trial by human

#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 weaponize having nothing. They also speak on the power of collaboration and how you can join them this year to sharpen your trial skills on their Coast to Coast tour. 

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Website: https://www.tl4j.com
Website: https://www.trialbyhuman.com

#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 for trial from the beginning, how to effectively brand yourself using Youtube and why learning the human story is the most powerful piece of your case. You can listen to more Arkady on his podcast Trial Stories.

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Website: https://866attylaw.com
Podcast: https://apple.co/3VMx2oO
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3MbwQfL

Trial Guides Books Mentioned
Twelve Heroes, One Voice by Carl Bettinger
Trial by Human by Nicholas Rowley & Steven Halteman
Running with the Bulls by Nicholas Rowley & Courtney Rowley
Don't Eat The Bruises by Keith Mitnik

If you want the definition of commitment, try Googling the name “Nicholas C. Rowley.” As you’ll learn on this episode of Beyond the O.R. with Dr. B., this seismically successful trial lawyer is battling back injustice – particularly in the area of medical negligence – with a huge heart and intolerance for injustice. As he explains to Host Dr. Kevin Brenner, a sense of fairness was rooted deeply – and early – for Nick, whose childhood adversity ultimately groomed him for the life of dedication to righting wrongs that has defined his track record as a nationally recognized advocate, especially for working class people victimized by our health care system.

This intimate conversation covers the span of Nick’s fascinating trajectory, from delinquent student to a stint as a medic with the military to finding in law the perfect fit for his desire to do good and make meaningful change. He has worked to reform some of the most powerfully inequitable legislation as well as hold accountable some of the most powerfully damaging corporations out there, from coast to coast. You’ll come away from this conversation with Dr. B. with a deeper understanding of the civil rights associated with medical malpractice protections and why a citizen’s ability to seek full legal remedy is so important to safeguard.

This is a guest whose life story you won’t want to miss. Nick brings a unique perspective and speaks truth to power without hesitation. Join Dr. B. in learning what motivates this relentless crusader and how comforting – and defending – the afflicted is at the center of his life.

If you’d like to know more about Nick’s fascinating legal journey and perspective, click here to check out the book he co-authored with Steven Halteman, "Trial By Human." You can also learn more about what Trial Lawyers for Justice is all about, here’s a link to the website.

About Our Guest:
An Award Winning National Trial Lawyer, Nick has secured record-setting verdicts and settlements and billions of dollars in victories for real people and their families. Nick is a published author, national speaker, founder of Trial By Human, and dedicates his time and resources to protecting and advancing our justice systems in America. 

#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, when and how you should be prepping yourself before trial. Trial By Human are running a pop-up clinic on February 8th and 9th open to Settlement Nation listeners. Book in here: https://bit.ly/3AuyGko

#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 his belt, recovering over 1.5 Billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He is also a major advocate for putting an end to California’s regressive cap on medical malpractice damages; personally leading the charge with the Fairness for Injured Patients Act (FIPA).  Hear an in-depth interview with Nick on FIPA on "Nation State of Play" here:  https://anchor.fm/nation-state-of-play/episodes/Nick-Rowley---Californias-Regressive-Malpractice-Damages-Cap-e16d8tq

#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 attorneys who want to make sure they don't miss one second of valuable information from their clients! 

#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 for the CTLA. In this episode we walk through the process of deciding whether to settle or go to trial, the mindset behind asking for big numbers and why 'optics' are everything. We also cover how his business thrived during the past year due to structured settlements and the massive benefits that attorney fee deferrals have had on his practice. 

#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 cases and why this topic is overlooked by so many attorneys. We also cover the nitty gritty of case management and Henry shares his personal process and methods.  An inspiring and motivating episode - not to be missed, especially for younger attorneys looking to improve their mindset and practice.

#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 mentored Brandon through the very techniques they use in opening statements and direct examinations. 

#19: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with James DeSimone,  the founder of V. James DeSimone Law. James is one of the most highly regarded employment lawyers and civil rights advocates in Los Angeles, successfully achieving multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. James was voted California Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year 2014,  and also Top California Employment Lawyer 7 years in row. In this episode we cover what he has experienced over the past year as a civil rights attorney, the Derek Chauvin trial and what it's like to be involved in high profile cases throughout his extensive career. 

#14: In this episode of Settlement Nation  we sit down with Greyson Goody,  a partner and senior trial attorney at the Simon Law Group, who has obtained over $40 million in jury verdicts. We discuss the advantages of being a younger trial attorney, how he is leveraging technology in this industry and his strategy behind using marketing and branding to reach a bigger audience. We also take a deep dive into the Pebley v. Santa Clara Organics case, where Greyson takes listeners through each step of this trial, which resulted in a jury verdict in Mr. Pebley’s favor, awarding him $3,644,000. 

#8: In this episode of Settlement Nation, we chat with Dan Schaar, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) and Trial Lawyers For Justice (TL4J) from Northern California. We walk through Dan's $2.8 million verdict for one of California's largest slip and fall cases in 2018, advice for other trial attorneys that leads to better results for their clients and the benefits of working with a team. Dan also shares how using both a Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF) and structured settlement for his attorney fees, have ensured stability and security for himself, both personally and professionally. 

#7 (Part 2): We continue our chat with Keith Bruno, a trial attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) out of Orange County, California. In this episode, Keith shares the story of his $40 million verdict for a wrongful death case with Nick Rowley, his Top Gun award for an $11.5 million verdict and how he sets himself up for success, both in and out of the courtroom.

#4: This episode of Settlement Nation we chat with with Megan Hottman, a powerhouse health and wellness advocate, cycling enthusiast and attorney out of Golden, Colorado. Megan shares her insights on running a successful practice while maintaining balance. We cover how she became "The Cyclist Lawyer", tips to increase your personal energy levels and presentation in and out of the courtroom and what it was like to be featured on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel". We also speak about the challenges she has faced and overcome, not only as trial lawyer, but as a female entrepreneur. 

#3: This episode of Settlement Nation we chat with Brian Ward, an attorney with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (CZ&R) out of Los Angeles. Brian shares his story, on how he was sworn in early straight of out law school, to begin his first jury trial, how his own personal injury has shaped the way he relates to the challenges his clients face, and advice for other attorneys on how they can improve their skills in the courtroom. Brian also shares what life is like conducting business on the road in his Airstream.