Coopers' Code

This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form: ⁠⁠https://www.coopers.law/mcle/⁠ Today’s show examines the delicate dance that arises when one incident generates both a workers compensation action as well as a civil action, typically known as a third-party action. Want to know how to maximize recovery in both...

Today we have the privilege of sitting down with Cynthia McGuinn, who for most in our world will need no introduction. Her trial verdicts have set records in counties throughout California, and their impacts have changed the way businesses and medical professionals treat the people they are supposed to serve. Beyond her case handling, she has served as the American Board of Trial Advocates Nationa...

It's not really a bonus episode, I'm letting you know we're taking a two-week holiday break and that there are links here in the description to three great interviews to go back and listen (or re-listen) to: Jim Brosnahan ( Part I & Part II) , Bill Veen , and Judge Westerfield . They'll wet your appetite for the Cynthia McGuinn interview coming out in January! Hosted by ⁠⁠Miles...

This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form: ⁠⁠https://www.coopers.law/mcle/⁠ Today’s show examines workers' compensation, applicants’ attorneys, workers compensation liens, and how to effectively work with applicants’ attorneys on cases. For those interested in reading the original article this show is ba...

In today’s show we talk to Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.), discussing JAMS, her skills in mediation and arbitration, and her role and experience in international mediation programs. More about Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.): https://www.jamsadr.com/westerfield/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ M...

Today’s show is a special one, fully video-based for Spotify , featuring Miles attending and speaking at 2023 Law-Di-Gras's panel " BICYCLE CASES: COMMON INJURIES AND DEFENSES ", alongside Danielle Lincors, Steve Rosen, John Austin M.D. and Yogi Patel, M.D. If your podcast platform of choice is not Spotify, join us on our Youtube channel to view the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines working with witnesses to make sure they are ready to withstand the rigors of testifying at trial. For the original article: https://www.coopers.law/the-prepared-witness/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/L...

Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines how to prepare for and get the most out of mandatory settlement conferences. For the original article see: https://www.coopers.law/settle-up/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠...

Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines how to expand a case with punitive damages and how to use punitive damages to drive a wedge between the carrier and the insured. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠App...

In today’s show we learn from the incomparable Bill Veen about how polio, motorcycle gang membership, adventure travel, moxie, and hard work came together to build his legacy of wins and legendary firm. For more about Bill Veen: https://www.veenfirm.com/attorney/william-l-veen/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠...

In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss trial support, and how a trial team can work best together to always bring their A-game in the courtroom. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts...

In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss ways to tighten case timelines to help achieve justice sooner for our clients. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/efficiency-unit/ Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto: https://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Prod...

In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss trial technology and presenting information in a court room. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ Questions, comments, feedback and suggest...

With today’s guest, Hendrick White, our Pre-litigation and intake manager, we’ll be discussing Law school and bar prep considerations. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ Questions, comments,...

Today's show is about handling illness, injury, or time away from your practice. Interested in the original article the show is based on? You can find it here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.coopers.law/sudden-emergency-handling-illness-injury-or-time-away-from-your-practice/⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvan...

With today's guest, Andrea Posey, partner at Coopers, we will discuss approaching one’s first jury trial, including opening statement and cross-examining experts. Irving Younger’s Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination (10-minute abbreviated version for those cramming cross the night before an exam): https://youtu.be/bGK8g-H5-P8?si=c2BBrW0vuMzEkEEu Irving Younger’s Ten Commandments of Cross-Exa...

Today's show is about pre-filing negotiation. Interested in the original article the show is based on? ⁠https://www.coopers.law/pre-party/ ⁠ Demanding times: Effectively using California’s new C.C.P.§ 999 for pre-filing policy limit demands: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coopers-code/id1679622653?i=1000618343279⁠ Running with the Bulls by Courtney and Nick Rowley: ⁠https://www.trialgu...

With today’s guest, Tim Micheal, we’ll be discussing legal writing. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/on-legal-writing-hemingway-not-faulkner/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul...

With today’s guest, Tim Micheal, we’ll be discussing underinsured motorist coverage basics. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: ⁠https://www.coopers.law/a-brush-with-death/⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire...

On today’s episode, we’re honored to have Ed Lazarus of Lazarus Strategic Services. Ed is a go-to strategic case consultant, also known to many in the business as a jury consultant. Ed Lazarus' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-lazarus-7543754/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music...

Mediations succeed when clients know what to expect before they go. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/settle-in/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave...

On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with the legendary James J. Brosnahan. This is Part II of our conversation; if you missed Part I, go back to episode 18. A master in the courtroom, Mr. Brosnahan has tried 150 cases to conclusion, ranging from anti-trust to wire fraud to patent litigation to white collar crime and murder — all of them bet-the-company or bet-your-future cases. Jim ha...

On today’s episode, we’re honored to have an opportunity to hear from a legend in the trial bar: James J. Brosnahan. A master in the courtroom, Mr. Brosnahan has tried 150 cases to conclusion, ranging from anti-trust to wire fraud to patent litigation to white collar crime and murder — all of them bet-the-company or bet-your-future cases. Jim has just released  Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles...

In this episode, attorneys Miles Cooper and Kimberly Wong discuss working with clients to make sure they’re prepared for mediation. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: ⁠ https://www.coopers.law/avoid-the-green-ones-theyre-not-ripe-yet-mediations-are-all-about-timing/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |...

Mediation is often the first opportunity to talk about potential resolution of a case. In this episode, attorneys Miles Cooper and Kimberly Wong discuss how to select the right mediator for a case — and why that selection is so important. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/pick-a-winner/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Coo...