The Berkowitz, Hanna, Amdur & Wildstein “Love of the Law” Podcast

Our guest today is Gary Crakes, a nationally known and award winning economist who will talk with us today regarding his long time experience as an expert witness in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, and the role he plays for attorneys and their clients in lawsuits relative to his economic analysis.

In this episode, we're joined by Russ Berkowitz, Founding Partner at Berkowitz Hanna Amdur and Wildstein, for an important conversation about emergency room medical malpractice. 

Russ explains why some of the most serious conditions, including strokes, heart attacks, sepsis, and aortic dissections, are still missed in emergency departments, and how overcrowding, communication breakdowns, and premature discharges can have devastating consequences. 

He also shares practical advice on how patients can advocate for themselves when every minute matters.

In this episode, we're joined by Andy Wildstein, Partner at Berkowitz Hanna Amdur and Wildstein, to discuss gastrointestinal medical malpractice. 

Andy explains the warning signs of GI bleeding, delayed colon cancer diagnoses, and the critical mistakes that can lead to life-threatening outcomes. He also shares practical advice on why patients should trust their instincts and advocate for themselves when something doesn't feel right. Let's dive in.

Today we’re joined by Jennifer Amdur, Partner at Berkowitz, Hanna, Amdur & Wildstein. 

Jennifer takes us inside the complex world of birth injury litigation, breaking down how medical negligence can occur during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and how her team investigates and handles these highly sensitive cases. 

We also discuss cerebral palsy claims, fetal monitoring, expert analysis, and what families should know if they suspect something went wrong during childbirth.

Today Russ Berkowitz, Managing Partner of Berkowitz, Hanna, Amdur & Wildstein, is the guest. We’re talking about how AI is changing the way plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases are handled—from intake and research to discovery and drafting. Russ also explains why, even with today’s technology, sound legal judgment still matters more than ever.

In this episode of Love of the Law, Russ Berkowitz speaks with Daniel Ryan of Ryan, Ryan & Deluca, a longtime medical malpractice defense attorney who has transitioned into mediation after more than 40 years in practice. Dan shares how mediations in complex healthcare cases work, when they’re most effective, and why neutrality, preparation, and realistic expectations are key to resolution. It’s a candid conversation about negotiation strategy, trial risk, and what it really takes to get cases settled.

Today, Managing Partner Russ Berkowitz and Partner Jen Amdur dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of personal injury and medical malpractice law.

From predicting case outcomes and uncovering evidence faster than ever, to tackling questions of bias, ethics, and the courtroom of the future—this conversation explores how AI is changing the way justice is pursued and protected.

My guest today is Eric Stockman, one of the top trial attorneys in Connecticut and managing partner of the law firm Stockman and O'Connor that specializes in defending doctors and hospitals and medical malpractice cases throughout Connecticut.

On episode 7, I'm pleased to have as my guest Doug Brown, a nationally known law firm leadership coach.

Doug is currently chief learning officer at Summit Success, a global personal and professional development firm serving entrepreneurs, C-level execs, business professionals, lawyers, coaches, and consultants.

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