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Civilly Speaking

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Civilly Speaking is a monthly podcast brought to you the Ohio Association for Justice. A podcast for trial attorneys, by trial attorneys.
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Episodes

An Overview on Class Action Lawsuits

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/perotti_february.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Patrick Perotti, an attorney from northeast Ohio. Patrick is a national leader in the field of consumer class actions. Throughout this episode, Patrick explains the importance of class actions and how he fights for consumers who lose money due to illegal actions. He also shares insight on how non-class action attorneys may encounter class action i...

Feb 03, 202019 min

Reflecting on 30 Years of Practice

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wilson_january.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Brian Wilson, an attorney from Canton, OH. Brian has been practicing law for over 30 years. He recently sat down and reflected upon what he has learned during that time. Throughout the episode, Brian shares those reflections in hopes they will benefit other attorneys....

Jan 06, 202038 min

Statistically Speaking

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nilges_december.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Hans Nilges, an attorney from Massillon, OH. Hans believes plaintiff attorneys are lagging behind other great professions when it comes to decision theory. Throughout the episode, Hans makes his case for evidence based legal decision making....

Dec 02, 201921 min

Make the Most of Your Client Intake

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/starling_november-1.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Ashley Rutherford Starling, a trial attorney from Columbus, Ohio. Ashley offers valuable information on the client intake process when handling garden variety personal injury cases.

Nov 04, 201923 min

Celebrating 50 Episodes with Dr. David Ball

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ball_october_mixdown.mp3 To celebrate the 50th episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with special guest, Dr. David Ball. David is the co-founder of the Reptilian Trial Advocacy Method and the nation’s most influential trial consultant. During this episode, David shares his insights on a variety of topics, including unsuspected brain damage, damage drivers, premature advocacy, and more....

Sep 30, 201933 min

Focus Groups: An Inside Perspective

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/camillus_september.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with John Camillus, a trial attorney and co-founder of Camillus Trial Consulting. As an attorney and co-founder of a consulting company that specializes in focus groups, John shares a unique insider’s perspective on why they are an important trial preparation tool in an attorney’s arsenal....

Sep 02, 201929 min

The Skills to Take Your Career from Good to Great

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/hanna_august.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with Stephanie Hanna, an attorney and a networking and professional development coach. Stephanie runs her own business, The Other 85 , where she coaches law students and attorneys to help them navigate their professions, build their reputation and develop their careers. During this podcast, Stephanie discusses the other 85, the soft skills that can help build and further your career....

Aug 05, 201925 min

What is E-Discovery?

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/abramowitz_july_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Mark Abramowitz, about technology and E-Discovery. Mark discusses different databases that should be used in Discovery to organize and structure information even when it falls under an unstructured category.

Jul 01, 201918 min

Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/rubin_june.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Chelsea Fulton Rubin, about the interaction between the workers’ compensation system in Ohio and politics.

Jun 03, 201913 min

Conversation with Justice Melody Stewart

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/stewart_may.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart. Justice Stewart talks about her law background and her time on the bench throughout her career.

May 06, 201919 min

Sexual Assault Cases: How are they Different?

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/kircher_april.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Konrad Kircher about sexual assault cases, how they differ from personal injury cases, and areas where the law can improve for sexual assault survivors.

Apr 01, 201918 min

Understanding Medical & Disability Leave for Employees

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/march_friedmann_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Pete Friedmann about medical and disability leave for employees. Pete covers the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Mar 04, 201920 min

Managing Client Expectations

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/february_miller_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Rob Miller from Columbus, OH about client expectations and how to manage them.

Feb 04, 201919 min

Mass Torts & Multidistrict Litigation

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/January_Babin.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Steve Babin about Mass Torts and multidistrict litigation.

Dec 31, 201817 min

Examining the World of Medical Malpractice

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/december_pera.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Marc Pera about medical negligence claims. Specifically, they discuss the rising number of nurse practitioners and their involvement with treatment, discrediting defense experts, and Robinson v. Bates .

Dec 03, 201821 min

A New Perspective on the Practice of Law

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cameron_november2018_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Eric Cameron about workers’ compensation and his views on the practice after an eye-opening experience during a hearing.

Nov 05, 201818 min

Legal Consumers & Online Reviews

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/findlaw_october2018_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with Jordan Schuetzle and Mike Brown from FindLaw about online reviews and maintaining a positive online reputation.

Oct 01, 201823 min

Let’s Talk Railroad Cases

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/murray_september18_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Florence Murray, about railroad worker cases, the Federal Employers Liability Act, and the growth of the industry.

Aug 31, 201814 min

How to be Successful when Taking on a Medical Malpractice Case

https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/frantzoldham_august_mixdown-old-song.mp3 Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Megan Frantz Oldham about medical malpractice cases and how to be successful when selecting and taking on these cases.

Aug 06, 201818 min
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