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"The Jury Thinks What?" Podcast

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -

“The Jury Thinks What?” podcast discusses everything there is to know about trying cases. From preparing the case before the lawsuit is filed all the way to trial. And most importantly, how to understand what the Jury is thinking.

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Episodes

Keys to a $30M, $29.1M, and $42.5M Elder Care Verdict w/ Ed Dudensing

September 12, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Ed Dudensing gives all nursing home lawyers incredible insight into his criteria for case selection. Ed joins Saul in describing his theory of trying cases with large verdicts and punitive damages in mind.

Tips on Trying the Catastrophic Injury Case to a Verdict of $100M! W/ Andrew Garza

July 20, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Connecticut Trial Lawyer Andrew Garza shares his passion and relentless pursuit of the truth and documents in obtaining a 100 million dollar verdict in a catastrophic injury case. The Jury Thinks What? Podcast is hosted by Saul Gruber of Gruber Trial Consulting. Learn more here: https://www.grubertrialconsulting.com/ Learn more about Andrew Garza: https://cttrialfirm.com/team/andrew-garza/ Visit Lawyer Minds: https://www.lawyerminds.com 

Getting the Nursing Home Verdicts with Lance Lourie and Suzanne Fink

May 31, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Join Nursing Home Lawyer Stalwart Lance Lourie and Suzanne Fink on selecting the appropriate case, developing the story during discovery and maximizing the verdict. We spend time discussing their recent 15 million dollar verdict.

Renowned “Attorney Whisperer” Sari de la Motte Discusses Voir Dire and Openings

April 11, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

https://www.lawyerminds.com/podcast/tjtw-23/Trial Consultant Sari De La Motte joins Saul in discussing the H2H method in connecting with the jury in both Voir Dire and Opening Statements. Sari gives tips and takes us through her funnel theory on selecting jury's. 

Nick Schnyder and Drew Gililand Trying the Every Day Case for the Injured Plaintiff

November 10, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Trial Lawyers Nick Schnyder and Drew Gilliland join “The Jury Thinks What?” to talk about a recent verdict of over $300,000 in what appeared to be a classic Motor Vehicle Accident with a few months of chiropractic care. Drew and Nick will walk us through their trial process and how they decide which cases to take to trial.

Using Understaffing for Profit to Obtain a $13 Million Verdict w/ Jody Moore

September 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Nationally Renowned Nursing Home Trial Lawyer Jody Moore joins Saul Gruber on “The Jury thinks What” to breakdown how her recent landmark 13 Million Dollar Verdict in California against a Nursing Home Owner for persistent understaffing causing significant injuries to multiple residents.  Jody will discuss how she used staffing documentation to prove her case.

Using Psychodrama to Tell a Compelling Story w/ Betsy Greene

August 01, 2022 14:14 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Saul speaks with one of Indiana’s best, Betsy Greene, who gives her advice to younger lawyers about trying cases. Betsy shares with “The jury thinks what?” her beginnings with the Trial Lawyer’s College and Gerry Spence and discusses the use of psychodrama in finding and presenting the story to the jury.

Tell The Winning Story at Trial w/ Jesse Wilson

May 27, 2022 13:13 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Veteran of Stage, TV and Film, Jesse Wilson, discusses his breakthrough communication device “Tell the Winning Story”. Jesse’s hands on communication training provides lawyers the story that goes right to the heart of matter and he discusses with Saul the concepts of the plaintiff going from victim to victor, a can’t miss for anyone trying cases. https://www.tellthewinningstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tellthewinningstory

Trial Tips From One of the Greats! w/ Keith Mitnick

April 19, 2022 12:52 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Famed Trial Lawyer and Author, Keith Mitnick joins “the jury thinks what” to discuss his overarching approach to trials . Keith discusses how he obtains multiple 8 figures verdicts and discussed his new book , Deeper Cuts, available on Trial Guides. Keith is one of the most generous trial lawyers in the country, which comes across in his conversation with Saul .

Using Common Sense and the Defense Arguments at Trial! w/ Jeff Green

March 02, 2022 13:27 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Jeff joins “The Jury Thinks What?” to discuss his recent verdict of $640,000 in a difficult construction case where he faced a number of tough defenses. Jeff explains not only how he was able to prevail, but takes us though his analysis on how to present his case to the Jury.

A Rising Tide Lifts ALL Boats and The Difficult Trial w/ Christian Morris

January 19, 2022 13:50

Superstar Trial Lawyer Christian Morris joins Saul Gruber on “The Jury thinks What” to breakdown how she continues to obtain large verdicts over and over on behalf of her clients. Christian will not only discuss her ideas and thoughts on trials but also remind everyone of the importance in supporting each other and mental wellness.

A Rising Tide Lifts ALL Boats and The Difficult Trial w/ Christian Morris

January 19, 2022 13:50

Superstar Trial Lawyer Christian Morris joins Saul Gruber on “The Jury thinks What” to breakdown how she continues to obtain large verdicts over and over on behalf of her clients. Christian will not only discuss her ideas and thoughts on trials but also remind everyone of the importance in supporting each other and mental wellness.

The 10 Rules of Voir Dire w/ John Fisher

November 10, 2021 19:02 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MB

Many lawyers agree that a case can be lost in Voir Dire. If it is that important, how do you go about conducting it right? This question can puzzle even the most confident of lawyers. Acclaimed trial lawyer and author John Fisher can help.

Cross Examination of the Nursing Home Caregiver w/ Brian Jasper

October 25, 2021 18:17 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Experienced lawyers can take many different approaches to conducting cross examination of caregivers and nurses in a nursing home case, but how can you get them to make your point? Brian Jasper of Thomas Law Offices provides the answer as we review his recent cross examination that led to a multimillion dollar verdict in Kentucky.

What Makes a Trucking Case Different? w/ Jay Vaughn

September 21, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

We always hear about how different a trucking case is from a standard car wreck case. Listen to Jay Vaughn, certified trucking lawyer, explain the differences and take us step by step through the important truck inspection process.

How to Approach the Trial w/ Sean Domnick

August 09, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed with an upcoming trial? Sean Domnick, a Palm Beach trial lawyer and the Vice President of the American Association for Justice, discusses how he prepares for and succeeds at trial. He will discuss what works and what does not while representing those in need during their most vulnerable time. Sean will also explain the recent changes in stroke cases that he and his firm are concentrating on.

Trial Tips to Get to an 8 Figure Verdict w/ Bob Genis

June 07, 2021 13:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

There are certain themes and persuasive ideas that permeate every trial. Host Saul Gruber is joined by New York Trial Lawyer extraordinaire Bob Genis with tips and ideas to maximize the verdict in your next trial.

Tales From the Crash Worthiness Lawyer w/ Brian Chase

May 04, 2021 12:27 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

What do you do when faced with what appears to be a car that did not operate the way you think it should have and a serious injury took place? Brian Chase walks you through this type of case and talks about the age-old question, do you simply refer the case or handle it yourself with help? For more about Brian Chase and Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, click here.

Trying the Nursing Home Case to a 7 Figure Verdict w/ Michael Prieto & Jon Marigliano

April 01, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

How do you get the trial story and themes in a nursing home case and put them into action for a successful verdict? Michael Prieto and Jon Marigliano answer this question and discuss at length their recent multi-million dollar verdict against a Skilled Nursing Facility, including how they prepared, the key points of the case, as well as the use of Focus Groups in their case development.

Preparing and Conducting the Defense Expert's Deposition w/ Isobel Thomas & Matt Laird

March 02, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Guest: Isobel Thomas and Matt Laird, Denver Co. The age old question dealt with in every case, do you depose the Defense Expert? Matt Laird and Isobel Thomas answer that questions and give the listener incredible details as to why and just as important the “how to” prepare, develop the questions and put your plan into action. They do this all without necessarily revealing their trial themes during the deposition. Fascinating tips and explanations in this podcast. Learn more about Isobel ...

Preparing the Plaintiff for the Defense Medical Exam w/ Sagi Shaked

February 09, 2021 17:13 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Guest: Sagi Shaked, Aventura FL Defense Medical Examinations occur in virtually every Personal Injury Case. Do you simply diary the date and send your client a long letter about what to expect and what to do and let them go? Sagi Shaked shares with us his method of obtaining protective orders, video recording, audio recording or court reporter transcript, and sending an attorney to every defense medical exam. Although this sounds extreme, Sagi explains not only why he does this but just as...

Approaching the Settlement and Mediation: Defense Is Buying a Release!

January 07, 2021 13:37 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

“The Jury Thinks What?” Podcast Episode #6 Approaching the Settlement and Mediation: Defense Is Buying a Release! w/ Steve Levin & Michael Bonamarte We are all constantly struggling with the best way to approach both settlement negotiations as well as mediations in today’s climate. Steve Levin and Michael Bonamarte, outstanding Trial Lawyers from Chicago, discuss their attitude towards this and explain their “Defense is trying to but a release from you” approach. Really good tips on both...

Preparing the Plaintiff for their Deposition w/ Leah Barron & Elisha Hawk

December 04, 2020 13:32 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Leah and Elisha are partners in the trial law firm of Brown & Barron. We discuss not only the importance of the deposition of the Plaintiff, but how to effectively prepare the plaintiff for their deposition. This deposition is unique, as the entire case can be destroyed with a bad plaintiff deposition. Leah and Elisha discuss invaluable tips for this preparation and go through their three meeting Preparation along with the steps in each meeting. Saul will also add his nursing home litigation...

A Ten Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Verdict During the Pandemic w/ Brendan Lupe

November 09, 2020 16:50 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Guest: Brendan Lupetin, Trial Lawyer from Meyers, Evans, Lupetin & Unatin, PIttsuburgh PA This is Part 2 of the Brendan Show! If you liked Part 1 where Brendan and Saul discussed how Brendan typically prepares his case for trial regarding themes and stories, you will love Part 2! Brendan will discuss his recent jury verdict of $10.83 million in a brain damage medical malpractice case. This trial took place in Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brendan will discuss voir dire, how ju...

Tips on Preparing and Framing Your Case for Trial w/ Brendan Lupetin

October 22, 2020 14:12 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Guest: Brendan Lupetin, Trial Lawyer from Meyers, Evans, Lupetin & Unatin, PIttsuburgh, PA Brendan is an outstanding trial lawyer and self proclaimed trial nerd! Brendan and Saul nerd out together on preparing for trial and determining themes and rules for trials. Brendan and Saul discuss all things trial including Focus Groups, Voir Dire, and what you need to do to frame your case to persuade jurors that your version is the only one. Brendan is so informative that we split this into two p...

Discussing Evidence Issues at Trial w/ Brian Brown

October 08, 2020 12:34 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Guest: Maryland Association for Justice Trial Attorney of the year (2020) Brian Brown. Brian discusses his precedent setting verdict in Parlow vs. Kennedy Krieger Institute involving lead poisoning. Brian and Saul will also discuss the concepts of how to introduce numerous documents into evidence as well as having “cheat sheets” in court for every piece of evidence as well as any potential objections offered in Court. Michael and Saul will discuss how to use Focus Groups in developing issu...

"The Jury Thinks What?" Podcast #2 - Discussing Voir Dire w/ Michael Neff

September 10, 2020 12:47 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MB

Michael Neff is a trial attorney in Georgia and the Trial Guides author of “Premises Liability: A Guide to Success.” Michael joins Saul Gruber to discuss his thoughts on voir dire and give important tips on how to get the prospective jurors talking about issues such as the burden of proof, their feelings on large verdicts, caps, and other issues you need to know to properly use both your preemptory challenges, as well as challenges for cause. Michael and Saul will also discuss how to use...

"The Jury Thinks What?" Podcast #1 - Trying the Deliberate and Quick Case w/ Tad Thomas

August 04, 2020 12:54 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

The first episode of the “The Jury Thinks What?” podcast has host Saul Gruber interviewing nationally renowned trial attorney Tad Thomas, with offices in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and now Missouri, speaking about his approaches towards running a jaw office and preparing for trials in multiple jurisdictions. Tad will discuss his ideas of a rapid or quick trial and how important (and sometimes difficult) it is to be deliberate and specific at trial. Tad will also share some thoughts of Voir ...