Laughter and the Law

On this week’s episode of Laughter and The Law, we’re doing something a little different— movie night! We’re taking a deep dive into the 2000 legal drama, Erin Brockovich. From foul language in the office to talking numbers with clients, the film is full of interesting moments that draw some parallels to Jackie’s own life. Tune in today and be on the lookout for part two of our Erin Brockovich dis...

On today's episode of Laughter and the Law, we’re talking about some of Jackie’s craziest stories involving the jury. From people’s reactions to being summoned for impromptu jury duty to a juror who was abducted by aliens… she’s heard it all! And now you can too! Listen in for lots of laughs and some interesting facts you may have never known.

As much as Jackie loves being a personal injury lawyer, there are times she misses the days when she was a paralegal instructor. In this episode, she takes some time to reminisce and proudly talk about all of the things her students have accomplished since leaving the classroom.

In today’s episode of Laughter and the Law, we take a break from covering the heavier law material we’ve been focusing on recently. This episode is all about what Jackie did before she became a personal injury lawyer. From working as a paralegal to a college instructor, she has some pretty unbelievable stories to share from in and outside of the classroom. Funny, inspiring, and sometimes a little...

Jackie is back at it again with more knowledge and personal anecdotes about how the jury system works! In our final installment of Things the Jury Never Knows we take one more look into what jurors may or may not know during a trial: repairs made after the fact, one party’s willingness to settle or compromise, and more. We share information about the law, we laugh, and we laugh some more!

Jackie is back with more interesting facts and stories about how the jury system works! In part 2 of Things the Jury Never Knows we dive deeper into what jurors may or may not know during a trial. From driving records to what state a person is from, there are many reasons the prosecutor or defense attorney may not (or CAN not) share that information with the jury. Jury duty may not be very fun, bu...

Jury Duty. It's never convenient, and it's rarely ever the highlight of the day, but it plays a vital role in the judicial system. Whether you have served as a juror multiple times or never before, this episode is jam-packed with important information regarding the jury. We go over what may or may not be presented in a trial and how that may play a part in the jury's overall decisio...

Jackie is back to offer more wisdom when it comes to selecting the right kind of coverage for your auto insurance. In Part 2, she covers the differences between Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Uninsured Motorist Coverage as well as how they come into play when you are settling your case. Jackie shares more real-life stories to prove that—even though she doesn’t sell insurance—your insurance cov...

When you think of car insurance, you are usually focused on getting the lowest rate possible or "setting your own price!" But, are you really getting a good deal when you aren't getting all the coverage you need? Are you protecting you and your family with that lowest quote? In Part 1 of this series, Jackie will cover the importance of having Medical Payments Coverage on your auto i...

In this two-part podcast series, personal injury attorney Jackie Houser discusses the Camp Lejeune Justice Act which is just a section of the PACT Act of 2022-the largest expansion in U. S. history for VA benefits and health care. This Part 2 includes information regarding necessary steps to determine whether you qualify to file a claim or join an existing class action suit before the statute of l...

In this two-part podcast series, personal injury attorney Jackie Houser discusses the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act which is where the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was born. This Part 1 includes the impact of the PACT Act of 2022 that resulted in the largest VA benefits and health care expansion ever.  Additional Promised Information in th...

Behind every great attorney is the paralegal making them look good. Jodi, Jackie’s personal injury paralegal, plays an essential role in the office as she spends her days maintaining files, preparing and gathering documents, and communicating with clients. Join Jackie and Jodi as they highlight some of the important steps Jodi takes in setting up each case for success.  

My Cousin Vinny is an open love letter to trial procedure and the deep south. Join Jackie as she shares some of her favorite takeaways from this 90’s classic along with her own sage advice from all her years of trial experience.