The Jury is Out offers insight, experience, and mentorship to trial attorneys who want to better serve their clients and improve their practice with a focus on client relations, trial skills, and firm management.
Encore Episode: 111
Praring Your Client for Trial
February 8, 2023
You know depos and trial testimony will be different experiences, but does your client? Are they expecting something straight out of a legal drama TV series when they take the stand? Today’s encore episode offers tips on helping your client stay calm, cool, and collected on the stand and ways they can project the best version of themselves and their story in the courtroom.
Encore Episode: 105
Improving Client Intake
February 1, 2023
The best way to increase your odds of winning is to turn down cases you will probably lose. What information should signal whether to lean in or walk away? And if you decide to take the case, what’s the first piece of advice you should give to your new client? In this encore episode, John and Erich share valuable experiences on evaluating potential clients and offer tips you can use to assist your decision-making process.
Episode: 413
For the Defense with Steve Strum
January 25, 2023
At a crossroads in your career, or just starting out, and wondering if you should choose plaintiff or defense work? Your level of risk aversion and emotional sensitivity may be key indicators to consider. Hear the pros and cons of both sides as we compare cases, clients, and billable hours with defense attorney Steve Strum.
Episode: 412
Nursing Home Litigation with Steve Strum
January 18, 2023
Did you know nursing homes and nuclear power plants are the two most regulated industries in America? Defense attorney Steve Strum is well versed in this complex practice area, having handled nearly 700 nursing home cases. Learn more about nursing home litigation in our wide-ranging discussion of the most common types of claims and defenses, as well as courtroom strategies.
SPECIAL EPISODE
Trial Tested: For The Defense with Cris Arguedas
January 11, 2023
Simon Law Firm attorney hosts two legal podcasts and recently had the opportunity to interview Cris Arguedas, one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the country. Find out why Cris is known as “the lawyer other lawyers would hire if they got arrested” and hear how she successfully represented clients from Hell’s Angels to Barry Bonds and Fed Ex. We think her tips for cross-examination will be helpful for attorneys on both sides of the aisle.
SPECIAL EPISODE
Trial Tested: The Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case and Charlottesville Hate Crimes with Linda Dunikoski and Adam Levine
January 4, 2023
Sadly, racially motivated violence is on the rise in America. A Simon Law Firm attorney talked with attorneys Linda Dunikoski and Adam Levine about their trial strategies and their hopes and fears for the American justice system as they litigated two landmark cases. Tune in for a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion of how these two gifted attorneys helped justice prevail over the fiery rhetoric of hate.
SPECIAL EPISODE
Trial Tested: Do What’s Right with Cyrus Vance Jr.
December 28, 2022
District Attorney of Manhattan Cyrus Vance Jr. views every case through the lens of two basic principles; does it make us safer and is it fair? We’d like to share a Simon Law Firm attorney’s conversation with DA Vance about integrity, leadership, and the importance of doing what’s right in every aspect of public service. Tune in for a fascinating conversation that includes insights into some of the office’s highest-profile cases including Harvey Weinstein and Malcolm X conviction integrity trial.
Episode: 411
Pretrial Motions Part Two
December 21, 2022
You win some, you lose some. But if you lose an important motion, how can you convince the judge to reconsider without risking her wrath? And when should you just let it go? Part Two of our discussion on motions also includes suggestions on preparing a short written synopsis of key points in your case for judge and opposing counsel plus tips on typography and persuasive writing.
Episode: 410
Pretrial Motions Part One
December 14, 2022
Filing dozens of pretrial motions shows the judge you are well-versed in the law and is sure to impress the court, right? Wrong. You earn credibility with the judge by carefully choosing your most important issues, crafting well-written briefs with citations, and reading the room. We’ve got some great courtroom experiences to share that will help solidify your case and your credibility before trial even begins.
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