Trial Lawyer Nation

Michael Cowen
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Trial Lawyer Nation

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.

  1. OCT 15

    165 - Drew Gilliland and Teana Overton – Little Pinky, Big Verdict: $1.8 Million

    “I think it’s more than just the pinky,” Teana Overton says of her client’s injury from a trip-and-fall. In fact, the pinky bone shattered, requiring surgery and limiting the client’s way of life. Teana and Drew Gilliland join host Michael Cowen to discuss how they won $1.8 million for the plaintiff. Their behind-the-scenes description of the case highlights how they developed a strong relationship with the client and how they welcomed witness testimony that made her relatable to the jury. They also recall a “scary” moment when the defense motioned for a mistrial. Tune in to learn the twists and turns of the story. Featured GuestsName: Teana Overton About: Teana is a first-generation college graduate and, more recently, a first-generation law school graduate. An associate at the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, she is a hardworking advocate for clients in underserved and underrepresented communities.  Company: Nick Schnyder Law Firm Connect: LinkedIn Name: Drew Gilliland About: A senior trial attorney at the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, Drew represents people who have been injured by another’s negligence. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients since he became a personal injury attorney and is frequently asked to co-counsel on cases with other attorneys. Company: Nick Schnyder Law Firm Connect: LinkedIn Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by a...

    50 min

  2. SEP 30

    164 - Abbey Vela - Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Attorney Referral-Based Practice

    Host Michael Cowen invites Business Development Manager Abbey Vela to discuss how Cowen Rodriguez Peacock attracts and then keeps referral partners over the long haul. Abbey’s role at the firm is to connect and communicate with referrals; as she explains, it’s a position that “a lot of law firms tend to lack.” Michael observes that any firm interested in building a referral-based practice must be prepared to offer value. “It can't just be, ‘Come listen to how, what a badass I am and why you should give me your cases.’ No one wants to hear that.” Finally, Michael and Abbey encourage listeners to attend the firm’s Big Rig Masterclass in Las Vegas on October 16, part of TLU Vegas. Those interested in enrolling can visit Cowen’s Big Rig Masterclass and use the promo code COWEN400 to save $400 off the price of registration. Featured GuestName: Abbey Vela About: Abbey is the business development manager at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, where she liaises between the firm’s lawyers and referral partners. She has more than eight years of experience in building and growing businesses.  Company: Cowen Rodriguez Peacock     Connect: LinkedIn   Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by LawPods.

    29 min

  3. SEP 15

    163 - Joe Fried – $16.2 Million Verdict in Pioneering Case against Amazon

    Renowned trucking accident lawyer Joe Fried tried the second case in the nation and the first in Georgia to test Amazon’s claims that it has no responsibility for its drivers’ conduct. The result was a $16.2 million verdict against Amazon for pain and suffering endured by his client’s son, an 8-year-old boy who was run over by a delivery van. As Joe explains to host Michael Cowen, the groundbreaking case offers unique teaching opportunities for plaintiffs’ lawyers. Among the successful strategies: his team’s focus on exposing how the driver was himself a victim of Amazon, which places drivers under immense pressure. “The jury agreed with us on that in that regard.” Both Joe and Michael will share their insights about trucking accident law this fall. First, Joe will discuss the Amazon case at the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Annual Symposium, to be held in Nashville from September 25 to 27.  Then, Joe and Michael will join the faculty at TLU Vegas, October 16-19 at Caesars Palace. Joe will present about the case, and Michael will lead a masterclass on trucking.  Featured GuestName: Joe Fried    About: Joe Fried is one of the original truck accident lawyers in the country and is widely recognized as a top attorney in the field. He is credited with developing many of the best practices used by lawyers nationally in truck accident investigation and truck accident litigation. Company: Fried Goldberg LLC   Connect: Facebook | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | Instagram        Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and  LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some...

    1h 19m

  4. AUG 31

    162 - Jessica Brylo – Harnessing the Power of Big Data and Focus Groups

    Think of focus groups as macro – exposing holes in the case and main issues from the jurors’ perspectives. Think of big data as micro – revealing the win rate, the ask, the possible outcome in terms of money. In her second visit to Trial Lawyer Nation, Jessica Brylo, owner and lead litigation consultant at Trial Dynamics, outlines the utility of both tools. The conversation with host Michael Cowen dovetails with Jessica’s first appearance on the show, when she shared her insights about how jurors make decisions and how to frame cases persuasively. In this visit, Jessica discusses when and what to expect in hiring a consultant. She also previews her three programs at the upcoming TLU Vegas: lectures on focus groups and case framing and a workshop on case framing, where participants will actually work through a case.  Email Jessica to learn more about how she can help you. Featured GuestName: Jessica Brylo About: Jessica Brylo is the owner and lead litigation consultant at Trial Dynamics, a national litigation consulting firm dedicated to plaintiff’s civil and criminal defense cases. She specializes in case framing, jury research, focus groups, mock trials, big data studies, opening statement development, witness preparation, and jury selection. Over the past two decades, Jessica has spoken to thousands of jurors and conducted hundreds of mock trials, the results of which she uses to guide case strategy and framing on cases ranging from soft tissue injuries to nine-figure catastrophic injury cases and multi-billion dollar class-action lawsuits. Company: Trial Dynamics on Instagram Connect: Email | LinkedIn Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with

    49 min

  5. AUG 15

    161 - Dan Ambrose’s Trial Lawyers University – Big Names, Boot Camps, Case Breakdowns

    From October 16 to 19, Caesars Palace will be the site of Trial Lawyers University, an in-depth educational opportunity for lawyers who want to sharpen their skills, network, and perhaps – if they’re brave – belt out tunes at a karaoke bar. Trial Lawyers University founder Dan Ambrose offers a preview of what’s in store at TLU Vegas during this conversation with host Michael Cowen. He explains how he has designed the conference so that participants have training choices that suit their knowledge gaps and goals. “I try to put my heart and soul into it,” Dan says of the rigorous planning. “Just like you put your heart and soul into a trial. Every conference is like my trial.” Want to attend TLU Vegas? Register here.  Featured GuestName: Dan Ambrose About: Dan is a Las Vegas-based personal injury attorney who launched Trial Lawyers University during the pandemic. The next conference, TLU Vegas, will be held from October 16 to 19 at Caesars Palace. Company: Trial Lawyers University Connect: TLU on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by LawPods.

    42 min

  6. JUL 31

    160 - Bruce Inosencio – The Four Words that Drove His Record-Setting Verdict

    “Statistics suck. Stories stick.” For Bruce Inosencio, this motto proved a north star guiding his case against a Michigan nursing home. With host Michael Cowen, Bruce acknowledges the challenge he faced: How to prove that the facility owed damages when the patient was an elderly, sick woman?  To do so, he and his legal team connected with the jurors so they’d be invested in the story of the 87-year-old woman’s life. He combatted the defense argument that an elderly woman’s life was somehow less valuable. The statistics of her experience at the facility mattered, but the stories that Bruce told drove the verdict. They awarded $6 million to her surviving daughters, a record in Michigan. Tune in to hear Bruce explain why the story, not statistics, won the day. Featured GuestName: Bruce A. Inosencio, Jr. About: Bruce Inosencio represents clients in truck crash cases, nursing home abuse and neglect, business disputes, and construction claims. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Michigan, he established his own law firm in 2000 after having worked as an associate attorney for four years at another local firm.  In 2009, he and Kristina Fisk formed Inosencio & Fisk, PLLC. They have offices in Cheboygan, Michigan; Austin, Texas; and Naples, Florida. Company:  Inosencio & Fisk, PLLC  Connect: LinkedIn Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by LawPods.

    43 min

  7. JUL 15

    159 - Sean Claggett – The Billion Dollar Ask That Birthed JuryBall

    Sean Claggett is on a mission to change the way trial lawyers use data so they don’t leave billions on the table. The author of JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here, Sean, joins Michael Cowen to discuss how using focus groups and big data have helped him learn from early losses and helped his clients get what they deserve. “Asking for too much money is dangerous, but if you don’t ask for enough money, you lose too,” says Sean. Tune in as Sean shares what big data has taught plaintiffs’ lawyers and hear about two real-world examples of how he used big data to win large verdicts for his injured clients, including how he asked the jury for $1B. Featured GuestName: Sean Claggett About: Sean Claggett is an established Las Vegas personal injury attorney and handles difficult cases across the country. Sean founded Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in 2005, and is the firm’s lead trial lawyer. Sean has also co-authored the book JuryBall: The Big Data Revolution is Here, along with Alicia Campbell and John Campbell.  In 2017, Sean was recognized by his fellow trial lawyers of the Nevada Justice Association as Nevada’s Trial Attorney of the Year. In 2023, Sean and the Claggett & Sykes Law Firm trial team in New Mexico won a record $485 million jury verdict against a national healthcare company, Acadia Healthcare, Inc., for its involvement in placing children in a foster care home with a known sexual predator. Company: Claggett & Sykes Law Firm Connect: LinkedIn | Email Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by LawPods.

    45 min

  8. JUN 30

    158 - Malorie Peacock – A Case is About the Jurors: Winning a Tough Wrongful Death Case

    In trial, you have to be ready and just accept the fact that things are never going to be perfect. They’re never going to go the way you planned it.  In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock share their strategies (as well as the hiccups they overcame) from their recent $4M verdict on a trucking wrongful death case, where only 10% of the fault was put on their client for rear-ending a tractor trailer. They detail how they “armed their experts” so that the jury wasn’t skeptical of expert testimony in this expert-heavy case. They also share how they successfully minimized comparative fault, and how they presented damages in a way that made an emotional impact. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the value of the healing aspect of the trial process for clients.  Don’t miss out! Big Rig Bootcamp takes place on July 12, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Register at bigrigbootcamp.com.   Featured GuestName: Malorie J Peacock About: Malorie J Peacock is a Partner at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock. She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and received her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. During her time with Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Malorie has worked on numerous commercial vehicle, trucking, and wrongful death cases. Malorie brings close attention to detail, commitment to finding safety issues and areas of neglect, continued utilization of technology and cutting-edge visuals in cases, along with a sincere passion to help those who have been hurt, to each and every case. Company: Cowen Rodriguez Peacock Connect: LinkedIn Connect with Trial Lawyer Nation☑️ Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. ☑️ Subscribe to Trial Lawyer Nation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. In this popular and award-winning podcast for trial lawyers, noteworthy author, sought-after speaker, and renowned trial lawyer, Michael Cowen explores critical topics distinctive to the legal profession with some of the biggest names in the industry – specifically focused on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom. Produced and Sponsored by LawPods.

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Michael Cowen
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    166
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    © Copyright Trial Lawyer Nation 2024
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