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#24: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Robert "Bob" Simon, the co-founder of the Simon Law Group, also known as the Justice Team. Bob has an extensive resume of jury trials in his career, having tried over 50 cases with verdicts totaling over 200M.  He has received numerous awards, including Trial Lawyer of the Year in San Diego and the Young Gun award in Orange County, as well as co-founding Justice HQ, a members only networking community for plaintiff attorneys. We discuss the business of law, the reason why he is able to ask for (and achieve) such big verdicts and why he decided to take a different and unique approach to the way he runs his firm. A not to be missed episode!

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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#23: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Brandon Yosha from Yosha Cook & Tisch in Indiana. Brandon is a break out star in the trial world, receiving a $20 million dollar jury verdict (adjusted by a fault reduction for a net win of $12.2 million) only five weeks out of law school. We discuss the importance of the human story and how a decision to reach out to Nick Rowley and the Trial Lawyers for Justice team, aided in this multi-million dollar victory, where they personally mentored Brandon through the very techniques they use in opening statements and direct examinations. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In our first ever Rising Star Roundtable series of Settlement Nation, we feature Rilee Harrison from Lawter & Associates and Jonathan Davidi from Panish Shea & Boyle. These up and coming trial lawyers share their lessons and victories, as we discuss what it's like walk into the courtroom on their first day of trial, attitudes of the defense counsel and how they use being a millennial to their advantage. In addition, we talk about the importance of having mentors, formulating the winning mindset and strategies for success. A not to miss episode with great advice for lawyers, both seasoned and fresh out of law school. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Mike Rafi, the founder of the Rafi Law Firm out of Atlanta, Georgia. Mike has recovered over $45 million for his clients through settlements and jury trials and has been recognized as a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine for 3 years in a row. We discuss the great results he has achieved for his practise through simple and effective marketing strategies, the importance of the human factor and why it's ok to fail throughout your journey. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation, we chat with Dan Schaar, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) from Northern California. Dan talks with us about his current case Patrick Blumenthal v. Goldman Sachs, et al, which exposes the effects of hazing culture within the investment banking industry. We also discuss the recent Vanity Fair article that is covering this case -"Bullying, Booze, and Choke Holds: With Goldman Sachs's culture under the microscope, a former intern's abuse suit moves forward" and why it is so important for justice to be obtained at trial later this year. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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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 has experienced over the past year as a civil rights attorney, the Derek Chauvin trial and what it's like to be involved in high profile cases throughout his extensive career. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we chat with Aimee Wagstaff, the founding partner of Andrus Wagstaff. Aimee has dedicated her professional life fighting against pharmaceutical and medical device companies. The vast majority of her litigation is done through national mass tort consolidations and she has been appointed by federal and state court Judges across the country to co-lead four national litigations, representing tens of thousands of injured claimants. In this episode we discuss how Aimee was the lead trial counsel in the only federal Roundup trial (Edwin Hardeman v Monsanto Company) resulting in a $80,267,634.10 verdict.

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Brett Turnbull, the Founding partner of The Turnbull Law Firm, with offices in Alabama and Georgia. Brett has been recognized for his many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, representing clients in trucking, products liability, automobile defects, pediatric burns, traumatic brain injury and nursing home malpractice. We discuss Brett's courtroom tactics, notable verdicts and also his  trial lawyer training academy, Trial Structure, where he shares strategies for effective persuasion and trial success.

Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Olivier Taillieu, a partner of The Dominguez Firm and a distinguished and respected trial attorney. He has tried and won multiple jury trials in his outstanding career, and has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $29,000,000 verdict in a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) case involving a pedestrian. We discuss his expertise in this area, the factors he considers when choosing cases and why doing the work always wins. 

Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we chat with Bethany Schneider,  a trial attorney and the founder of Schneider Injury Law. We discuss what it was like branching out on her own, after years trying high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases for huge corporations. We also talk about the importance of marketing as an attorney and how she has leveraged platforms to build her brand awareness, the challenges she faces as a female in this industry, as well as breaking down her 5.5M jury verdict case from 2019, where she obtained full justice for her client after they suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury. 

Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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