Coogan Knows the Law

Jim Coogan
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Attorney Jim Coogan - a Trial Lawyer for over fifteen years - explains legal topics and current events. Jim breaks down complicated legal issues to give listeners insights and decode all the unnecessary legalese.

  1. 06/26/2024

    UPDATE: Gerald Reed II and 2 Tiers of Justice

    Jim updates the Gerald Reed case—the trial is complete. And explores other wrongful convictions in Chicago while comparing them to the complaints that a “two-tiered system of justice” is being applied to ex-President Trump.

    22 min

  2. 04/24/2024

    The Curious Case of Gerald Reed

    Gerald Reed was arrested on suspicion of a double-homicide. While in Chicago Police custody, he was interrogated by two detectives that worked under the infamous John Burge. He alleged that he was kicked so hard while handcuffed that it broke the rod placed in his thigh bone. Xrays confirmed the fracture, but the jury convicted him anyway. He kept fighting his legal case. After a tortured legal history, the Governor of Illinois examined whether his conviction was just. Now, he's facing another trial...but will he serve any more prison time even if convicted? Listen in for the whole story...

    16 min

  3. 01/05/2024

    CKTL: The Law Can Be Funny

    Attorney Jim Coogan knows the law...can be funny. Did you know you can be pulled over for honking your car horn? What if you are honking to cheer on a group of sports fans? Or a political rally? Or protesting a political gathering? What about your right to free speech? Listen in as Jim discusses a surprising recent case involving all these questions and more...

    12 min

  4. 12/19/2023

    Interview: Athletic Trainer Joseph Santillo!

    Joseph is a specially-trained athletic trainer with who is also specialist in Functional Capacity Exams...and he even did an internship at NASA! Take a listen as Jim and Joseph discuss the commitment and training required to help people recover from injuries and improve their strength. Joseph also discusses why helping patients live healthier lives is so important to him.

    24 min

  5. 11/01/2023

    What is a Lawyer's Job in a Civil Case?

    Jim discusses what you should expect from your lawyer in a Civil Case, what questions you should ask, and the nature of the relationship between lawyer and client.

    10 min

  6. 10/17/2023

    Special Guest: Chicago Reader Columnist Ben Joravsky

    Ben sat down and talked one on one with columnist and host of The Ben Joravsky Show, Ben Joravsky. Trump, Mayor Daly, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago migrant crisis and so much more!!

    1h 1m

  7. 10/10/2023

    What Kind of Insurance Should you Buy?

    Do you have good insurance? Are you sure? Getting good home & auto insurance will not only protect you if you cause injury to someone else, but you can protect yourself if the person who injures you does not have insurance. Most people do not ask about "uninsured motorist coverage" when they get insurance, but you'll be glad you had it if something unfortunate happens.

    13 min

  8. 10/03/2023

    Special Guest: Lawyer Coach Steve Fretzin

    In this special Guest Interview Episode, Jim welcomes Business Development and Lawyer Coach, Steve Fretzin! Steve is the host of the "Be That Lawyer" Podcast and works with attorneys who look to expand and grow their law practices. Steve shares why he is passionate about helping lawyers deliver for more clients that need their skills and advocacy.

    26 min
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Attorney Jim Coogan - a Trial Lawyer for over fifteen years - explains legal topics and current events. Jim breaks down complicated legal issues to give listeners insights and decode all the unnecessary legalese.

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  • Creator
    Jim Coogan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Jim Coogan
  • Show Website
    Coogan Knows the Law