Winning big verdicts at trial takes more than just having the facts in order. As a lawyer, you need to be at your best, ready to pivot to meet any new challenge as it arises. You are your clients’ champion, and you need to be battle-ready as soon as you step into the courtroom.

Kurt Zaner’s strict health regimen has helped him achieve some truly groundbreaking results for his clients. He secured the biggest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado, and in 2017, he was recognized for getting two of the biggest verdicts of the year across all practice areas. Kurt has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Top 3 Best Rated Denver Injury Lawyers.

This week, Kurt digs into the health routine he uses while he’s in trial to stay at his sharpest. We talk about some of his biggest verdicts and the Hollywood-worthy maneuvers that helped him win those cases. Discover the lessons Game of Thrones can teach us as trial lawyers and learn why you should consider taking an acting class on this week’s episode of Tip the Scales.

Key takeaways:

Find the routines that keep you at your best. Kurt uses a combination of cold plunging, breathing techniques, and clean eating to keep him sharp during trial. Taking care of yourself can help you be on top of your game and get better results for your clients.

Be a champion for your clients. As a lawyer, your job is often to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. Remembering that responsibility can change how you approach cases, both in and out of the courtroom.

Be authentically yourself. It can be easy to feel like you have to step into the role of “lawyer” as soon as you get in front of a jury. But when you allow yourself to be a person first and a lawyer second, you can better connect with a jury.

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