The Dirty Verdict

Kyle Herbert
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Get all the dirty details and legal insights from Houston Lawyers, Kyle Herbert and Peter Taffe, as they explore exciting cases. Kyle Herbert: https://herberttrial.com Peter Taaffe: https://comeauxmediation.com/attorney/peter-taaffe/ Bill Ogden: https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/

  1. 5h ago ·  Video

    Halloween with Arbour Sharma Law

    On this Halloweed edition of The Dirty Verdict Podcast, we sat down with Anjali Sharma and Blanca Arbour  of Arbour & Sharma, a woman-led Texas litigation firm focused on significant personal injury cases.  Beyond the costumes, they gave a practical look at what building a firm takes: --Referrals drive the docket. Most of their cases come from past clients and referring lawyers. Social media doesn't generate cases directly. It keeps you visible so people remember you when they need you. --Communication beats scale. Against PE-backed and national firms, they compete on access. Clients have both partners' cell numbers, and every client hears from a lawyer at least once a month. --Watch overhead and case quality. PI front-loads costs. Their advice: keep a lean office and don't take every case. Spending real money on a case that won't return anything hurts. --Refer what you shouldn't try. If a case, like a products case, is outside your experience, bring in a colleague with the right skill set. --AI needs ground rules. We discussed an expert who planned to build deposition questions with ChatGPT. Those prompts can be discoverable. Experts should clear any AI use with counsel before they run it. --Their advice on going out on your own: it's hard, but you get to build a practice around your values -- and with your friends. Listen to the full episode and follow Arbour & Sharma for more. #TexasLawyers #PersonalInjury #LawFirmLife #SmallFirm #TheDirtyVerdict

  2. Oct 23 ·  Video

    New Stories - Halloween Special

    🎃 Lawsuits, Laughs & Legal News — Halloween Edition of The Dirty Verdict Podcast! What do a cow tooth in a taco, a disappointing Reese's pumpkin, and Terrell Owens have in common? They're all making legal headlines! In our Halloween edition, Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden, and Kyle Herbert tackle some of the strangest lawsuits and legal stories in the news. ⚖️ This week's lineup: 🎃 Reese's Pumpkin Lawsuit — Can you sue because your Halloween candy doesn't look like the picture on the wrapper? 🌮 Cow Tooth in a Torchy's Taco — An Austin woman sues after discovering a cow tooth in her barbacoa. What's a case like that actually worth? 📹 Hidden Camera at Planet Fitness — A woman alleges she was secretly recorded in a private tanning room. We discuss potential damages and the facility's responsibility. 🏈 Terrell Owens Sued for Defamation — When do social media accusations cross the line from protected opinion to actionable defamation? 🛒 Vigilante Group Sued After H-E-B Confrontation — A former CEO sues after a confrontation with a group targeting alleged online predators. 💍 Wedding Venue Refuses Refund After Groom Dies — Does the doctrine of frustration of purpose excuse performance under a wedding contract? Plus, an alleged $1 million insurance adjuster fraud, solar panel scams, amusement park liability, and more. Serious legal issues. Ridiculous facts. Plenty of questionable Halloween costumes. Join us for another entertaining News Edition of The Dirty Verdict Podcast. 🎧 Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. #TheDirtyVerdict #LegalNews #TexasLaw #Litigation #TrialLawyers #Podcast

  3. Oct 14 ·  Video

    Insurance Defense Takeover with Stew Schmella and Chris Papadopolous

    What really happens behind the scenes when an insurance company gets sued? And what can plaintiff lawyers do to get cases settled faster? On this episode of The Dirty Verdict Podcast, Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert sit down with two experienced insurance defense attorneys, Stew Schmella of the Lanza Law Firm and Chris Papadopoulos of Adams and Reese, for a candid, entertaining look at the other side of the docket. The conversation pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies and their lawyers evaluate lawsuits, establish reserves, make settlement decisions, and prepare cases for trial. Topics include: ⚖️ How insurance companies value lawsuits — What reserves are, how they're established, and why they matter when negotiating settlements. ⚖️ Do defense lawyers deliberately delay cases? — Our guests respond to the perception that hourly billing encourages unnecessary litigation. ⚖️ What plaintiff lawyers can do to settle cases faster — Practical advice about sharing medical records, communicating with defense counsel, and preparing for mediation. ⚖️ Why likability matters at trial — A remarkable story about a $185,000 jury verdict in a case with difficult liability facts. ⚖️ What drives defense lawyers crazy — From last-minute medical records to deposition tactics and unnecessary discovery disputes. ⚖️ Trial strategy and expert witnesses — Some entertaining courtroom stories and lessons about evaluating witness credibility and challenging experts. Whether you're a plaintiff lawyer, defense lawyer, mediator, or simply curious about how the legal system works, this episode offers practical insights, plenty of humor, and a better understanding of what happens on both sides of a lawsuit. Subscribe to The Dirty Verdict Podcast for candid conversations with trial lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals about the cases, controversies, and personalities shaping the legal world. 🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts. #TheDirtyVerdict #InsuranceDefense #TrialLawyers #PersonalInjury #TexasLaw #Litigation #Mediation

  4. Oct 6 ·  Video

    S4, Ep 23 -- New Stories Discussion

    This week on The Dirty Verdict: Grant Cardone is battling Susman Godfrey—and his post-deposition social media videos may be making things even more interesting. The explosive Cornell Seven lawsuit raises new questions about a sexual-assault investigation that resulted in no criminal charges. Plus, we're warning you about a frightening jury-duty scam that could cost you thousands. A troubling "fight club" lawsuit And finally—Smucker's versus Trader Joe's. Is a frozen PB&J trademark infringement if it's a…"squirkle"? Peter, Bill and Kyle break it all down on the new Dirty Verdict Podcast.

  5. Sep 28 ·  Video

    Adam Funks breaks down medical malpractice cases in Texas.

    In this episode, Adam Funk joins hosts Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden and Kyle Herbert and gives his insight into medical malpractice law, including common cases, legal procedures, and the impact of tort reform in Texas. Listeners will learn about the nuances of medical malpractice claims, legal strategies, and recent legal developments. Key Topics: -- Medical malpractice standards and common cases -- Legal procedures including notice letters and expert reports -- Impact of tort reform and damages caps in Texas -- Strategies for handling malpractice claims and damages -- Recent legal cases and appellate decisions Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Adam Funk and Medical Malpractice 02:11 Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases 04:07 Legal Procedures: Notice Letters and Expert Reports 07:01 Impact of Tort Reform and Damages Caps in Texas 09:50 Handling Catastrophic and Caped Cases 15:04 Discovery Challenges and Appellate Issues 20:12 Notable Cases and Legal Strategies 24:52 Economic Damages and Future Medical Care 30:07 Infection, Misdiagnosis, and Other Common Claims 34:55 Impact of AI and Future of Medical Malpractice Law

  6. Sep 10 ·  Video

    Hanging a Shingle with Matt Mendoza and Hogan Leatherwood

    "You can go broke by answering the phone and saying yes to everybody." On this week's Dirty Verdict Podcast, we sat down with two lawyers who left established firms to hang their own shingle: Matt Mendoza (Mendoza Law Firm, ~2 years in) and Hogan Leatherwood (soon to be Leatherwood & Schindler, ~1 year in). No fluff. Just the real numbers and the real mistakes. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 → Both funded their launch from savings, not loans. Banks want collateral you don't have yet. → First fee after opening: 3-4 months if you're lucky, 8-18 months is the norm. → Rule of thumb: don't leave money in the operating account. It'll get spent. Pay yourself first. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 → Not billboards. Not social media. Referrals from people who trusted the lawyer, not the firm name on the door. → Leaving your old firm on good terms pays dividends for years — both guys still get referrals from former employers. 𝗢𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 → Hire incrementally. Project your case load 3-6 months out before adding headcount. → A good paralegal is worth their weight in gold — and worth paying like it. → Zero employees is a legitimate model too. Case management software and AI tools can cover a lot of ground for a true solo. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 → Find a banker before you need one. Every guest on this topic said the same thing: the relationship has to exist before the emergency does. → Smaller, relationship-driven banks tend to move faster for small firms than the big names. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 → Both wish they'd started sooner. → Both wish they'd been more selective about which cases they took early on — the "take every call" instinct almost always costs more than it earns. If you're a lawyer thinking about opening your own shop — or you just opened one and you're white-knuckling it — this episode is worth the hour.

  7. Sep 4

    S4 Eps 21: Linsday Clancy Trial Analysis w/ Anthony Osso

    The Dirty Verdict takes on the highly publicized Lindsey Clancy murder trial and the legal battle surrounding her insanity defense. Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden are joined by Houston criminal defense attorney Anthony Osso to break down the case, the evidence presented at trial, and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding a jury that appears hopelessly deadlocked. The group examines the prosecution's argument that Clancy understood the wrongfulness of her actions, including evidence surrounding her husband leaving the home before the deaths of their three children. They also discuss the defense's contention that Clancy was suffering from severe postpartum mental illness and could not legally appreciate or control her actions. Anthony explains how insanity defenses work, what happens when a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, and the important differences between Massachusetts and Texas law. The conversation also explores the reported 11–1 jury split, the lone holdout juror, whether a judge can replace a juror during deliberations, and why Clancy's defense attorney may have preferred continued deliberations over a mistrial. The episode concludes with a look at what could happen next if a mistrial is declared, the likelihood prosecutors retry the case, and how the related civil lawsuits against Clancy's medical providers could potentially intersect with future criminal proceedings. Highlights 00:00 – Introduction & Overview of the Lindsey Clancy Case 01:05 – The Insanity Defense and the Prosecution's Burden 03:30 – Patrick Clancy's Testimony & Evidence Surrounding the Killings 10:05 – Postpartum Mental Health, Medical Providers & Claims the System Failed Her 12:45 – Prison vs. a Mental Health Facility After an Insanity Verdict 14:55 – The Deadlocked Jury and Reported 11–1 Split 15:55 – Why the Defense May Want Continued Deliberations Instead of a Mistrial 20:10 – Would Prosecutors Retry Lindsey Clancy After a Mistrial? 22:30 – The Unusual Appeal and Attempt to Stay the Mistrial 23:10 – Can the Judge Remove and Replace the Holdout Juror? 25:35 – Civil Lawsuits Against Medical Providers & Their Impact on the Criminal Case 29:00 – What Happens Next in the Lindsey Clancy Case? Subscribe to The Dirty Verdict for more conversations about major trials, legal news, courtroom strategy, and the stories behind some of the most talked-about cases in the country.

  8. Aug 21

    S4 Eps 20: The Dirty Verdict News Edition (8-19-26)

    In this episode of The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden, and Kyle Herbert return for a wide-ranging legal news roundup covering some of the strangest lawsuits, biggest verdicts, and most consequential legal questions making headlines. The episode opens with a truly unforgettable lawsuit against Popeyes involving a "condom-like" foreign object allegedly found inside a piece of fried chicken. From there, the conversation turns to the latest developments in the Watson Grinding explosion litigation, including a remarkable story involving a defense expert whose use of ChatGPT was uncovered during discovery. The hosts examine what the incident could mean for expert witnesses, attorneys, AI-generated work product, and the future of legal discovery. The guys also break down a massive $604 million trucking verdict, discussing the expanding potential liability of freight brokers, insurance coverage, Stowers demands, excess exposure, and how these rulings could affect companies throughout the transportation industry. Later, the conversation moves through Houston nightclub lawsuits, a Harris County Children's Museum injury case, Buc-ee's latest trademark fight, and Jayden Daniels' dispute with LSU over the use of his name and likeness. The episode closes with a debate over whether an alleged assault by a surgeon could qualify as medical malpractice and a controversial $150 million federal contract involving legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children. As always, Peter, Bill, and Kyle mix serious legal analysis with irreverent commentary, trial-lawyer perspective, and plenty of arguments along the way. Episode Highlights 00:44 – Popeyes Sued Over a "Condom-Like" Object in Fried Chicken 07:45 – Watson Grinding Explosion Verdict & the 3M Litigation 10:28 – Defense Expert's ChatGPT Prompts Exposed in Discovery 22:35 – The $604 Million Trucking Verdict & Broker Liability 29:42 – Policy Limits, Stowers Exposure & Insurance Coverage 35:08 – Houston Nightclub Lawsuits & Security Incidents 40:07 – Harris County Takes on the Children's Museum 42:17 – Buc-ee's vs. Beaver Mini Mart 46:16 – Jayden Daniels, LSU & the Fight Over Name and Likeness 51:01 – Is an Alleged Surgeon Assault "Medical Malpractice"? 54:13 – The Controversial $150 Million Immigration Legal Contract

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Get all the dirty details and legal insights from Houston Lawyers, Kyle Herbert and Peter Taffe, as they explore exciting cases. Kyle Herbert: https://herberttrial.com Peter Taaffe: https://comeauxmediation.com/attorney/peter-taaffe/ Bill Ogden: https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/

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  • Creator
    Kyle Herbert
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Dirty Verdict

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