real reason many attorneys don’t want to take your case to trial 
• [05:31] Being willing to go to trial could make all the difference 
• [07:44] Here’s what you should know before you fire or discharge your attorney
• [10:54] Do you get charged twice if you fire your lawyer and want to hire another for the same case? Matt and Stan explain. 
• [12:27] The limitations of some personal injury attorneys and what they can do about it 
• [14:29] Why Dolman Law Group is an elite firm—and why they are different
• [16:40] The conclusion: no matter how far your current lawyer has gone with your case, if they’re unwilling to prosecute, Matt and Stan want you to know that you have options. 

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

• Firing Your Lawyer 
• De Minimis 
• Quantum meruit lien
• Being a board-certified civil trial lawyer
• Attorney Lien 

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Technology and new rules of engagement are rattling law practice across different states. Arizona and Utah, for example, allow non-lawyers to be law firm partners. California allows legal paraprofessionals - non-lawyers who only have to get a certificate - to practice law. Now, Big Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) are entering the practice of law. Astoundingly, the AI is posting a win rate north of 50%.

These changes - the deployment of AI and the emergence of Big Tech in the legal profession - blur the lines of the practice of law. How do we insulate ourselves from this invasion and distinguish ourselves as lawyers? Today's guest, Robert (Bob) Simon, explores these emerging issues and shares his vision for the future of the practice of law.

• [00:36] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce their guest, Robert (Bob) Simon 
• [02:42] Head start: why Bob started Justice HQ and how solo practice lawyers can benefit 
• [04:56] Baby bar, Kim Kardashian, non-lawyers owning law firms, Bob shares his views on changes to expect in the law practice in California 
• [06:19] How artificial intelligence is changing the game and what lawyers must do to insulate themselves 
• [07:26] With AI lawyers recording over 50% win rates in some claims without human assistance, does AI blur the lines of what is the practice of law?
• [09:57] The AI tsunami will promote more alternative dispute resolution— how will this affect lawyers?
• [13:28] Climbing the steep learning curve of becoming a note-worthy trial lawyer alone is daunting. How Justice HQ is bringing change 
• [16:08] A new lawyer's cross and how they can lighten the burden 
• [20:13] Bob's Bourbon of Proof Tour: what it is about and everything else he has going on
• [22:52] The immense value of a knowledge and case sharing community for lawyers
• [25:08] Is a trial skills training school necessary and vital for your next step as a trial lawyer?  
• [28:07] Bob's rise to fame: from not being taken seriously as a young lawyer to hitting monster verdicts, and now insurers are wary of getting in the ring with him  
• [30:28] Who determines the value of a client's loss during trial? Shoot for the stars
• [32:06] Bob's strategy for convincing the jury to consider high-value compensation requests
• [35:33] Navigating a bad faith case and helping clients get millions over policy in compensation
• [37:27] "Success requires a great partner." How to choose the right partner

Name Robert (Bob) Simon

Title: Co-founder of the Simon Law Group and Justice HQ

Specialty: He acts as the primary trial attorney for the Simon Law Group and has since made it his mission to fight for the injured and the less fortunate. Bob is known for getting massive verdicts on spine injury cases, with several verdicts over 10 million dollars in settlements. He is one of the two or three most successful trial lawyers of his generation. He spends a lot of his time giving back to the community and mentoring other trial lawyers in the craft of consumer advocate law.

Connect:  LinkedIn | Instagram | Email

• Bourbon of Proof
• Bourbon of Proof Tour
• Personal Injury Protection
• 411 PAIN nailed by the Attorney General's office
• 411 PAIN subject to and is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by GEICO in Federal Court
• RICO statute, Racketeering, and Influence Corruption Organization Act
• “Self-Referral Act”
• Florida Chiropractic Advertising Laws

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell announced its plans to appeal her recent sex-trafficking conviction after two jurors from the trial told reporters that they were sexually abused and discussed this with other jury members in deliberations. 

Maxwell's attorneys are looking into whether the jurors incorrectly filled out a questionnaire in which they were supposed to disclose this type of information — details that could have led to biased decision-making. If they did, that would be gross jury misconduct that could be grounds for a mistrial.

Jury misconduct in any shape or form is critical to whether justice is served. However, it is an often misunderstood part of the process because justice systems don't want to scare off potential jurors from serving in future trials.

Stan Gipe and partner Matt Dolman are seasoned trial lawyers and acutely aware of how delicate the process of selecting a jury is and why jury misconduct is such a serious offense.

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, Stan and Matt discuss how emotions move juries more than facts and how this makes jury impartiality an even bigger deal. They'll also cover some of their own courtroom experiences where questions of jury misconduct became an issue.

•  [00:38] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: Jury misconduct and the issue around the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict
• [01:32] Why juror neutrality is critical
• [03:16] Stan and Matt share their  first-hand experience of jury misconduct
• [07:09] The dilemma of being a juror
• [08:38] Stan talks about the most common jury misconduct in civil trial personal injury cases
• [11:38] Jury selection is the most important part of a case. What drives jury selection?
• [13:50] How remote trials increases the potential for juror misconduct
• [17:25] Contact Stan and Matt if you’re ready to retain the services of competent and experienced trial lawyers for a personal injury case by visiting their website dolmanlaw.com.

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

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📑 Race and the Jury 

📰 Porn Interrupts Zoom Hearing of Alleged Tampa Twitter ‘Bit-Con’ Hacker

💻 Cyberattacks on Courts

💭 Lies During Jury Selection: What Are the Costs? 

📰 Some States Seek To Eliminate Racial Bias in Jury Selection with Peremptory-Challenge Changes

💭 Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in an Age of Social Media? 

💻 Jury Trials Conducted by Zoom Can Lead to Biased Juries, Distractions, and Other Dangers, Lawyers Say

💻 How Courts Embraced Technology, Met the Pandemic Challenge, and Revolutionized Their Operations

📑 Access to Justice in the Age of COVID-19: A Roundtable Report

The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.