The Jury Is Out

Episode: 424

Trial Guides with Tom Stewart Part Two

April 26, 2023

Part Two of our discussion with Tom Stewart focuses on avoiding common pitfalls in opening statements, how to direct on direct examination, and what it means to the jury when ...

Episode: 423

Trial Guides with Tom Stewart Part One

April 19, 2023

Attorney and St. Louis University Law Professor Tom Stewart recalls hearing judges say many attorneys have forgotten the basics of advocacy. So he developed one-page trial guides for the “apprentice ...

Episode: 422

Wanna Learn? Teach! with Attorney Tom Stewart

April 12, 2023

This podcast was founded upon the idea that the best trial attorneys never stop learning. John Simon, Erich Veith, and St. Louis attorney Tom Stewart teach at St. Louis University ...

Episode: 421

Praring for A Civil Trial Part Two

April 5, 2023

Think you know your case so well you don’t need to write down your game plan? Think again. Part Two of our discussion on pretrial prep covers tips on preparing ...

Episode: 420

Praring for A Civil Trial Part One

March 29, 2023

Preparing for trial can be a nerve-wracking experience for a young attorney. Today’s episode offers tried and true tips on when to request a pretrial conference and what matters to ...

Episode: 419

Selecting Experts Part Two

March 22, 2023

Your trial team determines you need an expert to explain a vehicle’s structural defects. Do you need a metallurgist, a mechanical engineer, or both? How do you know and where ...

Episode: 418

Selecting Experts Part One

March 15, 2023

Don’t assume that an impressive CV from a prestigious university means you’ve found the perfect expert for your case. We think someone with down-to-earth communication skills and real-life experience may ...

Episode: 417

Sunshine Laws Part Four: Settlements

March 8, 2023

Getting the documents your client requests is the primary reward of Sunshine Law litigation, but can you also be reimbursed for your time? In our final episode on Sunshine Laws, ...

Episode: 416

Sunshine Laws Part Three: Violations

March 1, 2023

You’ve made a timely request for public governmental records but all you get are excuses. Under the law, you have to prove the delay is knowing and purposeful. How do you ...