(Part 2): In this multiple part series of Settlement Nation , I chat with Jason Neville from the Spence Law Firm and Jakob Norman from Trial Lawyers for Justice – both respected and seasoned plaintiff trial lawyers, who started their careers working for the defense. In this episode, we cover the anatomy of a defense attorney, how they view cases, their relationship with insurance adjusters and the challenges of defending personal injury cases. // Stay tuned for Part 3. Thank you for tuning in to...
Dec 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
(Part 1): In this multiple part series of Settlement Nation , I chat with Jason Neville from the Spence Law Firm and Jakob Norman from Trial Lawyers for Justice – both respected and seasoned plaintiff trial lawyers, who started their careers working for the defense. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the defense perspective; discussing the inner workings of the defense counsel, insurance adjusters, their tactics, how they build their cases and how you can leverage this knowledge t...
Dec 08, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Settlement Nation we chat with Arash Homampour, a trial attorney and the owner of the Homampour Firm in California, representing individuals in catastrophic injury/wrongful death, employment and insurance bad faith matters. Arash shares his success of obtaining between $2.5 million to $60 million in trial results in the last 5 years for his clients, as well as how he was an innovator in leveraging technology in the courtroom. We also discuss the secrets behind his big verdicts...
Nov 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Settlement Nation we chat with Jim Avery, a plaintiff attorney and the owner of Avery Injury Law in Missouri. Jim is a three-time combat veteran in the United States Marine Corps and Army National Guard, touring both Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim shares his story about serving in units that performed IED destruction missions and how he thrives under pressure, both in and out of the courtroom. He also covers what it was like to receive a $1 million settlement in his second year pra...
Nov 12, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of Settlement Nation, we chat with Dan Schaar, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) and Trial Lawyers For Justice (TL4J) from Northern California. We walk through Dan's $2.8 million verdict for one of California's largest slip and fall cases in 2018, advice for other trial attorneys that leads to better results for their clients and the benefits of working with a team. Dan also shares how using both a Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF) and structured se...
Oct 28, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
(Part 2): We continue our chat with Keith Bruno, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) out of Orange County, California. In this episode, Keith shares the story of his $40 million verdict for a wrongful death case with Nick Rowley, his Top Gun award for an $11.5 million verdict and how he sets himself up for success, both in and out of the courtroom. Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation , the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers. Each episode...
Oct 12, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
(Part 1): In the first of this two-part series on Settlement Nation, we chat with Keith Bruno, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) out of Orange County, California. Keith shares insights into his beginnings as a young lawyer on NBC's "The Law Firm", what it's like to have 150 trials under his belt, as well as courtroom advice for up-and-coming attorneys. He also shares details on an acquittal in a first-degree murder case and why there is no substitute for doing th...
Oct 05, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode of Settlement Nation Courtney chats with with Megan Hottman, a powerhouse health and wellness advocate, cycling enthusiast and attorney out of Golden, Colorado. Megan shares her insights on running a successful practice while maintaining balance. We cover how she became "The Cyclist Lawyer", tips to increase your personal energy levels and presentation in and out of the courtroom and what it was like to be featured on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel". We also speak about the c...
Sep 15, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode of Settlement Nation Courtney chats with Brian Ward, an attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) out of Los Angeles. Brian shares his story, on how he was sworn in early straight of out law school, to begin his first jury trial, how his own personal injury has shaped the way he relates to the challenges his clients face, and advice for other attorneys on how they can improve their skills in the courtroom. Brian also shares what life is like conducting business on t...
Aug 31, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode of Settlement Nation is a discussion with plaintiff attorney Grant Lawson, a partner with the Metier Law Firm and President-Elect of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA). Grant shares his story, from being hired by The Spence Law Firm while he was still in law school, to being mentored by Gerry Spence, one of the greatest trial lawyers in American history. Grant also discusses what it's like to work as a trial lawyer in Wyoming, his key advice for any up-and-coming attorneys...
Aug 12, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Settlement Nation – The Premier Podcast for Trial Lawyers Your host Courtney Barber sets the stage for Settlement Nation , the must-listen podcast for trial lawyers and legal professionals looking for an edge. Courtney shares what listeners can expect from the show—raw, insightful conversations with the nation’s top trial lawyers, industry experts, and elite performers . Whether you’re a seasoned litigator, an up-and-coming attorney, or simply fascinated by high-stakes legal battles a...
Jul 16, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
