Send me a text message#19: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with James DeSimone,  the founder of V. James DeSimone Law. James is one of the most highly regarded employment lawyers and civil rights advocates in Los Angeles, successfully achieving multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. James was voted California Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year 2014,  and also Top California Employment Lawyer 7 years in row. In this episode we cover what he h...

Inside 30 Years as a Civil Rights Trial Lawyer with James DeSimone

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Send me a text messageTune in to this bonus episode of Settlement Nation as we discuss the launch of renowned trial lawyer Nick Rowley's new podcast - Brutal Honesty.  This special episode offers a exclusive glimpse into the topics he will be covering each episode with listeners, sharing insights, expertise and stories from the courtroom and beyond.  Whether you're a legal aficionado or someone who has overcome considerable odds in your life or profession, Brutal Honesty promises to...

Exclusive: Introducing Brutal Honesty with National Trial Lawyer Nick Rowley

Send me a text message#67: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Matt Granda, the Managing Partner of Claggett and Sykes Law Firm. As well as being a personal injury lawyer, Matt oversees all of the operations and the 'business' of Claggett and Sykes, growing the firm to over 60 employees, 20 attorneys and 2 locations. Today we dive into actionable advice on building your firm to thrive. As a Marine veteran, Matt knows what it takes to lead an organization, and shares his unique st...

Tactical Law: Building a Successful Trial Firm with Matt Granda

Send me a text message#66: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seriously harmed. Today we get REAL with all of our listeners, talking through the types of cases primarily seen in most of your practises. We break down Nolan's recent verdict on a low speed, mTBI collision case and uncover the 3...

Deciphering mTBI in the Courtroom with Trial Lawyer Nolan Drafahl

Send me a text message#65: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined Bob Dryzgula, the Co-Founder of Function4, powering the largest industry event databases in financial services, and now, law. Bob shares a brand new,  industry breaking launch - The Trial Lawyers Events Hub, where trial lawyers and legal professionals can advance, connect and excel. This platform allows you to acces...

War Chest Wednesday: Transforming How Trial Lawyers Connect, Learn & Engage

Send me a text message#64: Welcome back to the show in 2024! In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Jakob Norman and Brian Ward from Trial Lawyers For Justice. Jakob and Brian break down their $63M verdict against Chevron for covering up a toxic chemical pit, using Trial by Human techniques that they teach nationwide on their roadshow. Practising what they preach, both trial lawyers demonstrate how they used the Trial by Human method in voir dire, opening, finding the human story, ...

Inside 30 Years as a Civil Rights Trial Lawyer with James DeSimone

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