That One Case

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Juliet Huck, persuasion strategist, author, and founder of the Academy of Persuasion. Juliet has been paving the way in the science of persuasive communications for almost 25 years and has advised numerous clients on how to win others over. As well as her academy, Juliet has also shared her knowledge in two books, "50 Ways to Get Your Way" and "The Equation of Persuasion"

On today’s show, Juliet shares with us the story of a case whose international nature was proving to be too complex for jurors to comprehend. And she explains how with the help of some clever communication techniques and reducing the intricacies of the case down to its core issues, she was able to make the facts more palatable and help secure her client a favorable multimillion-dollar settlement.

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For more information about Juliet, check out her LinkedIn. Or to find out more about her work, head over to her website. And if you'd like to learn more about being persuasive, check out the courses on offer at the Academy of Persuasion.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Bob Genis, senior and founding partner of Sonin and Genis, The Bronx, New York. Bob is both a Super Lawyer and Top 100 Trial lawyer with over thirty-five years' experience. As well as representing clients in negligence, medical malpractice and product liability cases, Bob also lectures online and at the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

On today’s show, Bob shares with us an account of two cases involving police misconduct. He tells us about his ongoing efforts to bring justice to those who have suffered at the hands of the police, and he explains what it's like going from a courtroom-lawyer to a virtual-lawyer during the pandemic.

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For more information about Bob, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Sonin and Genis website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Michelle Daneshrad, collaborative attorney, mediator, and founder at Completion Law firm, California. Michelle's practice focuses on delivering amicable and mutual outcomes to pre and post-marital legal issues by keeping her clients' best interests at the heart of her work.

On today’s show, Michelle tells us all about a case that had a total breakdown in communication and was going nowhere. We discuss how Michelle reopened a dialogue between the clients and opposing counsel, and she shares with us why in divorce proceedings it's better to make collaborative decisions rather than letting the law have the first and final say.

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For more information about Michelle, check out her LinkedIn. Or to find out more about her work, head over to the Completion Law Firm website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Duane Mathiowetz, Partner at Practus LLP, Los Angeles, CA. Duane initially started out as a mechanical engineer, but after discovering law he combined these two skillsets to become a patent attorney and now represents clients in a range of intellectual property cases.

On today’s show, Duane tells us all about a case that would occupy him for well over a decade. He shares with us why it's important to never rush the job and reveals why cordiality among colleagues (even with the opposition) goes a long way.

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For more information about Duane, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Practus, LLP website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Kay Van Wey, board-certified personal injury lawyer and founder of Van Wey, Presby and Williams PLLC. Kay has thirty years' experience representing clients who have been injured in an accident or during medical treatment and operates throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

On today’s show, Kay tells us the incredible story of how she brought Christopher Duntsch, also known as "Dr. Death", to justice. She shares with us how one case turned into almost ten and how the series of events revealed even more troubling problems with the healthcare system and the medical board.

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For more information about Kay, check out her LinkedIn. Or to find out more about her work, head over to the Van Wey, Presby and Williams website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Ruby Powers of Powers Law Group, P.C. Ruby is a board-certified immigration attorney based in Houston, Texas, with a focus on immigration and nationality law. Ruby is an advocate for the rights of immigrants and helped organize a group of lawyers to fight for those affected by "family separation" policies in a Texas detention center.

Today, Ruby provides a case study in perseverance and going the extra mile for your clients. She tells us the stories of two extraordinary cases about reuniting families separated on arrival in the U.S and shares with us why preparation is key in any case.

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For more information about Ruby, check out her LinkedIn. Or to find out more about her work, check out the Powers Law Group website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Knicole C. Emanuel, partner at PractUS, LLP. Knicole is a health care litigator with a focus on healthcare regulatory compliance, administrative law and regulatory law. Knicole has a particular interest in Medicare and Medicaid litigation, which she has channelled into her blog medicaidlawnc.com, offering advice to providers and attorneys alike.

On today's show, Knicole tells us about how her blog went from a side project to her main source of business and how her posts lead to her representing nearly all of the behavioral healthcare providers for Medicaid in New Mexico.

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For more information about Knicole, check out her LinkedIn. Or to find out more about her work, check out her blog, Medicaidlawnc.com, or her firm, PractUS LLP.

On today's show, we talk with Roger E. Barton, managing partner of Barton LLP. Roger is a litigator with a wealth of experience and he and his firm have developed a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Roger is a Super Lawyer and is rated as one of the top 5% of Lawyers in the New York Metro Area. His areas of practice include failed financial transactions, breach of contract, fraud, shareholder and partner disputes, and senior executive compensation.

On today's show, Roger tells us the story of a client who came to him with a shattered business relationship and a $5 million judgment against them, and how, with the help of his extensive contract law knowledge, he was able to cancel their debt and secure them their own compensation.

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For more information about Roger, check out his LinkedIn. Or To find out more about his firm, head over to the Barton LLP website.

On today's show, we talk with Richard Fields. Richard is partner at Fields PLLC, a firm specializing in complex litigation. Richard's career path has taken him down many avenues and he has spent time as a lawyer, entrepreneur and fund manager.

On today's show, Richard tells us about his varied career journey and how following his passions led him to helping assemble a $1 billion dollar case against Arab Bank.

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For more information about Thomas, check out his LinkedIn. Or To find out more about his firm, head over to the Fields PLLC website.

On today's show, we talk with Thomas Lebens, intellectual property lawyer and registered patent attorney at Fitch, Even, Tabin and Flannery in California. Thomas' focus within intellectual property includes licensing, infringement & validity analysis, patentability, and copyright for artistic works and computer software.

Join us as Thomas tells us about a case that challenged him to go beyond conventional book-study to find his answer, and resulted in him "redefining the problem" to come up with a creative solution.

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For more information about Thomas, check out his LinkedIn. Or To find out more about his firm, head over to the Fitch, Even, Tabin and Flannery website.