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Best Practices is a legal podcast where South Carolina attorney, Kenneth Berger, interviews trial lawyers from around the country with regard to aspects of their practice that have helped them reach the top of the field. Tune in every other week for interviews covering everything from case selection to closing argument.
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Training for Trial: Prep, Practice, & Purpose | Attorney Tim Whiting | S5 Ep. 11
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Universally Human: Building and Trying Cases on Shared Values | Joe Fried & Chris Finney | S5 Ep. 10
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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How to Facilitate Story-Driven Direct Exams | Attorney Sharif Gray | S5 Ep. 9
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Start With the Story: Structuring Opening Statements | Attorney Brian Snyder | S5 Ep. 8
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Own Your Trial Tech, Own Your Narrative | Attorney Jakob Norman | S5 Ep. 7
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Empower, Prepare, Collaborate: Expert Strategy Unpacked | Attorney Karen Zahka | S5 Ep. 6
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Structure, Speed, and Story in Rebuttal | Attorney Brian Ward | S5 Ep. 5
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Closing Arguments: Tools, Tone, and Timing | Attorney Joseph Wilson | S5 Ep. 4
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May 28, 2025 |
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Relentless Preparation, Remarkable Results: A $117M Verdict | Attorney Stephen Williamson | S5 Ep. 3
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May 14, 2025 |
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Case Selection with Purpose and Precision | Attorney Stuart Ratzan | S5 Ep. 2
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Cross That Connects: Story, Strategy, and Credibility | Attorney Nick Rowley | S5 Ep. 1
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Beyond the Obvious: Finding Additional Defendants in Auto Cases | Attorney Alan Hamilton | S4 Ep. 19
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Visual Storytelling in Trial | Attorney Zoe Littlepage | S4 Ep. 18
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Mastering Cross-Examination Essentials | Attorney Dan Ambrose | S4 Ep. 17
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Representing Clients with PTSD | Dr. Dawn Sheehan | S4 Ep. 16
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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An Honest Approach to Jury Selection | Attorney Tom Grillo | S4 Ep. 15
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Sequencing and Storytelling: Strategies Behind a $10M Victory | Attorney David Holt | S4 Ep. 14
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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$857M Verdict: Strategies Behind a High-Stakes Trial Victory | Attorney Keith Bruno | S4 Ep. 13
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Mastering Mediation: Strategies for Success | Attorney Marc Harwell | S4 Ep. 12
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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The Art of Cross-Examining Experts | Attorney Christian Morris | S4 Ep. 11
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Overcoming the Weaknesses in Your Case | Attorney Steve Williamson | S4 Ep. 10
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Finding the Villain in Your Case | Attorney Steve DeBosier | S4 Ep. 9
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Taking Action ASAP to Move Your Case Forward | Attorney Mike Alder | S4 Ep. 8
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Maximizing Recovery in Catastrophic Truck Wreck Cases | Attorney Morgan Adams | S4 Ep. 7
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Leveraging Client Documentaries in Settlement Negotiations | Nick Veser | S4 Ep. 6
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May 01, 2024 |
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From Good to Great: The Road to a $26MM Settlement | Kenny Berger & Brian Ward | S4 Ep. 5
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Getting to the Truth with the Miller Mousetrap | Attorney Phillip Miller | S4 Ep. 4
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Doing Well By Doing Good | Attorney Danny Cornell | S4 Ep. 3
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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The Growth Mindset | Attorney Jay Vaughn | S4 Ep. 2
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Trial Tactics Behind a $31.5 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict | Brian Snyder | S4 Ep. 1
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Client Depo Prep: Mindset, Organization, Practice | Attorney Elizabeth Larrick | S3 Ep. 15
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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IMHO: Immersion, Morality, Healing, Offensive | Attorney Michael Leizerman | S3 Ep. 14
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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The Crazy Goat | Brian Ward & Erin Powers Pt 2 | S3 Ep. 13
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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David v. Goliath - A $63 Million Verdict | Brian Ward & Erin Powers Pt 1 | S3 Ep. 12
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Harnessing the Creative | Attorney Lauren Fraser | S3 Ep. 11
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Deposition Deep Dive | Attorney Danny Ellis | S3 Ep. 10
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Truck Crash Law: Complexity & Persistence | Attorney Joe Camerlengo | S3 Ep. 9
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Maintaining Credibility While Arguing Punitive Damages | Attorney Stuart Ratzan | S3 Ep. 8
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Persuasion is a Science Part 2 | Attorney Rex Parris | S3 Ep. 7
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May 24, 2023 |
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Persuasion is a Science Part 1 | Attorney Rex Parris | S3 Ep. 6
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May 10, 2023 |
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Improv for Trial & The Power of Storytelling | Attorney Brian Breiter & Joseph Limbaugh | S3 Ep. 5
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Police Brutality & Mass Shootings: Examining High Profile Civil Lawsuits | Attorney Antonio Romanucci | S3 Ep. 4
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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$0 Offer to $20M Verdict: Inside a Wrongful Death Trial | Attorneys Chris Finney, Toni Schlapprizzi, & Craig Schlapprizzi | S3 Ep. 3
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Using Big Data to Understand What Jurors Are Thinking | Attorney John Campbell | S3 Ep. 2
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Helping Lawyers Live Their Best Lives | Attorney Ben Glass | S3 Ep. 1
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Running a Successful Law Firm While Being a Top-Notch Trial Lawyer | Attorney Steve Gursten | S2 Ep. 18
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Stick to Your Theme: How Simplicity & Discipline Led to an 8-Figure Verdict | Attorney Andy Abraham Pt. 2 | S2 Ep. 17
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Traits, Techniques, & Trends Among Great Lawyers Getting Great Results | Attorney Ken Levinson | S2 Ep. 16
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Marketing for Meaningful Cases: Getting the Cases You Want & Maximizing Value | Attorney Arkady Frekhtman | S2 Ep. 15
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Emotions, Cases, & Our Best Selves | Attorney Joe Fried | S2 Ep. 14
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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First Trial, Big Verdict | Attorney Angie Perkins | S2 Ep. 13
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Brain Imaging, Brain Damage, & Ways to Prove Your Case | Attorney Andy Abraham | S2 Ep. 12
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Inside a Record-Breaking $4 Million Verdict | Attorney Nick Cronauer | S2 Ep. 11
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Triggers & Cues: Helping Jurors Remember Your Message | Attorney Brian Snyder | S2 Ep. 10
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May 25, 2022 |
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When To Negotiate, When to Go to Trial, & Why | Attorneys Angela & Keith Bruno | S2 Ep. 9
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May 11, 2022 |
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Finding Purpose: A Trial Attorney's Journey | Attorney Henry Peacor | S2 Ep. 8
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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In Their Shoes: The Power of Human Connection with Clients and Jurors | Attorney Joseph Wilson | S2 Ep. 7
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Controlling the Narrative: You Create & Set Case Value | Attorney David Williams | S2 Ep. 6
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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3 Steps to Policy Limits and Beyond | Attorney Chris Hamilton Pt. 2 | S2 Ep. 5
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Case Framing, Psychology, & Big Verdicts | Attorney Chris Hamilton | S2 Ep. 4
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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University of Michigan Sexual Abuse Scandal | Attorney Jon Marko | S2 Ep. 3
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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The Redemptive Arc: A Hero's Journey | Attorney Brian Ward | S2 Ep. 2
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Thinking to Win | Attorney Mullins McLeod & Attorney Cooper Wilson | S2 Ep. 1
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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The Why Behind the Lawyer: Telling a Firm and Client's Story | Attorney Mike Campbell | Ep. 20
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Breaking Through the Red Tape: A Deep Dive on Government Liability Cases | Attorney Joel Hughes | Ep. 19
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Acres of Diamonds: Uncovering the Truth Through Digital Discovery | Attorney Randy Hood | Ep. 18
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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More than Medicals: How a Week Learning Trial By Human Reawoke a Lawyer's Spirit | Attorney Rachel Smith | Ep. 17
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Fireworks Litigation: Liability, Damages & Experts | Attorney Chris Romeo | Ep. 16
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Freeing the Innocent: Exonerations and Preventing Wrongful Convictions | Attorney Dayne Phillips | Ep. 15
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Full Disclosure: Authenticity and Honesty in Law | Attorney Kari Jones Dulin | Ep. 14
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Serving Your Employees So They May Better Serve Your Clients | Attorney Jason Abraham | Ep. 13
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Take Control of Your Career: Success in Law & Beyond | Attorney Eric Bland | Ep. 12
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Creating a Nationwide Presence through Consistent Effort & Creativity | Attorney Ira Leesfield | Ep. 11
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Track & Verify: Using Data to Challenge Your Team & Maximize Case Value | Attorney Amy Witherite | Ep. 10
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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PTSD: Damages, Diagnoses, and Deceptive Defense Doctors | Attorney Dorothy Clay Sims | Ep. 9
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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All-In, All the Time: How Teams, Focus Groups, and Witness Prep Help Win Cases | Attorney Russell Button & Attorney Ashley Washington | Ep. 8
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May 26, 2021 |
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The Other Side of the Story: Presenting the Defendants' Humanity | Attorney Ashby Pate | Ep. 7
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May 12, 2021 |
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Quality Over Quantity: Using Before & After Witnesses to Strengthen Your Case | Attorney Chris Finney | Ep. 6
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Beyond Theory: The Modern Approach to Legal Education | Dean Danielle Holley-Walker | Ep. 5
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Trying Cases in the Covid & Post-Covid World | David Ball & Artemis Malekpour | Ep. 4
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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To Err is Human: The Personal Side of a $128 Million Verdict | Attorney Karen Koehler | Ep. 3
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Making the Ask: Putting Dollars on Damages in Closing Arguments | Attorney Mark Bringardner | Ep. 2
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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The Power of No | Attorney David Yarborough | Ep. 1
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Feb 12, 2021 |