That One Case

Harry Morton
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That One Case

Join us as lawyers share the stories of the cases that influenced their careers. Each week we bring you first-hand accounts from attorneys at the top of their game of some of the most challenging, educational and exciting cases of their careers. So whether you’re looking for insights on how to become a better practitioner, or if you want to hear about some real-life courtroom dramas, we’ve got the stories for you. From tales of triumph over governments to legal life-lessons, lawyers tell us their candid tales of That One Case. For more information, visit https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case

  1. 05/24/2021

    Winning the Unwinnable: Omid Rejali, Rejali Law Firm / Lawper

    In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Omid Rejali, trial attorney at Rejali Law Firm in San Diego, and creator of Lawper - a platform designed to connect injured parties to lawyers with a focus on providing a fairer pricing structure for clients. Today, Omid tells us about a McDonald's hot coffee case that many would rather avoid. He explains how he came to the decision to take on the case, and how, through focusing his argument on several key issues, he was able to overcome his opponent's lack of co-operation and his own client's comparative negligence. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Omid check, out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Rejali Law Firm website or Lawper.com.

    12 min

  2. 04/19/2021

    Losing is a Matter of Perspective: Jon Hyman, Wickens Herzer Panza

    In this episode of That One Case, we speak with Jon Hyman, employment and labor lawyer at Wickens Herzer Panzer in Avon, Ohio. Jon focuses on the management side of labor and employment law, providing counsel and representation for businesses on matters regarding employees. Today, Jon tells us the story of a case that was near indefensible, with the facts heavily weighted against his client. He recounts how, even though the case resulted in a defeat, he managed to greatly reduce his client's penalty, and he explains how this case taught him that, in the courts, sometimes defeat is just a matter of perspective. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Jon, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Wickens Herzer Panza website.

    11 min

  3. 04/12/2021

    Looking Out for Lawyers: Omid Zareh, Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price

    On today's episode of That One Case, we speak with Omid Zareh, partner at Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price, New York. Omid's speciality is representing businesses and executives in commercial arbitration and litigation. He is also the former Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association and is a member of its Ethics Committee and Commercial Litigation Committee. Omid shares with us how a decision to join the ethics committee, initially for networking purposes, would end up drastically influencing his career, prompting him to tackle some of the biggest ethics questions posed to lawyers and revealing the unseen challenges attorneys face on a day-to-day basis. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Omid, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price website.

    14 min

  4. 04/09/2021

    Lawyer and Leader Life Lessons: Ziyad Naccasha, Carmel and Naccasha

    In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Ziyad Naccasha, attorney and partner at Carmel and Naccasha LLP, San Luis Obispo, California. Ziyad has over 30 years of experience in business and corporate law, litigation, insurance and reinsurance coverage, and defense, and he provides legal counsel for numerous domestic and international companies. Today, Ziyad tells us about some of the challenges he's faced throughout his career and how they've shaped his approach to being a leader and a member of the wider community. He shares with us how the smallest gestures can make the biggest impacts and why it's important to trace problems all the way back to the source. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Ziyad, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Carmel and Naccasha website.

    14 min

  5. 04/07/2021

    Communication is Key: Paul Campson, Campson and Campson

    On today's episode of That One Case, we talk with Paul Campson, partner at Campson and Campson, New York. Paul is a trial lawyer with over 20-years of experience, specializing in personal injury litigation. He represents clients in the supreme courts, federal courts, and court of claims, and he was one of the youngest directors ever elected to the Board of Directors of The New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Join us as Paul tells us about a case that taught him the importance of being clear with the messages you put out - whether it's communicating key facts to jurors or even marketing yourself to potential clients. He also reveals a common trap young lawyers can fall into and a way to avoid it to elevate your cross-examination skills. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Paul, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Campson and Campson website.

    9 min

  6. 04/05/2021

    Fighting For Clients Outside The Courtroom: Robert Brown, The Law Offices of Robert E. Brown

    In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Robert Brown, founder of the Law Offices of Robert E. Brown. Before becoming a lawyer, Robert started out in the New York Police Department where he was Captain of the 5th Precinct, home to Manhattan's Chinatown. Now, Robert dedicates his time to foreclosure defense, personal injury cases, criminal cases, and civil litigation. Join us as Robert tells us about one of the most famous cases to hit New York in decades and how he went above and beyond in order to advocate for his client. Robert also tells us how such a high-profile case affected his firm and career, and he shares a word of warning for any lawyers out there in the process of selecting jurors. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Robert, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the RB Law website.

    14 min

  7. 04/02/2021

    Winning In Defeat: Andrew Cooper, Mohen Cooper LLC

    On today's episode of That One Case, we talk with Andrew Cooper, founding member of Mohen Cooper LLC in Jericho, New York. Working primarily as general counsel, Andrew has over 30 years of experience in representing clients in matters of risk management, consulting, litigation and corporate transactions, patent, trademark, construction and bankruptcy. Join us as Andrew tells us the story of a doctor who was, in essence, forced to plead guilty to fraudulent activity. Andrew shares with us how he fought the case to secure a downward departure, and he reveals why guilty verdicts aren't always a complete loss. Andrew also tells us his advice for young lawyers deciding on which area of law to practice. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Andrew, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Mohen Cooper LLC website.

    12 min

  8. 03/31/2021

    You Have To Be Bad Before You're Good: Joshua Baron, SB Legal

    In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Joshua Baron, criminal defense lawyer and founder of SB Legal in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joshua has been practicing law since 2007, and, after working as a prosecutor, started his own firm to pursue the more personally fulfilling work of criminal defense. On today's show, Joshua tells us what drove him to switch disciplines and go from a prosecutor to a criminal defense lawyer. He shares with us what it is that attracts him to criminal defense and he recounts the key cases that marked the turning points in his career. Joshua also tells us what he thinks are the key characteristics of prosecution and defense lawyers, the realities of the early days of a new law firm, and why your calling might not necessarily be something you're good at straight away. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case. For more information about Joshua, check out his LinkedIn. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the SB Legal website.

    14 min
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Join us as lawyers share the stories of the cases that influenced their careers. Each week we bring you first-hand accounts from attorneys at the top of their game of some of the most challenging, educational and exciting cases of their careers. So whether you’re looking for insights on how to become a better practitioner, or if you want to hear about some real-life courtroom dramas, we’ve got the stories for you. From tales of triumph over governments to legal life-lessons, lawyers tell us their candid tales of That One Case. For more information, visit https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case

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  • Creator
    Harry Morton
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
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    © 2021 Lower Street Media
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