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On Premises

Trial lawyers. Violent crime. Cracked foundations. Corporate greed. Toxic mold. Gas explosions. When someone is hurt or killed on a dangerous property there is often a disturbing yet fascinating backstory. And it's the civil trial lawyer's job to uncover it to seek justice. Don't just read about it in the news or the pleadings, join us, On Premises, as we speak to some of the nation's leading civil trial lawyers about their most exciting premises liability cases.

Episodes

Kurt Zaner on the Largest Premises Liability Verdict in Colorado History

In this episode we interview trial lawyer Kurt Zaner and discuss how he obtained the largest premises liability verdict in Colorado history for hist client. The case, Warembourg v. Excel , 471 P.3d 1213 (Co. Ct. App. 2020) , ultimately resulted in an opinion by the Colorado Supreme Court which is now the leading case on spoliation of evidence in the state of Colorado. Link to Appellate Opinion Link to Kurt's Website SPEAKER BIO "Kurt Zaner has dedicated his legal career to representing...

Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Andrew Harris on Slip & Fall Summary Judgment

Andrew Harris is at the cutting edge of critical appellate issues in premises liability law. In this episode Andrew discusses summary judgment in slip and fall cases under Florida law. SPEAKER BIO "Attorney Andrew A. Harris is the founder and owner of Harris Appeals, P.A., in West Palm Beach, Florida. Board certified in appellate practice by The Florida Bar, Andrew has more than 15 years of legal experience, and provides unmatched appellate representation to a diverse range of clients throu...

Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Rachael Gilmer | $5.6MM Verdict | Jack Massey vs. Retreat at Gainesville, LLC, et al.

In this episode we interview trial lawyer Rachael Gilmer of Levin Papantonio Rafferty on the $5.6MM she helped obtain for Jack Massey. Mr. Massey was an underage minor in 2017 when he was invited to a party at The Retreat Gainesville. At the party he was permitted to consume alcohol and was provided alcohol, then dove or flipped into a swimming pool, sustaining a traumatic spinal cord injury that left him a partial Quadriplegic. ABOUT RACHAEL GILMER: " Rachael Raymon Gilmer is a civil trial...

Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Michael Haggard on Two $100MM Drowning Verdicts

Go behind the scenes with trial lawyer Michael Haggard as he shares how he obtained two $100M jury verdicts for victims of non-fatal drownings in South Florida. Haggard also discusses the legislative changes enacted as a result of these two cases, and others, to deter dangerous properties and products that lead to drownings. Full Bio "Compassionate, empathetic and a fervent advocate for victims of crime, Michael Haggard has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice on behalf of his cli...

Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Nicole Clark on Skipping High School, Becoming a Litigator, and Founding Trellis (Sponsor Episode)

Our guest is Nicole Clark, CEO and Founder of Trellis. Premises liability cases often involve hotly contested legal issues requiring extensive legal research. That's where Trellis comes in. To start your 14-day Trellis free trial, click here: http://trellis.law/free-trial/activate/On-Premises Nicole Clark developed Trellis as her own secret weapon. After graduating from Rutgers Law School in 2011, she entered into private practice. The idea for Trellis was born late one night as Clark was t...

May 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Joseph Wilson on Collapsing Decks & Skate Rinks

Joseph Wilson is considered by many to be one of the elite trial lawyers in the southeast, if not the nation. To wit, there are few lawyers of his age that have accomplished what he has in such a short span. In an era where very few injury lawyers take cases to a jury trial when insurance carriers act in an unreasonable manner; Joseph has established a reputation based on the significant verdicts he has obtained on behalf of clients. Joseph garnered attention from his colleagues and Georgia insu...

Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Sean Claggett on Brain Injuries & Collapsing Swing Sets

On a Nevada playground in 2013 a swing set tragically collapses on a teenager's head causing a traumatic brain injury. As it turns out, the homeowner's association responsible for the maintenance of the swing set knew of two prior collapses – but still failed to properly maintain the swing set. $2,000,000.00 - the HOA's insurance coverage policy limits. $125,000.00 - the top offer from the HOA before trial. $20,000,000.00 - the jury's verdict for the victim, obtained by trial...

Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Judd & Brett Rosen on the Surfside Condo Collapse

At approximately 1:22 am on June 21, 2021, the unthinkable happened. The Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed, ultimately claiming the lives of 98 people and severely injuring others. In this episode we go on premises with Brett and Judd Rosen of Goldberg and Rosen in Miami, Florida. The Rosen brothers and their law firm, along with a large team of lawyers from numerous firms, helped prosecute the class action for the victims and their families following the collapse. We ho...

Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Todd Michaels on Negligent Security & the Golden Rule

Todd Michaels was lead counsel in the negligent security case of Snell vs. Family Food Saver. The trial resulted in a verdict of $5.7 million for the Snell family. It was the largest premises liability verdict in the State of Florida that year. Michaels has been twice named Most Effective Lawyer by the Daily Business Review and has been named several times to the Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers lists, including the Top 100 Super Lawyers . among several other annual honors. In 2019 he w...

Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast