Interesting Lawyers

In this engaging episode of The Interesting Lawyers Podcast, we welcome Alex Jean, a talented attorney at the boutique firm Long, Jean, and Wechsler. Born to Haitian parents and fluent in Creole, Alex shares how his cultural background and commitment to being a likable lawyer have fueled his success and happiness. Join us as we dive into Alex’s journey, his insights on the importance of likability...

In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast, host Russell welcomes back renowned criminal lawyer Bruce Zimet. Making his second appearance on the show, Bruce lends his expert insight into the recent indictment of Sean Combs a.k.a. Diddy. The discussion delves into the surprising elements of the indictment, the horrific conditions of Diddy's detention, and the strategic power plays by th...

40 Years as a Family Lawyer: John Ross Reveals the Realities of Divorce Law In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast, host Russell Adler interviews John Ross, a 40-year family lawyer. John discusses why he chose family law and stayed in the field despite its challenges. They explore the complexities of divorce, including the impact of COVID-19 on divorce rates, the intricacies of high ne...

Navigating Employment and Labor Law with Adam Kemper | Interesting Lawyers Podcast Join us on the Interesting Lawyers podcast as we welcome Adam Kemper, an experienced labor and employment lawyer, to discuss pressing issues in the field. Adam offers insights into the complex world of employer-employee relationships, focusing on topics like household employees, celebrity lawsuits, racial and sexual...

Avenging Insurance Company Bad Faith with Fred Cunningham In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast, host Russell interviews Fred Cunningham, a lawyer specializing in bad faith insurance claims. They discuss how insurance companies often fail to pay claims fairly, illustrating this with real-world examples. Fred shares insights into the complexities of bad faith law, the role of AI in ins...

Deep Dive into Premises Liability with Michael Haggard | The Interesting Lawyers Podcast In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast, Russ welcomes special guest Michael Haggard, a trial expert and leading expert in premises liability and negligent security cases. From discussing innovative deterrents for personal safety to detailing landmark cases like the $100 million Sammy Barak verdict,...

50+ year veteran Criminal Lawyer and former Federal Strike Force Prosecutor Fred Schwartz shares some crazy and colorful stories about prosecuting the Mafia for distributing pornography in the 1980's when it was still illegal, and then as a private defense attorney, defending a Romani Gypsy Psychic to the Stars who was prosecuted by the Feds in a bizarre case that ended in a way she hadn't...

This episode of the Interesting Lawyers Podcast, features an interview with Thomas Morgan Jr. of The Morgan Law Group, a prominent law firm specializing in property insurance claims with offices in several states. Tom recounts the rapid expansion of his law practice in response to increased demand due to the national property insurance crisis- and its causes. Learn the obscene amount of money that...

Gene Kissane is one of seven cofounders of Cole, Scott, and Kissane, the largest law firm in Florida. In this interview he sits down withRuss for a deep dive about the firm's remarkable success. Starting with just seven lawyers in 1997, the firm has grown to an impressive 600 lawyers, and Gene shares the remarkable journey of their organic growth. They delve into the firm’s culture, Gene’s app...

Child Sexual Abuse in Foster Care: A Nationwide Crisis Join us for a compelling discussion with Howard Talenfeld, a nationally prominent children's rights lawyer at Justice for Kids, a unit of national law firm Kelly Kronenberg, as he uncovers the widespread issue of child sexual abuse in foster homes. With over 40 years of legal experience and numerous victories for children, Talenfeld shares...

In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers podcasr, veteran entertainment lawyer John Bradley gives his take on Taylor Swift's beef with Ticketmaster and the DOJ Antitrust case against it. Also hear about how the "me too" effect has taken a severe toll on Sean Diddy Combs, and an entertainment lawyer's analysis of Scarlett Johansson 's lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly ste...

In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers podcast, we dive into the significant changes in the U.S. healthcare system as giant healthcare companies, such as HCA and Advent Healthcare, expand their reach by acquiring medical practices in addition to owning the majority of hospitals in the U.S. Veteran medical malpractice lawyer Gary M. Cohen, a partner at the esteemed firm Grossman, Roth, Yaffa &a...

This is the final part of Russ's 3 part interview with Bradley Edwards, the relentless lawyer representing 250 victims of the Jeffrey Epstein- Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking scandal. In this episode, Brad shares incredible stories about how Epstein blackmailed people, how he used sea urchins to assure that nobody escaped his private island, and the class action lawsuits Brad filed against E...

Join Russ in Part 2 of 3 of his gripping conversation with Bradley Edwards, the relentless lawyer representing 150 victims of the Jeffrey Epstein- Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking scandal. In this episode, Brad shares his thrilling journey towards justice spanning over a decade. Learn about his successful legal battle to overturn Epstein's infamous "Sweetheart Deal" with the Governm...

Part 1 of a riveting 3-part interview with Attorney Brad Edwards from the Crime Victim Law Firm. Edwards, who along with his partner Brittany Henderson represented 150 victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's sexual abuse and human trafficking in cases against numerous parties including class actions against J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank. Brad also shares shocking stories including Jeff...

Dive into the legal trenches with Gary Ostrow, a seasoned 40+ year criminal lawyer renowned for his fearless defense in the murkiest of cases. In this episode of the Interesting Lawyers podcast, Ostrow shares his insights and stories about navigating the complexities of defending individuals charged with sex crimes, drug offenses and other crimes. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and issues that...

As a lover of Italian Food, I passionately tried a case against the insurance company for my friends' Italian Restaurant that burned down, and whose fire insurance claim was denied for "arson by the insured." Tune in for a slice of courtroom drama and hear about the crazy trial and delicious verdict served up by the jury at the end- despite the defense lawyer's guarantee that he...

Veteran criminal defense attorney Bruce Zimet gives his take on the Sean Diddy Combs search warrant situation, and lifts the veil on the wild world of South Florida's judiciary in the 1980's- from nude photos of a judicial assistant to sexual escapades in public, to living in their chambers. Discover jaw-dropping tales that rocked the legal community. Bruce also offers invaluable wisdom fo...

Meet Stuart Z. Grossman: the relentless trial lawyer with over 50 years of legal prowess and zero plans for retirement. Co-founder of the powerhouse firm Grossman, Roth, Yaffa & Cohen, he's the mastermind behind billion-dollar settlements and astonishing verdicts. From serving as Lead Counsel in the Surfside building collapse litigation to representing families in the Parkland mass shooting cases,...

Meet Eric "Rick" Block, Senior Trial Lawyer at Morgan & Morgan, and courtroom rockstar. This episode of the Interesting Lawyers podcast is a backstage pass to Rick's compelling story about his transformation from jobless attorney to courtroom sensation at the planet's largest law firm—thanks to his previous gig as a frontman in a rock & roll band. Tune in for Rick's r...

Attorney Eric Rosen is one of the legal field's most prolific content creators on social media. Learn how Eric's passion for creating and producing original video content on a variety of topics has catapulted his law firm to great success, only four years after starting it. Eric also shares valuable advice on using video content to build and monetize your own presence on social media.

25 year family law specialist Camille Coolidge represents "good people at their worst" in emotionally charged family law cases. In this episode, Camille explains how modern trends like unmarried parenting and social media have impacted her cases, and why family lawyers have a shorter shelf life than lawyers in other practice areas.

Well-known criminal lawyer and TV commentator and legal analyst Mark Eiglarsh visits with Russ about the stunning jury verdict acquitting of his client, the school resource officer charged with inaction during the Parkland mass shooting, and shares the inside story not covered by the media. The episode ends on a happier note, a conversation about Mark's recent book, Be Happy By Choice:Happiness Gu...

Eric Schwartzreich's dazzling wardrobe and effusive personality define who he is as a criminal lawyer, and contribute to his great success with juries. On this episode Eric tells his back story, explains why he likes being a "Peacock," and shares some of his best and funniest courtroom stories.

Brent Britton is one of the smartest and coolest lawyers around. After working on early AI projects at the M.I.T. Media Lab while earning his Masters Degree, he went on to become a Transactional Intellectual Property lawyer. Ironically, AI is going to replace his job- but Brent has big plans for his future- and a vision for what's coming next.