Trial Lawyer Nation

By Michael Cowen

What's Trial Lawyer Nation about?

Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.

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Trial Lawyer Nation episodes:

04.15.2024
152 - Odalys Lopez – How to Develop Attorney Skills and Mindset in Your Law Firm
Once you start getting big results, then people give you more opportunities to do bigger cases. But as a new lawyer, how do you begin getting big results? In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen welcomes Odalys...
03.31.2024
151 - Alex Begum - $2.1 Million Verdict in a Tough Case
Build “top mind awareness” for your law firm to get the PI cases you actually want. Then focus on what’s-in-it-for-the-jury to win them. In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen welcomes Alex Begum, the founding shareholder of...
03.15.2024
150 - Malorie Peacock - How to Move the Ball Forward and Not Just Do Busy Work
Just focus on your biggest PI cases. Afterall, that’s where you make the most money and the biggest difference, so it should be easy. Right? Wrong. Before you know it, you’ve spent the majority of your time working on cases...
02.29.2024
149 - Robert Ingalls - The Power of a Podcast: Build Trust with Prospects Before They Pick Up the Phone
Can lawyers really get cases from their podcasts? Robert Ingalls built a business banking on just that. In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen welcomes LawPods CEO and Founder (and recovering lawyer) Robert Ingalls to discuss how...
02.15.2024
148 - Gyi Tsakalakis - How to Promote Your Law Firm With Digital Legal Marketing Expert Gyi Tsakalakis
Marketing a law practice is different from other types of businesses, due to things such as unique ethical considerations and the referral aspect. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen is joined by Gyi Tsakalakis, President and Co-Founder...
01.31.2024
147 - Robert Disque – Are You a Trial Lawyer or Just a Litigator?
Empathy is an emotion not commonly associated with lawyers. But harnessing it can provide valuable insight. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen is joined by colleague Robert Disque who focuses his practice on 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle...
01.15.2024
146 - Anthony Vessel on Leadership, Empathy, and Professional Development
Lawyers aren’t necessarily great business people, or even good law office managers for that matter. That’s because running a business requires a different type of skill set than the practice of law. However, if you have a firm that is...
12.31.2023
145 - Natalie Arledge - Goal-Setting for Success: Michael and Natalie's Roadmap for 2024
It’s that time of year again. What do we want 2024 (and beyond) to look like and how are we going to make it happen? At Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock, it all starts with goals. But, as we’ve all...
12.15.2023
144 - Eric Oliver - Beyond the Facts: Trial Consultant Eric Oliver on How to Tell Your Client’s Story
Jury trials can be notoriously unpredictable, even when the facts are in your favor. To be successful at trial, attorneys need to do more than just rehearse their opening and closing statements. They also need to know how to influence...
11.30.2023
143 - Malorie Peacock - Employees Can’t Read Minds: Michael and Malorie on Law Firm Training
Lawyers constantly receive training in the form of CLE. However, training staff members in the day-to-day running of a law office is no less important to a successful practice. Nobody comes into a law firm knowing everything. Ongoing reminders and...
11.15.2023
142 - Ed Ciarimboli - Visuals, Sequencing, and Zoom: Ed Ciarimboli on Trying Cases Post-COVID
Trying cases is an evolving process. And if you’ve been doing the same thing for 25 years, you’ve probably been doing something wrong for the past 24 years. From shorter jury attention spans, to Zooming in experts, to condensing information,...
10.31.2023
141 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case (Part 2)
Trial is not a law school exam. Just because you can technically put in evidence of certain elements of damages, doesn’t mean it's in the client’s best interest to do so. It’s up to you–after having the conversation with your...
10.15.2023
140 - Maxey Scherr - From Theater to Trial: Maxey Scherr on Starting Strong, Establishing Your Reputation, and Letting Go
Trial lawyers can’t be afraid of failure. It is often by refusing default thinking and defying expectations that a trial lawyer gets the first big win that sets the tone for their career. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation,...
09.30.2023
139 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case
There’s data going all the way back to the 1970s showing that people have lost a leg while operating a forklift. Not only do these leg crush injuries keep occurring, but it's the most common injury with a stand-up forklift. ...
09.15.2023
138 - Rick Friedman - Unlocking Success: Rick Friedman on Trying Cases, Self-Improvement, and Framing Moral Truth
Losing is what helps us develop as trial lawyers. If you quit too early after losing a case, you will never know the success you could have had. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen speaks with renowned...
08.31.2023
137 - Michael Leizerman - How Michael Leizerman Won $18 million in a Tough Case
As a trucking trial lawyer, if you are compassionate, people can walk all over you and you won’t get good results, you need to be both fierce and compassionate. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Michael...
08.15.2023
136 - Natalie Arledge - Can You Be a Successful Trial Lawyer Without Being a Sh*tty Parent?
Being an exceptional trial lawyer requires mastering a lot of skills they don’t teach in school. The same can be said for being an exceptional parent. But, sticking the landing on both? That must be a pipedream, right? On this...
07.31.2023
135 - Amy Hall - The “Formula” for Effective Visual Trial Strategy
Lawyers know their cases backwards and forwards. However, jurors may need help honing in on the most important elements of a case. Visual trial strategy helps create a series of clear, tailored exhibits to present to a jury at trial....
07.15.2023
134 - Sonia Rodriguez - Cracking the Expert Witness Code: Getting the Best from Your Retained Experts
“The relationship between the expert and the lawyer is a lot like a horse and a rider. I don't want you to lead me in a dangerous situation, and I don't want to lead you in a dangerous situation.” On...
06.30.2023
133 - Michael Neff - Navigating Premises Liability Cases: Insights from a Seasoned Trial Lawyer
Premises cases can be a tough way to make a living. “It’s challenging, like medical malpractice, but with the right experts, with the right research, with the right resilience, you can win these cases.” On this episode of Trial Lawyer...
06.15.2023
132 - Malorie Peacock - The Hidden Power of Lay Witnesses
Lay witnesses. Whether you call them eyewitnesses, ‘before and after’ witnesses, or damages witnesses, you need them to help you make your case. And sometimes the most unexpected ordinary people can be the greatest witnesses. “There's obvious ones like the...
05.31.2023
131 - John Romano - The Art of Trial Preparation
There are great episodes and there are John Romano episodes. This is not one you want to miss. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael sits down with legendary trial lawyer John Romano as he shares wisdom acquired over...
05.15.2023
130 - Malorie Peacock - Keeping Calm Amidst the Chaos: How to Handle Difficult Clients
If you practice law long enough, you are bound to come across a difficult client. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael and Malorie tackle setting expectations for communication, documenting actions taken in each case, and laying the groundwork...
04.30.2023
129 - Peter Anderson - Powerful Persuasion: Unveiling Peter Anderson's Trial Strategies and Energy Secrets
On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen is joined by Peter Anderson, a former insurance claims manager, renowned trial lawyer, and founder of the Law Offices of Peter M. Anderson. They discuss Peter's innovative use of simple...
04.15.2023
128 – Malorie Peacock – Mastering the Art of Case Valuation: Strategies and Insights for Successful Negotiations
In this week’s episode, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock discuss the importance of accurately valuing personal injury and wrongful death cases by considering all relevant factors, such as medical bills, future treatments, and insurance coverage. They recommend lawyers form round...
03.31.2023
127 – Lee Hunt – The $66.6 Million Verdict: How Trust and Empathy Shaped the Outcome
When asked how he won a $66.6 million dollar verdict, Lee Hunt attributes much of the victory to the intelligence of the jury — and his ability to forge real, human relationships with his clients. On this episode of Trial Lawyer...
03.15.2023
126 – Malorie Peacock – Unlocking the Power of Telematics: How Distracted Driving Evidence Can Win Big Verdicts
Although technology has improved our quality of life, there are negative consequences, such as the increase in automobile and truck accidents stemming from distracted driving. Despite the benefits of GPS tracking, specialized brake systems, and virtual logging of hours, there have...
02.28.2023
125 – Jessica Mogill – Building a World Class Law Firm Culture
Helping attorneys create great company culture is what motivates Jessica Mogill to give her best every day. As Head of Coaching Strategy at Crisp, the nation’s leading law firm growth company, Jessica helps attorneys define and improve their culture. “Culture...
02.15.2023
124 – Malorie Peacock – Why Focus Groups Matter and How To Make the Most of Them
Focus groups can be a pertinent tool for complicated cases to get a sense of how ordinary people think about a case. Malorie J. Peacock, Partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, uses focus groups to gain an outside perspective on her cases. “Sometimes...
01.31.2023
123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media
Before opening https://attorneytom.com/ (his own firm) after graduating from law school in 2018, Tom Kherkher didn’t have Facebook or Instagram. “I was the guy everybody made fun of because I didn’t have social media,” he remembers. Flash forward four years and...
01.15.2023
122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023
A new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your progress and set or reassess goals. That’s the easy part. The challenge comes when your motivation wanes as the year wears on. How does a trial lawyer, with too...
12.31.2022
121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict
A Trial Lawyer Nation listener since his Defense days, https://www.bnaalaw.com/ (Ben Newman) joins the podcast today to discuss his recent $1,076,000 verdict in Collin County, Texas. At first blush, the facts of this case are problematic. Stemming from a spine injury...
12.15.2022
120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm
Odds are, growing a law firm wasn’t built into your law school’s curriculum. You may be a fantastic lawyer, you may start a top-notch small firm, but if you’re setting out to scale what you’ve built then you will find...
11.30.2022
119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law
Two of the most difficult career paths are running your own business and practicing as a trial lawyer. They both take time, energy, commitment, and exceptional ability in your craft. However, when running your own law firm, you’re tasked with...
11.15.2022
118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases
Big insurance cases can become complicated quickly. The ins and outs, layers of coverage, and strategies aren’t a one-size-fits-all, but learning from someone who has spent years putting on the parachute and jumping out the plane can save you from...
10.31.2022
117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice
When it comes to personal injury law, the client-firm relationship can be fairly transactional. Most clients aren’t talking about their personal injury cases with their network, and lawyers hope that their clients don’t get injured again and become repeat customers....
10.15.2022
116 – Michael Bonamarte – What Does It Take to Win a $20 Million Verdict?
https://www.levinperconti.com/attorneys/michael-f-bonamarte-iv/ (Michael Bonamarte) wasn’t always set on being a trial lawyer. In college, he started out on a pre-med track, eventually discovering a passion for the law. Now, he runs a successful firm with 20 years under his belt —...
09.30.2022
115 – Malorie Peacock – How to Get Compelling Testimony From Treating Doctors
Getting credible testimony from treating doctors can make or break your case. In this episode, https://www.cowenlaw.com/team/michael-cowen (Michael) and https://www.cowenlaw.com/team/malorie-peacock (Malorie) are sharing their strategies to get powerful testimony from treating doctors, work through common challenges, and help build your case. While...
09.15.2022
114 – Brandon Thompson – Winning Medical Malpractice Cases
Anuj Thapa wanted the American dream. A college student from Nepal who came to the United States to pursue mechanical engineering, Anuj had big dreams of getting his degree and becoming the breadwinner for his family members at home in...
08.31.2022
113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial
On a good day, a personal injury trial can feel like an uphill battle. Now, add a small inhospitable venue, a less-than-sympathetic client, and a slew of video witnesses into the mix. That’s exactly where Michael and Malorie found themselves...
08.15.2022
112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths
On this special episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael welcomes his favorite client of all time, https://www.krystalcantu.com/ (Krystal Cantu-Cuate). Like many clients, Michael was introduced to Krystal under difficult circumstances. Krystal was traveling a car that experienced a tire blowout....
07.31.2022
111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away
As a founder and leading attorney at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, https://www.cowenlaw.com/team/michael-cowen (Michael Cowen) has a lot on his plate: he not only drives cases, but he also manages the team, leads meetings, signs checks, and makes sure the financials are...
07.15.2022
110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem
The term “culture” might be the most misunderstood term in corporate America today. But it couldn’t be more important. Don’t miss this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation as Bill joins host and renowned trial lawyer Michael Cowen as they discuss...
07.01.2022
109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation
On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined once again by his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss their firm’s procedures and how they implemented them. They’ll cover their firm’s journey with procedures, what to create procedures...
06.15.2022
108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor
On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Jessica Brylo, owner and lead consultant at Trial Dynamics. They discuss Jessica’s path to success, identifying juror attitudes, jury decision-making, case framing, focus groups, and much more. Michael...
06.01.2022
107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Stefano Portigliatti, a trial lawyer out of Jacksonville, Florida, who recently secured a $14.6 million verdict on a tough trucking case. Michael and Stefano discuss Stefano’s background,...
05.15.2022
106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock for her first episode since coming back from maternity leave to have a fitting conversation about change. They’ll take a look at...
05.01.2022
105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary Morgan and Morgan trial lawyer, podcast host, and author, Keith Mitnik, for a second time. They discuss Keith’s recently released book, “https://www.trialguides.com/products/deeper-cuts (Deeper Cuts: Systems That...
04.15.2022
104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy
Warning: This episode contains details of the Sutherland Springs massacre. Portions of the show will cover issues of domestic violence, gun violence, and content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is dedicated to the...
04.01.2022
103 – Delisi Friday – A Bittersweet Victory: Post-Trial Discussion
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday for a raw, honest conversation about his (very) recent jury trial win where the number was not what...

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Trial Lawyer Nation episodes:

152 - Odalys Lopez – How to Develop Attorney Skills and Mindset in Your Law Firm

151 - Alex Begum - $2.1 Million Verdict in a Tough Case

150 - Malorie Peacock - How to Move the Ball Forward and Not Just Do Busy Work

149 - Robert Ingalls - The Power of a Podcast: Build Trust with Prospects Before They Pick Up the Phone

148 - Gyi Tsakalakis - How to Promote Your Law Firm With Digital Legal Marketing Expert Gyi Tsakalakis

147 - Robert Disque – Are You a Trial Lawyer or Just a Litigator?

146 - Anthony Vessel on Leadership, Empathy, and Professional Development

145 - Natalie Arledge - Goal-Setting for Success: Michael and Natalie's Roadmap for 2024

144 - Eric Oliver - Beyond the Facts: Trial Consultant Eric Oliver on How to Tell Your Client’s Story

143 - Malorie Peacock - Employees Can’t Read Minds: Michael and Malorie on Law Firm Training

142 - Ed Ciarimboli - Visuals, Sequencing, and Zoom: Ed Ciarimboli on Trying Cases Post-COVID

141 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case (Part 2)

140 - Maxey Scherr - From Theater to Trial: Maxey Scherr on Starting Strong, Establishing Your Reputation, and Letting Go

139 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case

138 - Rick Friedman - Unlocking Success: Rick Friedman on Trying Cases, Self-Improvement, and Framing Moral Truth

137 - Michael Leizerman - How Michael Leizerman Won $18 million in a Tough Case

136 - Natalie Arledge - Can You Be a Successful Trial Lawyer Without Being a Sh*tty Parent?

135 - Amy Hall - The “Formula” for Effective Visual Trial Strategy

134 - Sonia Rodriguez - Cracking the Expert Witness Code: Getting the Best from Your Retained Experts

133 - Michael Neff - Navigating Premises Liability Cases: Insights from a Seasoned Trial Lawyer

132 - Malorie Peacock - The Hidden Power of Lay Witnesses

131 - John Romano - The Art of Trial Preparation

130 - Malorie Peacock - Keeping Calm Amidst the Chaos: How to Handle Difficult Clients

129 - Peter Anderson - Powerful Persuasion: Unveiling Peter Anderson's Trial Strategies and Energy Secrets

128 – Malorie Peacock – Mastering the Art of Case Valuation: Strategies and Insights for Successful Negotiations

127 – Lee Hunt – The $66.6 Million Verdict: How Trust and Empathy Shaped the Outcome

126 – Malorie Peacock – Unlocking the Power of Telematics: How Distracted Driving Evidence Can Win Big Verdicts

125 – Jessica Mogill – Building a World Class Law Firm Culture

124 – Malorie Peacock – Why Focus Groups Matter and How To Make the Most of Them

123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media

122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023

121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict

120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm

119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law

118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases

117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice

116 – Michael Bonamarte – What Does It Take to Win a $20 Million Verdict?

115 – Malorie Peacock – How to Get Compelling Testimony From Treating Doctors

114 – Brandon Thompson – Winning Medical Malpractice Cases

113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial

112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths

111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away

110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem

109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation

108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor

107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding

106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change

105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work

104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy

103 – Delisi Friday – A Bittersweet Victory: Post-Trial Discussion