

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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Mar 15, 2023 • 41min
126 – Malorie Peacock – Unlocking the Power of Telematics: How Distracted Driving Evidence Can Win Big Verdicts
Although technology has improved our quality of life, there are negative consequences, such as the increase in automobile and truck accidents stemming from distracted driving. Despite the benefits of GPS tracking, specialized brake systems, and virtual logging of hours, there have been issues with falsified data, unassigned drive time, and “phantom drivers” in the trucking […]The post 126 – Malorie Peacock – Unlocking the Power of Telematics: How Distracted Driving Evidence Can Win Big Verdicts appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Feb 28, 2023 • 60min
125 – Jessica Mogill – Building a World Class Law Firm Culture
Helping attorneys create great company culture is what motivates Jessica Mogill to give her best every day. As Head of Coaching Strategy at Crisp, the nation’s leading law firm growth company, Jessica helps attorneys define and improve their culture. “Culture is really what drives the experience. And it drives the emotions that you feel,” Jessica […]The post 125 – Jessica Mogill – Building a World Class Law Firm Culture appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Feb 15, 2023 • 57min
124 – Malorie Peacock – Why Focus Groups Matter and How To Make the Most of Them
Focus groups can be a pertinent tool for complicated cases to get a sense of how ordinary people think about a case. Malorie J. Peacock, Partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, uses focus groups to gain an outside perspective on her cases. “Sometimes you get so wrapped up in the minutiae of your case or some […]The post 124 – Malorie Peacock – Why Focus Groups Matter and How To Make the Most of Them appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jan 31, 2023 • 56min
123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media
Before opening his own firm after graduating from law school in 2018, Tom Kherkher didn’t have Facebook or Instagram. “I was the guy everybody made fun of because I didn’t have social media,” he remembers. Flash forward four years and Tom — or AttorneyTom, as he’s known online — is one of the most recognizable […]The post 123 – Tom Kherkher – How Lawyers Can Make It Big on Social Media appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jan 15, 2023 • 31min
122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023
A new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your progress and set or reassess goals. That’s the easy part. The challenge comes when your motivation wanes as the year wears on. How does a trial lawyer, with too many tasks to juggle already, set (and stick to) a lofty set of personal and […]The post 122 – Malorie Peacock – Growing Your Practice (and Yourself) in 2023 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 31, 2022 • 51min
121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict
A Trial Lawyer Nation listener since his Defense days, Ben Newman joins the podcast today to discuss his recent $1,076,000 verdict in Collin County, Texas. At first blush, the facts of this case are problematic. Stemming from a spine injury the plaintiff suffered in a collision at an intersection, the case faced hurdles including, a […]The post 121 – Ben Newman – How to Turn 45K in Medical Expenses Into a Million Dollar Verdict appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 15, 2022 • 49min
120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm
Odds are, growing a law firm wasn’t built into your law school’s curriculum. You may be a fantastic lawyer, you may start a top-notch small firm, but if you’re setting out to scale what you’ve built then you will find a whole new set of challenges to tackle. If you’re contemplating growing your firm or […]The post 120 – Malorie Peacock – How To Grow Your Law Firm appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Nov 30, 2022 • 55min
119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law
Two of the most difficult career paths are running your own business and practicing as a trial lawyer. They both take time, energy, commitment, and exceptional ability in your craft. However, when running your own law firm, you’re tasked with doing both. It can be easy to mismanage the business side or let your abilities […]The post 119 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Balancing Act: Running A Law Firm And Practicing Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Nov 15, 2022 • 46min
118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases
Big insurance cases can become complicated quickly. The ins and outs, layers of coverage, and strategies aren’t a one-size-fits-all, but learning from someone who has spent years putting on the parachute and jumping out the plane can save you from many of the headaches that follow. With a storied career ranging from big law and […]The post 118 – Deena Buchanan – An Inside View of How Insurance Companies Value Cases appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Oct 31, 2022 • 34min
117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice
When it comes to personal injury law, the client-firm relationship can be fairly transactional. Most clients aren’t talking about their personal injury cases with their network, and lawyers hope that their clients don’t get injured again and become repeat customers. But when you have mostly transactional, single-case relationships with clients, how can you gain more […]The post 117 – Isabella Santellan – How to Build a Referral-Based Practice appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.