

Trial Lawyer Nation
Michael Cowen
Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.
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Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 23min
73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his good friend and “secret weapon,” Pat S. Montes. A practicing lawyer herself, Pat has developed a consulting business where she works with lawyers and their clients to help the clients tell their stories more effectively. They’ll take an in-depth look at […]The post 73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 10min
72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday to discuss their firm’s marketing strategies. They start at the very beginning of Michael’s career for a full-circle look at why they chose to market B2B (business to business) instead of B2C (business […]The post 72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 14min
71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his old friend and seasoned trial lawyer Richard aka Rich Newsome. Rich specializes in automotive product liability cases and is one of the top lawyers in this area in the country. They discuss Rich’s journey to success, his Trial School, the importance of young lawyers […]The post 71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Nov 15, 2020 • 1h 21min
70 – Malorie Peacock – The Method: Our 9-Step Process for Evaluating & Working Up A Case
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock for an exciting preview of his upcoming Trial Guides book on trucking law. They’ll cover Michael’s 9-step method for case evaluation and detail each of those steps, so you can start applying them to your own case evaluation process. […]The post 70 – Malorie Peacock – The Method: Our 9-Step Process for Evaluating & Working Up A Case appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Nov 1, 2020 • 1h 16min
69 – David Koechner – Hit Your WHAMMY! The Power of Storytelling
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael Cowen and his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday are joined by a VERY unique guest – David Koechner! David is a Hollywood actor and comedian who has starred in over 190 films and TV shows. He is best known for his roles as Todd Packer […]The post 69 – David Koechner – Hit Your WHAMMY! The Power of Storytelling appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Oct 15, 2020 • 60min
68 – Chris Madeksho – Masked Justice: Part 2
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with another trail blazing trial lawyer, Chris Madeksho. Chris recently received a $13.9 million jury verdict on a Mesothelioma case tried in person using social distancing and other safety measures. They discuss Chris’s background, the details and challenges of the case he tried, the safety measures […]The post 68 – Chris Madeksho – Masked Justice: Part 2 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 8min
67 – Brendan Lupetin – Masked Justice: Part 1
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with trial attorney Brendan Lupetin out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brendan, a self-proclaimed “trial nerd,” is one of just a handful of attorneys who has tried a case in the era of COVID-19, receiving a $10.8 million dollar jury verdict on his medical negligence case. They’ll discuss […]The post 67 – Brendan Lupetin – Masked Justice: Part 1 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Sep 15, 2020 • 48min
66 – Dorothy Clay Sims & Dr. Oregon Hunter – The Lawyer-Doctor Duo: Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with attorney Dorothy Clay Sims and Dr. Oregon Hunter to discuss their research on defense-paid medical witnesses. They’ll discuss how the pair became involved in this research, Dorothy’s book “Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors,” Dr. Hunter’s published study on the subject, and take an in-depth look at […]The post 66 – Dorothy Clay Sims & Dr. Oregon Hunter – The Lawyer-Doctor Duo: Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Sep 1, 2020 • 59min
65 – Malorie Peacock – Lessons from a Virtual Seminar: Successful Applications in a Courtroom and Online
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael talks with his law partner Malorie Peacock to discuss his recent virtual seminar, Cowen’s Big Rig Boot Camp. They draw parallels between the seminar and the courtroom, including utilizing camera angles through Zoom, energy management, and how to use slides and graphics effectively. Michael also shares a sneak […]The post 65 – Malorie Peacock – Lessons from a Virtual Seminar: Successful Applications in a Courtroom and Online appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Aug 15, 2020 • 1h 17min
64 – Mark Mandell – The Case Framing Mindset
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined by legendary trial lawyer and author Mark Mandell. Mark wrote the must-read books “Case Framing” and “Advanced Case Framing.” Michael and Mark take a detailed look inside these books, including what case framing is, how to apply case framing, what “I just can’t get over” issues […]The post 64 – Mark Mandell – The Case Framing Mindset appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.