Face the Jury

In this episode of Face the Jury , Lloyd Bell is joined by a lawyer often described as the “king” of Texas medical malpractice, Jim Perdue, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win in the courtroom.   With more than 50 years of trial experience, Jim pulls back the curtain on the strategies that changed trial law. He makes it clear that juries don’t decide who makes the better argum...

In this episode of Face the Jury , Lloyd Bell is joined by trial lawyer Adam Malone for a thoughtful and personal conversation about the experiences that shape great trial lawyers and what it takes to connect with a jury.   Drawing on his upbringing in South Georgia and a career influenced by watching his father’s career, Adam shares lessons rooted in real courtroom experience. From trying difficu...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases. Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get ove...

In this episode of Face the Jury , Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what...

Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury! To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial. Listen as we discuss: What stood out most to the jury during test...

In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss: What a &...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode, where we continue our conversation with Dillon Diamond, a former juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Dillon shared what it was like to be selected as a juror and the challenges of reaching a unanimous verdict in complex cases. Now, we go even deeper into the jury deliberat...

In this two-part episode of Face the Jury, we’re doing something that has rarely—if ever—been done on a legal podcast. We’re going behind the scenes of a 3-week-long medical malpractice trial and talking with a juror about his perspective on the whole process. We’re joined by Dillon Diamond, a high school languages teacher in the Fulton County Public School System, who was selected as a juror in t...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Jack Buckelew, a client who fought tirelessly for justice after his son, Jonathan, suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence. Jack shares the emotional and financial toll of a years-long legal battle, resulting in a $75 million verdict—one that ensured Jonathan’s survival and care, but their fight is still ongoing. Listen today...

In this episode, we’re joined by legendary trial lawyer Randy Kinnard , a decorated Vietnam veteran and one of Tennessee’s most respected legal professionals. With over 40 years of courtroom experience and record-setting verdicts, Randy shares his journey from the battlefield to the front lines of justice. Listen today as we discuss: The parallels between combat and the courtroom The power of resp...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Susan Powell , a certified ACE advanced health and fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience working with trial lawyers and other high-stress professionals. Susan shares practical tips and strategies to help legal professionals prioritize their health while navigating the demands of their careers. Listen today as we discuss: How exercise and...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by one of the country’s most accomplished trial lawyers, Randi McGinn . With over 135 trials under her belt, Randi offers invaluable insights into the world of medical malpractice and creative advocacy. This episode is brought to you by Huseby. For more information, visit huseby.com .

Welcome to Season Five of Face the Jury! If you've been listening for a while, you know we typically discuss medical malpractice cases from a trial perspective, whether client stories or courtroom tactics. Today is a first for the show as we discuss what it looks like to resolve these complex cases without stepping into the courtroom for trial. Welcome professional mediator Shuli Green from M...

In the final episode of Face the Jury Season 4, Lloyd Bell welcomes guest Matt Wetherington . Matt is a nationally recognized lawyer focused on high-stakes cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and class actions. He's also an expert in all things AI and the law. Listen to our conversation today and learn:  What AI is and how lawyers can – and should – leverage it in their practices...

In this episode of Face the Jury , Lloyd Bell and Meg Simonian wrap up their discussion on effective voir dire strategies. A fellow Inner Circle of Advocates member, Meg is one of Alaska's top lawyers, devoting her practice to representing people who have been injured or wronged.  Listen today as she shares: - The "fair fight" concept and finding juries that can fairly evaluate case...

In this episode of Face the Jury , Lloyd Bell welcomes fellow trial attorney and Inner Circle of Advocates member Meg Simonian to the show to discuss effective voir dire strategies. Meg is one of Alaska's top lawyers, devoting her practice to representing people who have been injured or wronged. She has obtained several of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in Alaska's history, bo...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell welcomes the show's first-ever judge guest. The Honorable Alvin Wong was elected Judge of the State Court of DeKalb County in 1998 and has served continuously for over two decades. He was the first Asian Pacific American (APA) to run for public office in metro Atlanta and the first APA to be elected judge in the Southeast. Listen today as we discus...

In this episode, we're joined by client Christine Perron. Bell Law Firm helped Christine navigate a medical negligence lawsuit to a $4M verdict after she developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following a botched surgery at Village Podiatry Group. Listen today as we discuss: The steps for confirming suspected negligence What it's like to live with complex regional pain syndrome...

In the newest Face the Jury episode, Lloyd Bell does a deep dive into healthcare audit trail data. By pulling on three specific medical malpractice case examples, Lloyd paints a clear picture of why audit trails are so important -- despite their complexity. Listen today and learn: Lloyd's advice for anyone involved in medical malpractice litigation How to read and visualize audit trail data t...

In this episode of Face the Jury, trial consultant David Ball joins to discuss the evolution of juries since the pandemic, the connection between theatre and trial work, and how to apply neuroscience learnings in the courtroom. Listen today! For more information, visit podcast.bellawfirm.com .

We're kicking off the new season with guest Jesse Wilson , CEO of Tell the Winning Story. Jesse joins us to discuss strategies for helping trial lawyers around the country be better client advocates and storytellers in the courtroom, including:  Leveraging the concept of "The Mask" in a jury trial  How to employ the "Victim to Victor" framework Building foundational credib...

We wrap up Season 3 of Face the Jury with a final discussion with clients Stefan and Janet Lane. In our Pt. 1 episode, we uncovered the negligence by Emory Johns Creek that led to Stefan's permanent disability. In today's episode, we finish our conversation with the Lanes and dive into their experience pursuing a medical malpractice case, including: Advice for people struggling with deci...

In this episode, we're joined by two clients, Stefan and Janet Lane. Bell Law Firm helped the Lanes navigate a medical malpractice lawsuit against one of the largest healthcare organizations in Georgia -- Emory Johns Creek. Listen to Part 1 of the Lanes story as we discuss: Signs of stroke (BE FAST) Standard of care for ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attacks Navigating the first step...

Netflix has figured out an important puzzle piece when it comes to captivating audience members and drawing them into shows -- whether a series, documentary or film. It all starts with a strong, compelling opening scene. In this episode, Lloyd Bell draws parallels from the household streaming giant and outlines tactics attorneys can use to form the most impactful opening statements in court. Watch...