A Trial Lawyer Nation listener since his Defense days, 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 the plaintiff suffered in a collision at an intersection, the case faced hurdles including, a […]

The post 121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 a whole new set of challenges to tackle. If you’re contemplating growing your firm or […]

The post 120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 doing both. It can be easy to mismanage the business side or let your abilities […]

The post 119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 many of the headaches that follow. With a storied career ranging from big law and […]

The post 118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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.    But when you have mostly transactional, single-case relationships with clients, how can you gain more […]

The post 117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 — and a $20 million verdict. What does it take to reach this level of success? Throughout […]

The post 116 – Michael Bonamarte – What Does It Take to Win a $20 Million Verdict? appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Getting credible testimony from treating doctors can make or break your case. In this episode, Michael and Malorie are sharing their strategies to get powerful testimony from treating doctors, work through common challenges, and help build your case. While the personal knowledge of the treating physician establishes significantly more credibility than a hired expert, it’s […]

The post 115 – Malorie Peacock – How to Get Compelling Testimony From Treating Doctors appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 Nepal.  But his aspirations were destroyed by a leg injury that led to a painful […]

The post 114 – Brandon Thompson – Winning Medical Malpractice Cases appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 recently trying a commercial vehicle case. In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation, they’re […]

The post 113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

On this special episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael welcomes his favorite client of all time, Krystal Cantu-Cuate. Like many clients, Michael was introduced to Krystal under difficult circumstances. Krystal was traveling a car that experienced a tire blowout. The blowout resulted in a tragic accident, and the amputation of Kyrstal’s right arm. As is […]

The post 112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.