In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with renowned trial lawyer John Sloan. They dig into the vast experience John has acquired in his 40-year career as a trial lawyer, focusing on how he got where he is today, using role reversal techniques to better understand both clients and defendants, […] The post 84 – John Sloan – Experienced Listening appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with consultant Cliff Atkinson. Cliff has worked with some of the top trial lawyers in the country to help them better tell their clients’ stories. He and Michael discuss his path to success, what he’s found effective for telling stories at trial, how […] The post 83 – Cliff Atkinson – Beyond Bullet Points: The Art of Visual Storytelling appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss the art of managing your team and “working through others.” They cover effective delegation, hiring for experience vs. hiring for attitude, and how lawyers can be leaders to their teams. Michael and Malorie kick off the […] The post 82 – Malorie Peacock – Working Through Others: Building a High-Performing Team appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Mallory Storey Ulmer from the Walton Law Firm in Auburn, Alabama. Mallory is a young lawyer who recently achieved a $15 million settlement for her clients in a not-so-plaintiff-friendly state. She and Michael discuss her path to such early success, the […] The post 81 – Mallory Storey Ulmer – Baptism by Fire: When Tenacity Defeats Tenure appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down for the second time with Tim McKey, co-founder of Vista Consulting. As a business consultant who works with law firms, Tim was welcomed back to the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on law firms, measuring success using KPI’s, organizational culture, […] The post 80 – Tim McKey – Peak Performance: Developing Systems for Optimum Success appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock to discuss how they’ve been finding joy in the practice of law and in life over the last year. They’ll cover the struggles of working from home, what they’ve done to keep joy in their lives, what […] The post 79 – Malorie Peacock – Finding Joy in the Practice of Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with former President of the State Bar of Texas, Randy Sorrels for another installation of our Masked Justice series. Randy recently tried an interesting case where he represented the sons of two former professional baseball stars and received a $3.25 million verdict. They’ll […] The post 78 – Randy Sorrels – Masked Justice: Part 4 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with trial lawyer and consultant Gregory Cusimano. As one of the authors of “Winning Case Preparation: Understanding Jury Bias,” Gregory has conducted a plethora of research on why plaintiff’s lawyers win and lose cases. He and Michael discuss his 10 part jury bias model in detail and how […] The post 77 – Gregory Cusimano – Understanding & Utilizing The Jury Bias Model appeared first on Trial Lawy...
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary trial lawyer Benedict Morelli. With several 8 and 9-figure verdicts under his belt from a wide range of civil litigation areas, Ben’s track record as an attorney and advocate is known across the country, from suing Bill O’Reilly for sexual harassment […] The post 76 – Benedict Morelli – Never Deviate: Telling the Truth, Trusting Your Instincts & Taking Risks appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his marketing “genius” Delisi Friday to discuss what they did to prepare for a Zoom jury trial. While the case settled one day before the trial was set to begin, they learned some key takeaways on what it takes to prepare a […] The post 75 – Delisi Friday – Keys to Success: Lessons From Zoom Trial Prep appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with fellow trial lawyer Ed Ciarimboli from Pennsylvania. Ed is part of the elite class of lawyers who have been able to take a case to trial in the COVID era. And with the final witness testimony being so monumental to the case […] The post 74 – Ed Ciarimboli – Masked Justice: Part 3 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his good friend and “secret weapon,” Pat S. Montes. A practicing lawyer herself, Pat has developed a consulting business where she works with lawyers and their clients to help the clients tell their stories more effectively. They’ll take an in-depth look at […] The post 73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday to discuss their firm’s marketing strategies. They start at the very beginning of Michael’s career for a full-circle look at why they chose to market B2B (business to business) instead of B2C (business […] The post 72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his old friend and seasoned trial lawyer Richard aka Rich Newsome. Rich specializes in automotive product liability cases and is one of the top lawyers in this area in the country. They discuss Rich’s journey to success, his Trial School, the importance of young lawyers […] The post 71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock for an exciting preview of his upcoming Trial Guides book on trucking law. They’ll cover Michael’s 9-step method for case evaluation and detail each of those steps, so you can start applying them to your own case evaluation process. […] The post 70 – Malorie Peacock – The Method: Our 9-Step Process for Evaluating & Working Up A Case appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen and his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday are joined by a VERY unique guest – David Koechner! David is a Hollywood actor and comedian who has starred in over 190 films and TV shows. He is best known for his roles as Todd Packer […] The post 69 – David Koechner – Hit Your WHAMMY! The Power of Storytelling appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with another trail blazing trial lawyer, Chris Madeksho. Chris recently received a $13.9 million jury verdict on a Mesothelioma case tried in person using social distancing and other safety measures. They discuss Chris’s background, the details and challenges of the case he tried, the safety measures […] The post 68 – Chris Madeksho – Masked Justice: Part 2 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with trial attorney Brendan Lupetin out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brendan, a self-proclaimed “trial nerd,” is one of just a handful of attorneys who has tried a case in the era of COVID-19, receiving a $10.8 million dollar jury verdict on his medical negligence case. They’ll discuss […] The post 67 – Brendan Lupetin – Masked Justice: Part 1 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Dorothy Clay Sims and Dr. Oregon Hunter to discuss their research on defense-paid medical witnesses. They’ll discuss how the pair became involved in this research, Dorothy’s book “Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors,” Dr. Hunter’s published study on the subject, and take an in-depth look at […] The post 66 – Dorothy Clay Sims & Dr. Oregon Hunter – The Lawyer-Doctor Duo: Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors appeared first on Tr...
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael talks with his law partner Malorie Peacock to discuss his recent virtual seminar, Cowen’s Big Rig Boot Camp. They draw parallels between the seminar and the courtroom, including utilizing camera angles through Zoom, energy management, and how to use slides and graphics effectively. Michael also shares a sneak […] The post 65 – Malorie Peacock – Lessons from a Virtual Seminar: Successful Applications in a Courtroom and Online appeared first on Trial La...
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by legendary trial lawyer and author Mark Mandell. Mark wrote the must-read books “Case Framing” and “Advanced Case Framing.” Michael and Mark take a detailed look inside these books, including what case framing is, how to apply case framing, what “I just can’t get over” issues […] The post 64 – Mark Mandell – The Case Framing Mindset appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Sonia Rodriguez for an overview of deconstructing defense-paid opinion witnesses. They highlight many of their favorite strategies to use when dealing with a witness who won’t answer your questions, their favorite unexpected “gifts” from witnesses, and the importance of why someone becomes […] The post 63 – Sonia Rodriguez – “You Got Me”: Discrediting Defense Paid Opinion Witnesses appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by attorney, law professor, and founder of Empirical Jury, John Campbell. They sit down for a conversation about big data for trial lawyers, what John’s company “Empirical Jury” does, legal “urban legends” and their validity (or lack thereof), the most interesting findings he has discovered working […] The post 62 – John Campbell – The Empirical Jury: Big Data with Big Results appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by his law partner Malorie Peacock for a discussion of strategies they use to maximize the value of every case. They cover steps to take when you first get a case, storyboarding, gathering evidence, conducting a targeted discovery, the benefits of spending 3+ uninterrupted hours on […] The post 61 – Malorie Peacock – Elite Litigation: Strategies to Maximize the Value of Every Case appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by Matthew Pearson, the plaintiff’s lawyer in the highly publicized first Zoom jury trial in the country. They discuss the trial in detail including how Matthew’s case was selected, how a summary jury trial works, the jury selection process, case presentation, and what (if anything) Matthew […] The post 60 – Matthew Pearson – A New Era: A Look Inside the First Zoom Jury Trial appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock. They discuss their recent “deep dive” 2-day management retreat, the organizational health of your law firm, Zoom jury trials, and implications of the shut down on future business. The episode begins with a review of their firm’s recent 2-day management […] The post 59 – Malorie Peacock – Discover Your “Why”: Committing to Organizational Health appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this long-awaited podcast, Michael sits down with renowned trial lawyer Nick Rowley. They discuss Nick’s journey to success, how he came up with “brutal honesty,” his book “Running With the Bulls,” the secret to settling high value cases, saying “no” to the defense, and Nick’s advice for how to become a better trial lawyer. […] The post 58 – Nick Rowley – Brutal Honesty appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Sonia Rodriguez. They discuss pushing cases during COVID-19, educating the defense and clients on Zoom, the increased need for technology in law firms, finding creative solutions, the effect of the pandemic on jury attitudes, and strategies to safely return to the office. […] The post 57 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Digital Frontier: Technology, Roadblocks & Creative Solutions appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation ....
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with disability attorney and business coach Marc Whitehead. The two discuss disability law, running a firm using systems, marketing strategies, case selection, building a great team, finding opportunity in chaos, and how to run a “lifestyle law firm” that works for you. Michael and Marc begin […] The post 56 – Marc Whitehead – Build Your Lifestyle Law Firm: Optimizing Your Practice, Strategy, & Mindset appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nati...
In this special Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael discusses COVID-19 with fellow trial lawyer Jacob Leibowitz. This episode focuses on adapting your firm to function in an ever-changing crisis situation, including insights on safety, remote work, technology, cash flow, and employee morale. The show begins with a discussion on using technology to keep cases moving. […] The post 55 – Jacob Leibowitz – Overcoming COVID-19: Working Remote & Staying Afloat appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation...
