Personal Injury Mastermind 322. Grow Your Practice with Mass Torts: A Framework for Single Event Attorneys from MTMP
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When Mike Papantonio realized the mass tort space was dominated by class action attorneys who'd "never taken a deposition" and would "pass out if they walked into a courtroom," he created Mass Torts Made Perfect to transform the industry. In this special episode, we're bringing you insights from the frontlines of MTMP that will help you determine if mass torts should be your next practice area.
Your personal injury practice has already built the foundation for mass tort success. In this episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, we deliver a crash course in mass tort litigation from the experts at MTMP. From leveraging your existing client relationships to understanding the collaborative nature of MDL leadership, these insights will help you navigate the transition from single-event cases to nationwide litigation. If you're considering adding this lucrative practice area but unsure where to start, this episode is your roadmap.
Key insights:
- Why your current PI client base is already a gold mine for mass tort opportunities
- The critical differences in case management when handling thousands vs. dozens of clients
- How to implement a "bucket system" that organizes cases by stage for maximum efficiency
- The two non-negotiable elements every mass tort case needs: Product ID and Proof of Injury
- Why collaboration (not competition) is the key to success in the mass tort community
- How to position yourself for leadership opportunities even as a newcomer to the space
- The hottest emerging mass tort opportunities that attorneys should be watching today
Guest Details
Mike Papantonio: Founder of Mass Torts Made Perfect, is a legal titan who has helped secure more than $80 billion in verdicts and settlements.
Sharon Boothe: Vice President of Programs at Mass Torts Made Perfect, overseeing the entire MTMP portfolio including live seminars, monthly webinars, and the MTMP Connect Paralegal College.
Ava Cavaco: Attorney at Nigh Goldenburg Raso & Vaughn specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, and medical device litigation. A former healthcare administrator and first-generation college student from Hawaii, Ava also teaches Torts as an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Alex Parker: Associate Attorney at Flint Cooper representing thousands of individuals harmed by pharmaceutical negligence. Alex brings a diverse background including complex commercial litigation, products liability, and personal injury defense to his mass tort practice.
Ashley Owens: President of the Personal Injury Mastermind Conference (PIMCON), networking expert, and personal branding strategist. Ashley is known for her expertise in connecting professionals and enhancing their networks through her roles as a TV host, speaker, and educator at Temple University.
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