Bad Law Worse Facts Michael Takla

Welcome to the sixth episode of Bad Law Worse Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Michael Alder, Owner & Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw. The episode explores the theme of stepping outside one's comfort zone in the legal profession, shedding light on the growth and success that often follows such bold moves. Alder shares personal anecdotes, including the planting of seeds that eventually led to significant achievements. The discussion delves into the learned skills required for courtroom presence, the importance of finding the right people in the legal field, and the continuous pursuit of self-improvement.

You don’t want to miss this informative discussion!

If you want to learn more about Michael Alder visit at https://alderlaw.com/attorneys/michael-alder/

Host: Michael Takla
Guest: Michael Alder, Owner & Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw

Time Stamps & Show Notes:
(00:00 - 02:28) Introduction
(02:29 - 07:46) Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
(07:47 - 10:55) Finding the Perfect Fit
(10:56 - 15:00) Obstacles and Learning Curves as a Attorney
(15:01 - 20:56) Planting Seeds and Taking Risks
(20:57 - 24:00) Finding the Right People
(24:01 - 29:20) Consistency in Employees
(29:21 - 36:12) Putting in the Work for Self Improvement
(36:13 - 40:55) Lessons from Losses
(40:56 - 44:40) Different Techniques and Continuous Learning
(44:41 - 46:45) Advice to Young Attorneys
(46:47 - 47:55) Outro

Welcome to the fifth episode of Bad Law Worse Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Dan Ambrose, Chancellor of Trial Lawyers University. Michael and Dan deep dive into what TLU is all about, how Dan got into case analysis, and the importance of putting in the work. You don’t want to miss this informative discussion!



Hosts: Michael Takla

Guest: Dan Ambrose, Chancellor of Trial Lawyers University



Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:47) Introduction

(00:48 - 03:27) About Dan & His Start

(03:28 - 05:44) The Common Denominator Behind Big Verdicts

(05:45 - 12:11) Connection & Communication

(12:12 - 15:43) The Bootcamps

(15:44 - 21:58) How Dan’s Case Analysis Started

(21:59 - 23:32) A Remarkable Trial Success on Zoom

(23:33 - 25:27) Wrapping Up Case Analysis

(25:28 - 30:50) The Structure of Trial Lawyers University

(30:51 - 32:31) TLU Beach

(32:32 - 34:17) Building Community & Sharing Stories

(34:18 - 38:20) More On Huntington Beach

(38:21 - 42:39) An Anecdote, Getting Verdicts, & Presentations

(42:40 - 45:01) A Complimentary TLU Opportunity

(45:02 - 54:13) The Importance of Practicing & Putting in the Work

(54:14 - 55:22) Huntington Beach Conference & A Small Class

(55:23 - 58:20) Final Thoughts & Closing

Welcome back to the fourth episode of Bad Law Wosre Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Bill Ogden, Partner at Farrar & Ball, LLP. They discuss Bill’s part in the infamous Alex Jones case, diving deep into how he and his team prepared for the case, the power of dropping the outline in the deposition, and the key role that a few impressive lawyers held during this trial—listen in to hear the details of this case and also how you can be a better lawyer. You won’t want to miss this story!



Hosts: Michael Takla

Guest: Bill Ogden, Partner at Farrar & Ball, LLP



Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 01:20) Introduction

(01:21 - 02:35) Getting to Know Bill Ogden

(02:36 - 05:29) The Intricacies of Product’s Liabilities

(05:30 - 15:17) The Alex Jones Case

(15:18 - 27:42) Alex Jones Takes the Stand

(27:43 - 33:12) The Powerhouse Lawyers

(33:13 - 35:03) Dropping the Outlines

(35:04 - 37:03) The Three Rules

(37:04 - 43:39) The Grind of Prepping for Trial

(43:40 - 44:50) Stop Monetizing Mistruths

(44:51 - 50:30) A Difficult Trial for All

(50:31 - 53:30) Final Verdict

(53:31 - 54:49) Key Takeaways

(54:50 - 55:59) Closing

Welcome to "Bad Law Worse Facts," hosted by Michael Takla, where insightful legal discussions meet compelling narratives. In full and interesting this episode, we dive deep into what our guest Bill Marler, a food safety lawyer and attorney, does. We start the show by discussing the Netflix documentary ‘Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food: Everything You Need to Know.’ The documentary unwraps the stomach-churning flaws in America’s food industry. We then move on to why Bill does what he does and what it means to him to be a lawyer. Michael and Bill talk all about huge and interesting cases, starting as a young lawyer, politics, and much more.

https://marlerclark.com

Host(s): Michael Takla
Guest: Bill Marler - Food Safety Lawyer

Time Stamps & Show Notes:
(00:00 - 02:39) Introduction
(02:40 - 09:54) Getting Into Food Safety
(09:55 -12:14) What it Means to be a Lawyer
(12:15 - 15:09) Back Story
(15:10 - 22:40) An Intese Case
(22:41 - 27:52) Amazing Accomplishments as a Young Man
(27:53 - 34:35) Politics and Investigation
(34:36 - 39:17) Advice to Young Lawyers
(39:18 - 41:06) Closing Thoughts

Welcome to "Bad Law Worse Facts," hosted by Michael Takla, where insightful legal
discussions meet compelling narratives. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Philip Miller, the distinguished author of "Advanced Depositions Strategy and Practice." Our conversation delves deep into the art of depositions – when, why, and how to deploy them effectively. But that's not all – we also explore the intriguing realm of courtroom strategy, from the tactics of boxing in your opponent to the intricacies of dealing with exhaustion in legal battles. Prepare to be enlightened and engaged as we navigate through a wealth of wisdom in this unmissable episode.

Books
Advanced Depositions Strategy and Practice - PHILLIP H. MILLER & PAUL J. SCOPTUR
https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Depositions-Strategy-Practice-PHILLIP/dp/1934833827

Time Stamps & Show Notes:
(00:00 - 00:40) Introduction
(00:41 - 09:38) How to Use Exhaustion
(09:39 - 16:24) Boxing in Court
(16:25 - 28:27) Depositions and How to Use Them
(28:27 - 34:24) Motivating the Jury
(34:25 - 41:26) How to Find the Right Information for the Jury
(41:27 - 46:20) Who to Depose
(46:21 - 53:57) Current Work with Our Guest
(53:58 - 58:06) Advice to Young Lawyers
(58:07 - 58:41) Closing

Welcome to Bad Law Worse Facts with our host Michael Takla and special guest David Ball. David has written many different books focused on various aspects of law, particularly trial law. We start the episode off by getting to know David and how he got into law and writing, and then we move on to the best advice for aspiring young lawyers, books they should read, and the thought process every great lawyer should have. This is a fantastic discussion full of wisdom for current lawyers or even average viewers interested in law. We are grateful for David Ball’s time and we hope you enjoy the episode.

Host: Michael Takla

Guest: David Ball - Author

Books Mentioned
- Black Box Thinking
- Damages Evolving
- Checklist manifesto
- Incognito - David Egalmaen
- Thinking, Fast and Slow - Kahneman

Time Stamps:
(00:00 - 01:02) Introduction
(01:03 - 08:26) Getting into the law
(08:27 - 13:46) Books trial lawyers need to read
(13:47 - 20:53) Advice for young lawyers
(20:54 - 34:51) How to treat and talk to the jury
(34:52 - 35:37) Closing thoughts