Settlement Nation
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Conversations with leading trial lawyers and settlement professionals on topics ranging from advice and strategies from top trial lawyers, settlement planning for plaintiffs, tax planning for attorneys, and future innovations in the legal and insurance industries. Brought to you by Independent Life, the only plaintiff focused structured settlement provider, and hosted by Courtney Barber. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Settlement Nation podcast are those of the guests, and not necessarily those of Independent Life or its affiliates.
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Deciphering mTBI in the Courtroom with Trial Lawyer Nolan Drafahl
March 18, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB#66: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seriously harmed. Today we get REAL with all of our listeners, talking through the types of cases primarily seen in most of your practises. We break down Nolan's recent verdict on a low speed, mTBI collision case and uncover the 3 most important thing...
War Chest Wednesday: Transforming How Trial Lawyers Connect, Learn & Engage
January 31, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB#65: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined Bob Dryzgula, the Co-Founder of Function4, powering the largest industry event databases in financial services, and now, law. Bob shares a brand new, industry breaking launch - The Trial Lawyers Events Hub, where trial lawyers and legal professionals can advance, connect and excel. This platform allows you to access training, CLE's and lega...
Trying the Lie with Trial Lawyers For Justice
January 14, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB#64: Welcome back to the show in 2024! In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Jakob Norman and Brian Ward from Trial Lawyers For Justice. Jakob and Brian break down their $63M verdict against Chevron for covering up a toxic chemical pit, using Trial by Human techniques that they teach nationwide on their roadshow. Practising what they preach, both trial lawyers demonstrate how they used the Trial by Human method in voir dire, opening, finding the human story, visuals and how to we...
The Winning Formula of Working Hard & Being Kind with Trial Lawyer Sean Claggett (Part 2)
December 07, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB#63 (Part 2): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I continue my conversation with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. We discuss three of Sean's most successful verdicts, including an in depth look at his recent $485 Million verdict against healthcare giant Acadia Healthcare in New Mexico. We also discuss the importance of big data, executing a game plan based on facts and myths surrounding "conservative venues". If you are a plaintiff trial...
War Chest Wednesday: The Power of Legal Visualizations for Trial Lawyers with Iconographics
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB#62: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined by by Michelle Jordan, the founder of Iconographics and her team Shawn Kinsey, Director of Forensic Visualization and Emily Beikirch, Director of Medical Visualization. Iconographics is the premiere visual company for trial lawyers. We talk about some recent cases where their powerful and persuasive visuals resulted in seven figure results, ...
The Winning Formula of Working Hard & Being Kind with Trial Lawyer Sean Claggett (Part 1)
October 17, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB#61 (Part 1): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Sean is an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Boyd School of Law, as well as a long time entrepreneur and teacher, giving a lot of his time back to helping others become better trial lawyers. Sean has achieved numerous record breaking results, securing one of the largest personal injury verdicts in New Mexico history this y...
Things We Love & Need: 5 Cool Products to Upgrade Daily Productivity For Trial Lawyers
September 01, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB#60: Welcome back to the show, and to a brand new series - 'Things We Love & Need'. This series showcases simple and effective items that support the busy trial lawyer on the go! From office upgrades to travel hacks, cool tech gadgets and products you never knew you needed, each episode will feature items recommended by myself and fellow trial lawyers, so you can stay your most productive and focused self. In this episode I cover 5 items that will up-level your WFH experience: a lap desk tha...
Confessions of a Former Defense Attorney (Part 5)
July 10, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB#59 (Part 5): We are back with your favorite series and a brand new guest! In this episode I chat with James (Jim) Murphy from Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Jim, now a plaintiff trial lawyer, has spent 20 years working as an insurance defense attorney and brings his unique perspective to Settlement Nation, shedding light on defense strategies. With a deep understanding of the tactics used by insurance companies, we cover defense assumptions, adjuster attitudes, coverage issues and many more imp...
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Green Beret Jason Van Camp (Part 2)
May 31, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB#58: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Jason Van Camp, a decorated Green Beret, Ranger and West Point graduate, turned successful entrepreneur and high performance coach. In Part 2 of this multi-part series, Jason shares more battlefield lessons from his book "Deliberate Discomfort", demonstrating how anyone can develop the warrior mindset and do more with their life. We discuss why you need to be taking small doses of 'venom' everyday, how looking up under pressure is so ...
How the Human Approach Drives Success with Trial Lawyer Arkady Frekhtman
May 09, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB#57: In this episode of Settlement Nation I speak with Arkady Frekhtman from Frekhtman and Associates, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Arkady and his firm have been able to recover over $900M for their clients, and have received some of the top verdicts and settlements in New York state history. Rated in the Top 10 personal injury firms in NYC, Arkady and I discuss client acquisition, valuations, why you should build your case ...
Scaling Up: Strategies for Growing and Maximizing Your Law Firm with Ryan McKeen
March 30, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB#56: In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Ryan McKeen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Connecticut Trial Firm. Ryan is a trial lawyer, receiving the highest bodily injury verdict in the state - 100M, as well as a published author and Inc 5000 honoree. We discuss how to run your law practice like a successful business; everything from vision to scalability, systems, cash flow, identifying important tasks and how to get more cases in the door. A must listen for startups, solos or exisit...
War Chest Wednesday: Upgrade Your Money Mindset
March 01, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB#55: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Kristin Neerhof from Sage Settlement Consulting. Kristin assists plaintiffs and attorneys by developing comprehensive financial plans, that include strategies for tax deferral, wealth management, annuities, retirement and business growth. Whether you are a solo, small firm or large company, Kristin provides the tools and knowledge needed...
Expanding Your Horizons with Trial Lawyer Lauren Wood
February 13, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB#54: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Lauren Wood, a trial lawyer with Omega Law Group and the founder of the Women in Trial Travel Summit (WITTS). Lauren has obtained hundreds of six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for her clients, and has tried numerous cases to verdict, either as a solo attorney or lead chair. She has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2016 and with her years of experience within the legal industry, sa...
The Success Blueprint with Adam Savin, Brian Kim & Maureen Hennessey
January 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB#53: Welcome back to Settlement Nation in 2023! We start the year with a great interview with Adam Savin, Brian Kim and Maureen Hennessey from Savin Bursk Law. These three trial lawyers make up a dynamic team; from their marketing smarts to their results, with many huge settlements and verdicts between them, including a recent 18.79M jury verdict on a slip and fall case in California. In this episode we chat about the framework they used for calculating noneconomic damages for pain and suffe...
Lessons From a $206M Verdict with Trial Lawyer Thomas Shaw
November 23, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB#52: In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Thomas E. Shaw from Dallas, Texas. Thomas has been practising law for over 38 years, has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and has cultivated a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients. Today we discuss his recent $206 Million verdict - but not as a 'war' story. Tom takes his time to show other lawyers what he did, how he did it and the experts he brought that made a difference in this case. We talk about ...
War Chest Wednesday: More Whistleblowers Equals More Zeroes with Stratejic
November 09, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB#51: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowledgeable ex-employees that your defendant is praying you won’t find. Pioneers in 'insider witness mining', Stratejic documents the exact nature of systemic wrongs by defendant companies. They identify & obtain compelling testimony from former emplo...
War Chest Wednesday: More Whistleblowers Equals More Zeros with Stratejic
November 09, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB#51: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowledgeable ex-employees that your defendant is praying you won’t find. Pioneers in 'insider witness mining', Stratejic documents the exact nature of systemic wrongs by defendant companies. They identify & obtain compelling testimony from former emplo...
War Chest Wednesday: More Whistleblowers Equals More Zeroes with Stratejic
November 09, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB#51: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowledgeable ex-employees that your defendant is praying you won’t find. Pioneers in 'insider witness mining', Stratejic documents the exact nature of systemic wrongs by defendant companies. They identify & obtain compelling testimony from former emplo...
War Chest Wednesday: Powerful & Persuasive Visuals for Litigation
October 12, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB#50: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode I chat with Michelle Jordan and Rory Herington from Iconographics, a visual company founded by trial lawyers that know and understand trials. Iconographics ensure your client’s story is told through powerful and persuasive visuals – whether in a settlement opportunity letter, at mediation, or in trial. From crash reconstruction animation to m...
From Combat to the Cowboys with Chad Hennings
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB#49: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Chad Hennings, a man who really has achieved a legacy of excellence. Chad had a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, flew forty-five combat missions with the Air Force during the Gulf War, flying the A10 Thunderbolt, and is now a successful real estate entrepreneur and sought after key note speaker. In this episode we discuss how to thrive through massive pressure and responsibility, the key...
The Warriors Way with Trial Lawyer Kurt Zaner
September 13, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB#48: In this episode of Settlement Nation, Courtney sits down with trial lawyer Kurt Zaner from Zaner Harden Law out of Denver, Colorado. Kurt has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals against modern day Goliaths, and becoming the champion for those that seemingly have the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them. He has many notable verdicts and settlements under his belt, including securing the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado ($16M). Kurt is a...
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Green Beret Jason Van Camp
August 14, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB#47: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Jason Van Camp, a decorated Green Beret, Ranger and West Point graduate, turned successful entrepreneur and high performance coach. In Part 1 of this multi-part series, Jason shares his blueprint for getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and how to thrive under pressure. Discussing key takeaways from his bestselling book "Deliberate Discomfort", Jason shares the lessons he learnt from real life examples on the battlefield, trans...
Improv For Trial with Brian Breiter & Joseph Limbaugh
July 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB#46: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with trial lawyer Brian Breiter and actor Joseph Limbaugh from Improv for Trial - the preeminent academy for teaching improvisational theatre techniques to trial lawyers, helping you to become skilled at adapting to unexpected or unplanned situations in the courtroom. Brian was nominated for trial lawyer of the year for 2020 & 2019 by CAALA and has over 100M in verdicts and settlements, as well as performing in over 1000 improv shows. Jos...
Qualified Settlement Fund Tax Myths for Trial Lawyers with Robert Wood
June 09, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB#45: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Robert Wood, a managing parter at Wood LLP and tax expert, often listed among the top ten tax lawyers in the USA. Robert is a widely published author (Tax Notes, Forbes) known for explaining and demystifying complex tax concepts and advising plaintiffs, defendants, lawyers, and settlement funds on settlements and judgments. We discuss his latest article "Qualified Settlement Fund Tax Myths" (link below) and why Qualified Settlement F...
War Chest Wednesday: Crush It Like the Pro's with Attorney Fee Deferrals
May 25, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB#44: Welcome back to War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we cover advanced attorney fee deferrals through structured settlements, and why this is something all plaintiff attorneys should be considering when they settle a case. Structuring your fees maximizes the amount of money you receive by spreading out your tax obligation, while designing an income flow that works for you & your firm. Find out why all the ...
War Chest Wednesday: Connecting Attorneys with the Right Resources to Win
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB#43: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we chat with Amelia Brummel, the CEO of Brummel Legal Consulting; the go-to, trusted resource in providing personal injury case support services for busy attorneys. Amelia provides services ranging from demonstrative aids for depositions/mediation/trial, to connecting attorneys with the best experts in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI...
Tribal Counsel: Rising Star Roundtable with Trial Lawyers Rilee Harrison & Jonathan Davidi (Part 2)
April 27, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB#42: Come on in, guys! We are back with our Rising Star Roundtable series of Settlement Nation, featuring Rilee Harrison from the Cain Law Office and Jonathan Davidi from Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi. These up and coming trial lawyers share their experiences one year on from our last episode, now older and wiser with trials under their belt! We discuss what worked, how they prepared and lessons they learned through the process. We also cover ways that younger or new attorneys can sharpen...
Trial All-Stars: The Art of Outsmarting with Keith Mitnik (Part 2)
April 03, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB#41 (Part 2): Welcome back to our special edition Trial All-Star Series, where we interview the best trial lawyers in the country and share their secrets to success over the past decade and beyond. In this episode we continue our sit down with Keith Mitnik, and discuss his trial preparation routine, what plaintiffs lawyers will learn from both 'Deeper Cuts' and 'Don't Eat the Bruises' and why all trial lawyers feel fear, but how to use it your advantage.
Trial All-Stars: The Art of Outsmarting with Keith Mitnik (Part 1)
March 28, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB#40 (Part 1): Welcome back to our special edition Trial All-Star Series, where we interview the best trial lawyers in the country and share their secrets to success over the past decade and beyond. In this episode we sit down with Keith Mitnik, a legendary trial lawyer, famous for his winning opening statements, 'David and Goliath' cases and his ability to reach the hearts of even the toughest juries. Keith is Senior Trial Lawyer for Morgan & Morgan and has 100+ trials under his belt. He is ...
Rainmaking for Trial Lawyers with Bob Simon
February 26, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB#39: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Bob Simon, the co-founder of the Justice Team, well-known trial lawyer and brand building expert, who grew his firm with no seed capital to an 8-figure business in just a few months. We discuss 'Branding with a Purpose' and why this is so important for trial lawyers, when cultivating their unique and authentic voice in this industry. Bob shares his strategies to help you make it rain in your firm, through social media, personal brand...
Mastering Negotiation with Trial Lawyer Angela Bruno
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB#38: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Angela Bruno, the managing partner at BRUNO | NALU out of Orange County, California. Angela is a seasoned trial lawyer and has brought in large multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and not only takes her own cases to mediation, but will also mediate cases for other lawyers. We discuss the process of deciding whether to take a case to trial vs settlement, ways lawyers who want to be better at negotiating can immediately impro...
Mastering Negotiation with Trial Lawyer Angela Bruno
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB#38: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Angela Bruno, the managing partner at BRUNO | NALU out of Orange County, California. Angela is a seasoned trial lawyer and has brought in large multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and not only takes her own cases to mediation, but will also mediate cases for other lawyers. We discuss the process of deciding whether to take a case to trial vs settlement, ways lawyers who want to be better at negotiating can immediately impro...
Full Out with Trial By Human
January 26, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB#37: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Brian Ward and Jakob Norman from Trial By Human, a trial lawyer training program founded by Nick and Courtney Rowley. Brian and Jakob, both seasoned trial lawyers talk with "brutal honesty" about trial practice, getting to know the human story of your clients and the importance of doing "full outs" before trial. Having taught hundreds of attorneys how to increase their effectiveness in the courtroom, both Brian and Jakob share what, ...
War Chest Wednesday: The Importance of the Settlement
January 05, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB#36: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we chat with Rebekah Reedy Miller & Jennifer Wieroniey from the American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC), an advocacy group committed to a vibrant, strong, and modern settlement planning industry. In this episode we discuss the importance of structured settlements and why this matters to both attorneys and their clients. The AASC ...
War Chest Wednesday: The Importance of the Settlement
January 05, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB#36: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we chat with Rebekah Reedy Miller & Jennifer Wieroniey from the American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC), an advocacy group committed to a vibrant, strong, and modern settlement planning industry. In this episode we discuss the importance of structured settlements and why this matters to both attorneys and their clients. The AASC ...
Truck Crash Law with Trial Lawyer Joe Camerlengo
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB#35: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Joe Camerlengo, the co-founder of The Truck Accident Law Firm. Joe is a passionate advocate for his clients, specializing in serious personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by tractor trailer and commercial motor vehicle crashes. He has multiple 7 & 8 figure verdicts and is currently the Vice President and a Board Member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. We cover his thoughts on how trucking accidents could be bett...
Confessions of a Former Defense Attorney (Part 4)
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB#34 (Part 4): Your favorites are back! Jason Neville from the Spence Law Firm and Jakob Norman from Trial Lawyers for Justice have returned to Settlement Nation, sharing more wisdom and insights from their years working for the defense. In this episode we cover reserves, what you can do to maximize value from the onset, does your trial history have an effect on the defense, end of the year settlement opportunity letters, bad faith, non-economic damage consideration and much more. Remember to...
Trial All-Stars: Total Justice with Nick Rowley
November 16, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB#33: Welcome back to our special edition Trial All-Star Series, where we interview the best trial lawyers in the country and share their secrets to success over the past decade and beyond. In this episode we sit down with Nick Rowley, a trial lawyer known across the USA for his passion in fighting for justice for injury victims and their families. Nick is a published author, national speaker and the founder of Trial By Human and Trial Lawyers For Justice. He has over 150+ jury trials under h...
Trial All-Stars: Truths & Courage with John Romano
October 25, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB#32: Welcome to our special edition Trial All-Star Series, where we interview the best trial lawyers in the country and share their secrets to success over the past decade and beyond. In this episode we sit down with John Romano, a trial lawyer legend who has had over 280+ trials in the past 40 years. John has successfully litigated to a verdict nearly every type of civil and criminal case, while maintaining his reputation as one of the most personable and sincere lawyers in the industry. We...
The Secret to Storytelling with Trial Lawyer Tim Felice
October 06, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB#31: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Tim Felice, the founder of Felice, Ehrlich & Naparstek Injury Trial Attorneys out of Palm Beach, Florida. Tim has recovered over 70M for Florida injury victims and takes great pride in helping other trial lawyers hone their craft. In this episode we discuss a very moving, memorable case and why it has had such a huge impact on him, both personally and professionally. We cover how he works up cases in his "War Room", the art of storyt...
War Chest Wednesday: Groundbreaking Software Automating the Discovery Process in Minutes
September 21, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MB#30: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we discuss EsquireTek with their CEO Pratik Shah. EsquireTek is a groundbreaking software that is giving law firms their valuable hours back, enabling them to handle discovery in mere minutes - and giving clients the freedom to submit their responses straight from their phones. It's convenient, efficient, affordable and secure.
War Chest Wednesday: Intuitive Transcription App to Elevate Your Practice
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MB#29: Welcome back to our new series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we discuss Otter.ai, a cutting edge software application that helps you focus more on your clients and less on note-taking. Otter uses artificial intelligence with real-time transcription to capture conversations and turn them into notes that are shareable, searchable, accessible and secure. This is a game changer for all plaintiff attorne...
Embrace Your Challenges with Trial Lawyer Tom Feher
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB#28: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Tom Feher, the founding member of Feher Law and a formidable trial lawyer, recovering over $100 million for his clients. He has tried over 45 personal injury and defective product cases, resulting in multiple seven and eight figure verdicts. Tom has also received both CAALA’s "Rising Star" award in 2018 and 2017 OCTLA’s "Young Gun" award. In this episode we discuss the business of law and what it's like to go out on your own and star...
Big Money Energy with Trial Lawyer Jason Jordan
August 03, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB#27: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Jason Jordan from Jordan, Herington & Rowley out of Denver, Colorado. Jason is a fearless advocate, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, including a 26.5M settlement for a burn victim and 20M in a brain injury case. He has had success in both Federal and State Court, was awarded the “New Trial Lawyer of the Year” Award from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and is also the President elect fo...
Rise & Grind with Trial Lawyer Henry Peacor
July 19, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB#26: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Henry Peacor from Trial Lawyers For Justice out of California. Henry has been practising law for 6 years and already has 12 jury trials under his belt, as well as nominations for CAALA's Rising Star Award in 2016 and National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40. In this episode with talk through what it's like to be personally mentored by superstar lawyers and jumping head first into the courtroom, as well as the art of dealing with small...
War Chest Wednesday: One Secret Weapon to Turbocharge Your Firm
July 14, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB#25: Welcome to our brand new series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode we cover attorney fee deferrals through structured settlements, and why they are a plaintiff attorney's secret weapon for financial planning, tax advantages and business continuity. A not to be missed episode for anyone looking to turbocharge their firm!
The Credible Hulk: The Justice Team's Bob Simon
June 29, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB#24: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Robert "Bob" Simon, the co-founder of the Simon Law Group, also known as the Justice Team. Bob has an extensive resume of jury trials in his career, having tried over 50 cases with verdicts totaling over 200M. He has received numerous awards, including Trial Lawyer of the Year in San Diego and the Young Gun award in Orange County, as well as co-founding Justice HQ, a members only networking community for plaintiff attorneys. We disc...
The Power of the Human Story with Trial Lawyer Brandon Yosha
June 10, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB#23: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Brandon Yosha from Yosha Cook & Tisch in Indiana. Brandon is a break out star in the trial world, receiving a $20 million dollar jury verdict (adjusted by a fault reduction for a net win of $12.2 million) only five weeks out of law school. We discuss the importance of the human story and how a decision to reach out to Nick Rowley and the Trial Lawyers for Justice team, aided in this multi-million dollar victory, where they personally...
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Rising Star Roundtable with Trial Lawyers Rilee Harrison & Jonathan Davidi
May 26, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB#22: In our first ever Rising Star Roundtable series of Settlement Nation, we feature Rilee Harrison from Lawter & Associates and Jonathan Davidi from Panish Shea & Boyle. These up and coming trial lawyers share their lessons and victories, as we discuss what it's like walk into the courtroom on their first day of trial, attitudes of the defense counsel and how they use being a millennial to their advantage. In addition, we talk about the importance of having mentors, formulating the winning...
Finding the Heat in Your Case with Trial Lawyer Mike Rafi
May 11, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB#21: In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Mike Rafi, the founder of the Rafi Law Firm out of Atlanta, Georgia. Mike has recovered over $45 million for his clients through settlements and jury trials and has been recognized as a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine for 3 years in a row. We discuss the great results he has achieved for his practise through simple and effective marketing strategies, the importance of the human factor and why it's ok to fail...