ReTrial Podcast

Get to know Herb Eikenbary, known as the Ringmaster of Dayton and one of the most memorable lawyers who died in 1974, leaving behind a fund for struggling young lawyers.

Many call John McMahon the greatest lawyer in Dayton's history. His 69-years of active practice started in 1852. John worked with Governor Cox, The Wright Brothers, John Patterson and many other historical figures.

The antitrust case between department store giants, Rikes and Beerman, how they left downtown Dayton for the suburbs and ultimately disappeared.

A discussion about the Dayton school desegregation case that lasted from 1972 to 1975 including the murder of a desegregation specialist. We'll take a look at both sides of the case, their strategy and ultimately the decision that impacts our present-day realities.

A Dayton Bar Association Production – ReTrial Podcast decodes legal history that happened in Dayton, Ohio. These cases, lawyers and stories set the stage for present-day learning across our nation. Hosted by trial attorney & historian, David Greer and Judge Gerald Parker

This Dayton Bar Association and Dayton Bar Foundation project was funded in part by a grant from the Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation of The Dayton Foundation and by a grant from Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation.

The pilot season consists of six episodes 40-50 minutes in length.