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.

As a founder and leading attorney at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, 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 in order. It can be hard to imagine what even one day of vacation time would […]The post 111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 what it takes to build a strong company culture, how to cultivate future leaders, and […]The post 110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 on, how to create, implement, and train on your procedures, how to achieve buy-in, and […]The post 109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 begins the episode by asking Jessica about her background and what got her into […]The post 108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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, how he connects with jurors individually, and all the details of his recent verdict. To […]The post 107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 different types of changes, including personal, business, law, and intentional ones, and discuss how to […]The post 106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary Morgan & Morgan trial lawyer, podcast host, and author, Keith Mitnik, for a second time. They discuss Keith’s recently released book, “Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work from Winning Workups to Thumbs-Up Verdicts,” new voir dire techniques, and the importance of […]The post 105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 memory of all those whose lives were taken in the Sutherland Springs massacre, the […]The post 104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

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 he wanted. “When you try hard cases, you don’t always get what you want.” – […]The post 103 – Delisi Friday – A Bittersweet Victory: Post-Trial Discussion appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with the Zen Lawyer, Michael Leizerman, for his second time on the show. They’ll cover the importance of language in trial, the difference between something being “taken” vs. “lost,” connecting with your client, Leizerman’s upcoming Zen Lawyer workshop, and so much more. […]The post 102 – Michael Leizerman – The Value of Life: Understanding What Was Taken appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael welcomes newly minted partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Laura Pazin Porter, to the show for the first time to discuss her path to partner. They begin the episode with a look at who Laura is and her career leading up to joining Cowen Rodriguez Peacock […]The post 101 – Laura Pazin Porter – Pushing Forward: The Journey to Partner appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this very special 100th episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael has the legendary David Ball back on the show to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, Damages Evolving, written alongside Artemis Malekpour and Courtney and Nick Rowley. “I’d shake the hand of any person who can keep this going for 100 episodes.” – David […]The post 100 – David Ball – Damages Evolving: Practicing Law in an Ever-Changing World appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by his law partner Sonia Rodriguez to discuss a topic sure to resonate with every plaintiff lawyer listening; What can we do to keep our clients happy? The pair begins the episode with a look at why we want to keep our clients […]The post 99 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Pursuit of Happiness: Building the Attorney-Client Alliance appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down once again with his Chief Marketing Officer, Delisi Friday, to discuss law firm growth and how they’ve scaled their firm over the years in the way that best suited their goals. The pair begins the episode with a look at the motivation […]The post 98 – Delisi Friday – Scaling Your Law Firm, Your Way appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.