Trial Lawyer Nation

There are great episodes and there are John Romano episodes. This is not one you want to miss. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation , Michael sits down with legendary trial lawyer John Romano as he shares wisdom acquired over five decades of law practice. John reveals valuable insights into the mindset of a winning trial attorney, practical preparation tips, the importance of  jury research...

If you practice law long enough, you are bound to come across a difficult client. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation , Michael and Malorie tackle setting expectations for communication, documenting actions taken in each case, and laying the groundwork early for client satisfaction. The episode also explores the challenges of identifying the source of clients' demands and concerns, and reminds...

On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen is joined by Peter Anderson, a former insurance claims manager, renowned trial lawyer, and founder of the Law Offices of Peter M. Anderson.  They discuss Peter's innovative use of simple props and analogies to convey complex medical information to juries, the importance of being calm and prepared in trials, and the challenges of selec...

In this week’s episode, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock discuss the importance of accurately valuing personal injury and wrongful death cases by considering all relevant factors, such as medical bills, future treatments, and insurance coverage. They recommend lawyers form round table discussions and mastermind groups to share insights and improve their negotiation skills. The hosts also challeng...

When asked how he won a $66.6 million dollar verdict, Lee Hunt attributes much of the victory to the intelligence of the jury — and his ability to forge real, human relationships with his clients. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen talks about trial law with the founder of Hunt Law […] The post 127 – Lee Hunt – The $66.6 Million Verdict: How Trust and Empathy Shaped the Out...

Although technology has improved our quality of life, there are negative consequences, such as the increase in automobile and truck accidents stemming from distracted driving. Despite the benefits of GPS tracking, specialized brake systems, and virtual logging of hours, there have been issues with falsified data, unassigned drive time, and “phantom drivers” in the trucking […] The post 126 – Malor...

Helping attorneys create great company culture is what motivates Jessica Mogill to give her best every day. As Head of Coaching Strategy at Crisp, the nation’s leading law firm growth company, Jessica helps attorneys define and improve their culture.  “Culture is really what drives the experience. And it drives the emotions that you feel,” Jessica […] The post 125 – Jessica Mogill – Building...

Focus groups can be a pertinent tool for complicated cases to get a sense of how ordinary people think about a case. Malorie J. Peacock, Partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, uses focus groups to gain an outside perspective on her cases. “Sometimes you get so wrapped up in the minutiae of your case or some […] The post 124 – Malorie Peacock – Why Focus Groups Matter and How To Make the Most of Them...

Before opening his own firm after graduating from law school in 2018, Tom Kherkher didn’t have Facebook or Instagram. “I was the guy everybody made fun of because I didn’t have social media,” he remembers. Flash forward four years and Tom — or AttorneyTom, as he’s known online — is one of the most recognizable […] The post 123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media appeared f...

A new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your progress and set or reassess goals. That’s the easy part. The challenge comes when your motivation wanes as the year wears on. How does a trial lawyer, with too many tasks to juggle already, set (and stick to) a lofty set of personal and […] The post 122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023 appeared first on Tria...

A Trial Lawyer Nation listener since his Defense days, Ben Newman joins the podcast today to discuss his recent $1,076,000 verdict in Collin County, Texas. At first blush, the facts of this case are problematic. Stemming from a spine injury the plaintiff suffered in a collision at an intersection, the case faced hurdles including, a […] The post 121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expens...

Odds are, growing a law firm wasn’t built into your law school’s curriculum. You may be a fantastic lawyer, you may start a top-notch small firm, but if you’re setting out to scale what you’ve built then you will find a whole new set of challenges to tackle. If you’re contemplating growing your firm or […] The post 120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Na...

Two of the most difficult career paths are running your own business and practicing as a trial lawyer. They both take time, energy, commitment, and exceptional ability in your craft. However, when running your own law firm, you’re tasked with doing both. It can be easy to mismanage the business side or let your abilities […] The post 119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm An...

Big insurance cases can become complicated quickly. The ins and outs, layers of coverage, and strategies aren’t a one-size-fits-all, but learning from someone who has spent years putting on the parachute and jumping out the plane can save you from many of the headaches that follow. With a storied career ranging from big law and […] The post 118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Co...

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...

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...

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 – Malori...

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 appear...

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 Late...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dy...

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 Pow...