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Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.
On this episode, host Maxwell Goss speaks with Chris Darrow about his dual role as a patent attorney and special master. Chris offers insights into his intellectual property work and details about his experience serving as a special master in nearly a hundred cases.
“[Working with a special master] is an opportunity for you to save money and more efficiently get your case to trial because a special master brings specialized knowledge. He or she can help you get to trial more easily, more efficiently, and hopefully more cheaply because you're not going to be butting heads on issues." - Chris Darrow
Max and Chris discuss bridging the knowledge gap for lay judges and juries in technical patent cases. Chris also talks about interesting cases including the "Rainbow Loom" patent case and the "Indoor Snowball Fight" copyright case. This episode offers an inside look at how special masters do their job and help parties resolve their disputes.
00:27 Meet Chris Darrow: Patent Attorney and Special Master
05:14 The Role and Responsibilities of a Special Master
16:19 Chris’s Notable Cases and Experiences
16:37 The Rainbow Loom Case
19:28 Understanding Claim Construction in Patent Cases
22:40 The Indoor Snowball Fight Copyright Case
26:04 How a Special Master Adds Value by Saving Time and Money
28:52 Final Thoughts on the Value of a Special Master and Getting in Touch
Chris Darrow bio page
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On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques.
"One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane Read
Max and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one.
00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed
00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies
01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career
03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony
04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition
07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques
17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions
20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses
24:47 The Importance of Preparation
25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony
27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning
31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition
34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room
38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions
40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions
43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Shane Read bio page
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Winning at Deposition
Turning Points at Trial
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On this podcast episode, litigation attorney Maxwell Goss hosts the insightful and funny Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady. Suzanne has had a multifaceted career as an HR writer, keynote speaker, webinar company owner, and improvisational comedian.
Suzanne brings serious insights and her own witty brand of advice to a host of HR topics, including common mistakes employers make that can lead to lawsuits, the changing world of non-compete agreements, and the challenges of remote work. Suzanne also offers her candid (“Sorry if this gets you canceled, Max!”) views on gender and age discrimination and the impact of artificial intelligence in HR, and provides practical advice on handling employee terminations.
The personal anecdotes and valuable insights that Max and Suzanne share make this a great listen for litigating attorneys, HR professionals, and anyone interested in becoming a savvier, more effective leader in the workplace.
00:18 Meet Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady
02:12 What improv has to do with Leadership Training
04:29 Why 'Evil HR Lady'?
05:42 Human resources and legal intersections
07:50 Common HR missteps and how to avoid them
22:14 The use and abuse of AI in employee recruiting
23:21 The career impact of parenthood
24:03 AI and gender bias in the workplace
27:57 Legal complications created by remote work
35:36 The changing landscape of non-compete agreements
40:17 Best practices for employee termination
44:57 Suzanne’s final thoughts
The Litigation War Room kicks off Season 2 with an interview with Justin Brooks, founder of the California Innocence Project and author of You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent. Justin speaks with host Maxwell Goss about his work exonerating the wrongfully convicted. He brings both realism and hope in sharing his amazing and moving stories from the front lines of our justice system.
00:24 Introduction to Justin Brooks and his work
01:21 Expanding innocence projects in Latin America
04:10 Justin's defense of football star Brian Banks
08:10 The journey of writing You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent
09:44 Justin's appeal to the reader's self-interest
14:14 Defense of a client sentenced to death on a plea bargain
23:44 Defense of a client convicted based on false identification
29:53 Defense of client convicted because of debunked science
33:59 Advancements in forensic science and DNA testing
39:10 How cases come to the Innocence Project
46:37 Challenges and reflections on the criminal justice system
The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in trade secret, intellectual property, and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
Maxwell Goss is back in The Litigation War Room with the perfect blend of happy hour and litigation masterclass, where you'll hear leading litigation attorneys and thought leaders share their best war stories and winning strategies.
We're talking about actionable insights that will help you elevate your litigation game and win more cases.
Here's a preview:
- Attorney and author Justin Brooks will share about how an innocence project director helps get the wrongly convicted off death row.
- Deposition expert Shane Reed will offer important lessons about examining witnesses for maximum impact.
- Suzanne Lucas, the evil HR lady, will join us for a lighthearted discussion about what HR professionals want every attorney to know.
- IP attorney Chris Darrow will give us a peek behind the scenes of what a special master does in litigation and how to make the best use of them.
In addition to the attorney interviews you know and love, we will be mixing it up this season with author interviews, roundtables, and voices outside the law. It's going to be a lot of fun. I hope you'll join us on the Litigation War Room Season 2.
Learn more about Maxwell Goss and The Litigation War Room.
- Shane Read
- Justin Brooks - School of Law - University of San Diego
- Christopher G. Darrow — Special Master
- Evil HR Lady — Demystifying Your Human Resources Department
Attorney and host Maxwell Goss interviews Michelle Harrell, a partner and litigation attorney at Taft Law. Michelle tells the entertaining story of her epic, six-year battle against the City of Pontiac on behalf of her client, the owner of a commercial office complex in the City of Pontiac. Michelle discusses the twists and turns in the case and the amazing result she got for her client. This conversation includes many great takeaways for real estate litigation and for the litigation practice in general.
- 00:18 – Introduction
- 01:54 – About Michelle Harrell
- 03:02 – Michelle on real estate litigation
- 03:38 – Ottawa Towers vs. City of Pontiac
- 24:25 – Condemnation action
- 37:34 – Michelle's advice for property disputes
- 40:36 – Litigating against the government
Michelle Harrell's Attorney Bio
The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss has a wide-ranging discussion with business litigator Mark Rossman of Rossman P.C., including war stories about business litigation and insights for building and managing a successful law firm.
- 00:18 – Introduction
- 02:00 – About Mark Rossman
- 04:23 – Mark’s “Separation Litigation” Practice
- 12:45 – The shark and the moose
- 19:14 – The Bob Seger case
- 23:24 – Building a law firm
- 31:20 – The Business Law Symposium
- 34:02 – On niche practices
Mark Rossman's Attorney Bio
The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Jerome Pesick, a leading litigator in the areas of eminent domain and land use law. A frequent author and speaker on eminent domain topics, Jerry is a trusted authority for several print and broadcast news outlets.
Jerry discusses some of the important matters he has handled, including a landmark case in which he secured for his client the largest eminent domain verdict in Michigan history. Throughout the interview, Jerry also provides useful insights on selecting a jury and on the unique challenges of litigating against government entities.
“The appraisals are complicated. It’s something that most citizens never deal with in their everyday lives. So you have to get down into the nitty gritty, explaining to them the details of how we got here, what the property means to our client, and how the valuation process works.”-Jerome Pesick-----
- 00:18 – Introduction
- 01:32: About Jerome Pesick
- 02:56 – What is eminent domain?
- 07:28 – Detroit v. Detroit Plaza Ltz. Partnership
- 17:04 – Juries and eminent domain
- 18:54 – Gordie Howe International Bridge
- 23:15 – Litigating against government entities
- 25:10 – Local politics and eminent domain
- 27:45 – Where to find Jerome Pesick online
Jerry Pesick’s practice areas include eminent domain, condemnation, land use, and property taxation. Over his more than 40-year career, he has tried and settled condemnation cases across Michigan for tens of millions of dollars. He also regularly represents clients in major tax appeal cases involving all types of business properties throughout the state. Well-known for his talents and accomplishments, Jerry has represented clients in virtually every major condemnation project in Michigan, such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge; Poletown; the Detroit Waterfront Casino and Reclamation Project; Comerica Park and Ford Field; the I-696, M-59, M-5, Northwestern Connectors; and many others.
- Jerome Pesick’s Attorney Bio
The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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On this podcast episode, Maxwell Goss interviews celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher Melcher. Chris has been quoted and featured in media outlets including ABC News, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and Entertainment Tonight. Chris gives his take on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and the custody battles between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He also provides insights for all lawyers on how to handle cases involving explosive personal allegations.
“Gone are the days of being quiet . . . Social media is dominant.Anyone can create a social media post, and if it’s about something interesting enough, it can just take off. I don’t think we have the luxury of waiting and saying, ‘let’s think about this for three weeks.'”-Christopher Melcher-----
- 00:18 – Introduction
- 01:12 – About Christopher Melcher
- 02:55 – How Chris got into celebrity divorce law
- 05:08 – Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard
- 13:58 – The "Me Too" movement and the Depp/Heard trial
- 18:39 – Likeability and credibility
- 24:15 – The verdict and its implications
- 26:11 – The Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie saga
- 33:40 – Advice to attorneys handling bad facts
- 36:36 – The pros and cons of going public
- 39:08 – Where to find Chris Melcher online
Christopher Melcher represents A-list celebrities, business owners, and trust beneficiaries in high-stakes divorces. With deep experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements, Chris provides tactical representation in the most challenging family law disputes. Chris has presented about 200 continuing legal education programs on complex family law issues, and wrote the only treatise on California premarital agreement law. Chris is also an adjunct professor of family law at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu.
- About Chris Melcher
- Chris Melcher on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial on ABC
- Chris Melcher on the Brangelina Split on Good Morning Britain
The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with legendary California litigator, Dan Callahan. Dan has the rare distinction of having achieved record verdicts and settlements in business, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and employment litigation. Dan discusses some of his biggest wins, including the $934 million jury verdict in a business contract and fraud case. Dan also talks about how he uses creativity and hard work to tackle what he calls “impossible" cases.
“I prepare to meet the big bad wolf, the Goliath, in the courtroom.So I make my opposition into Goliath.And when we show up in trial, they are not really Goliath.But we come prepared to beat Goliath, and that’s why we get the results.”-Daniel Callahan----- 01:28 - About Dan Callahan and his law practice 05:52 – The importance of creativity in litigation 11:34 – Neria vs. The City of Dana Point 16:16 – The Beckman Coulter case 20:59 – What a $900M+ verdict did for Dan’s law practice 21:48 – The Farmers Insurance case 23:43 – How Dan prepares for a case 26:53 – Dan’s advice for litigators taking on difficult cases 29:02 – The importance of preparation in litigation 31:06 – Where to find Dan Callahan online
Daniel Callahan opened his own law office on St. Patrick’s Day in 1984. Throughout his career, Daniel J. Callahan has always been known as one of the top trial attorneys in California. Daniel Callahan also provides corporate consulting to law firms and lawyers regarding litigation and strategy through Callahan Consulting Group LLC. Dan’s notable jury verdicts included a $934,000,000 jury verdict obtained after a three-month jury trial in a complex business dispute entitled Beckman Coulter vs. Flextronics. This unanimous verdict was the largest in California in 2003 and remains the largest in Orange County history. He also went on to obtain a $50,000,000 settlement in a road design case against the City of Dana Point. Exclusive of large class actions, this continues to be the largest personal injury settlement in United States history. Dan also obtained, after a two-month jury trial, a $38 million settlement on behalf of a class of newspaper delivery drivers against The Orange County Register. This is still the highest employment settlement in Orange County’s history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlEB1sZ5xyg (Dan Callahan’s “Mission Impossible” ad) https://callahanconsulting.com/ (Callahan Consulting) https://www.callahan-law.com/meet-the-team/daniel-j-callahan/ (Dan Callahan’s Attorney Bio) https://www.insurance-litigation.cm/Verdicts-and-Settlements/Callahan-Blaine-Wins-934-Million-for-Beckman-Coulter.shtml (Callahan & Blaine Wins $934 Million Judgment)
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On this special replay, we return to Max's interview with Mike Morse, a high-profile attorney known for his entertaining TV ads and his impressive wins on behalf of injured clients. Mike is the author of Fireproof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike talks about how he went from being a true solo to becoming a household name. Mike shares some of his secrets for building what he calls a “fireproof” law firm.
“What is the lawyer’s biggest case? The biggest thing in their life is their law firm. And I don’t see the same preparation in running a law firm as I do running their biggest case. . . . Spend at least the amount of time running your law firm that you do on your biggest case.”-Mike Morse---------- 00:19 – Introduction 02:23 – About Mike Morse’s practice 05:09 – The importance of delegation 06:58 – Why Mike decided to write Fireproof 08:38 – COVID’s impact on law firms 09:24 – Mike’s television ads 13:26 – The Jesus Moreno Case 17:46 – Why Mike wrote Fireproof 21:14 – Running a law firm like a business 23:43 – The “Legal Jumbotron” 25:37 – How Mike answers skeptics 28:23 – Concluding remarks
Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury firm in Michigan. Mike lectures across the country on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FireProof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law From from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike also hosts a weekly podcast, Open Mike, where he shares advice on the law and brings important legal topics to the forefront. He is also involved with many charitable organizations including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Mike has received many awards and accolades, including being named one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine, Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, and Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer. Mike has also received multiple Golden Gavel Awards for his award-winning commercials and garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. He is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Five-Step-Unpredictable-Wildly-Profitable-ebook/dp/B088X41PPP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fireproof+mike+morse&qid=1624735279&sr=8-1 (Mike’s Book: Fireproof) https://www.855mikewins.com/podcast/ (Mike’s Podcast: Open Mike) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA-zdVrR6P5hhdRUbS_cFXm3xV5veOxF5 (Mike’s Award-Winning Commercials)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with prominent criminal defense attorney Neil Rockind. Neil talks about his victory in securing the acquittal of an individual charged with reckless driving following the highly publicized tragic death of a police officer. Neil shares insights on many aspects of trial practice, including the importance of humanizing the defendant, dealing with public scrutiny in high-profile cases, and how cross-examination can make or break your case.
00:18 - Introduction 01:57 - About Neil Rockind and his law practice 03:43 – Some of Neil's high-profile cases 05:10 – Oxford school case 07:37 – "Killer" cross-examination 11:33 – Learning effective cross-examination 16:32 – People vs. Charles Warren 16:58 – The criminalization of driving offenses 23:38 – Hindsight bias 30:20 – Cross-examination of the lead investigator 33:35 – Verdict in the Charles Warren case 37:21 – Handling cases with intense public scrutiny 40:41 – Where to find Neil Rockind online
https://rockindlaw.com/about.html (Neil Rockind’s Attorney Bio) http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ (Neil Rockind’s Killer Cross-Examination Podcast) https://apnews.com/article/95a543efe8bd4a7291a6cc73992d6b58 (Jury Acquits Man in Traffic Death of State Trooper)
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On this episode of The Litigation War Room, Maxwell Goss speaks with Sara MacWilliams, a business litigator described by one judge as an “outstanding legal mind” who “refuted all the claims made [by her opponent] with assurance and aplomb.” Sara talks about an important recent case she handled that clarified and amplified the rights of corporate shareholders. Sara provides insights about shareholder litigation and successfully litigating unresolved questions of law.
01:59 – About Sarah MacWilliams and her law practice 05:11 – Murphy v. Inman 17:40 – The distinction between a derivative and direct claim 20:00 – Murphy v. Inman at the Michigan Supreme Court 27:13 – Cash-out mergers 28:59 – The current status of Murphy v. Inman 30:58 - Sarah’s advice for attorneys 32:45 – Where to find Sarah online
https://www.macwilliamslaw.com/staff (Sara MacWilliams’s Attorney Bio) https://www.courts.michigan.gov/49947a/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/sct/161454_73_01.pdf (Opinion of Justice Zahra in Murphy v. Inman)
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Maxwell Goss speaks with Doug Lalone, an engineer and patent attorney with the intellectual property firm Fishman Stewart. Doug tells the story of a very interesting case he handled involving a design patent for a rifle scope. The case involved not only cutting-edge issues in IP law but also intersected with a criminal prosecution. Doug offers insights on dealing with scorched earth litigation tactics and putting together a winning strategy in high-stakes cases.
00:19 – Introduction 01:49 – About Doug Lalone 04:20 – Doug’s involvement with ACG 05:13 – The Leepers rifle scope case 12:41 – Trade dress infringement 16:25 – Functionality and trade dress 22:04 – Resolution of the rifle scope case 24:18 – Doug’s advice for dealing with scorched earth litigators 26:20 – Pleading the fifth in a civil case 30:52 – Where to find Doug Lalone online 31:38 – Sponsor Spotlight: Shaun Fitzpatrick of Fortz Legal Support
https://fishstewip.com/attorneys/douglas-p-lalone/ (Doug Lalone’s Attorney Bio)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss chats with Nicole Westbrook, a litigation partner with the law firm of Jones & Keller in Denver, Colorado. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nicole discusses deposition skills, the pros and cons of arbitration, the challenges of remote technology, and her advocacy for women in the law. Nicole also dives into an interesting case she handled concerning a multi-level marketing business, and talks about some of the unique legal challenges facing players in that industry.
00:18 – Introduction 01:18 – About Nicole Westbrook 02:19 – Legal challenges for multi-level marketing (MLM) companies 08:45 – Nicole’s federal clerkship 12:12 – Retaining women in the legal practice 14:10 – Nicole’s work with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy 15:47 – Preparing for depositions 18:11 – A recent case involving an MLM business 22:25 – Nicole’s critique of the arbitration system 26:10 – The challenges of remote depositions 35:11 – Nicole’s advice on conducting an effective deposition 37:47 – Where to find Nicole Westbrook online
https://joneskeller.com/attorneys/nicole-westbrook/ (Nicole Westbrook’s Attorney Bio) https://joneskeller.com/ (Jones & Keller)
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On this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss chats with Daniel Quick, a leading business litigator, partner with Dickinson Wright, and co-author of Michigan Business Torts. Dan discusses his successful litigation and trial of a non-compete case against celebrity chef Matt Prentice. Dan discusses the fascinating facts of this case and the interesting opinion from business court judge Michael Warren. Dan also offers insights on handling contentious business cases and on the state of non-compete legislation and litigation nationwide.
00:18 - Introduction 01:19 - Daniel Quick's professional background 3:04 - The value of bar associations 6:01 - The Matt Prentice case 13:21 - Non-compete law in Michigan 24:29 - Daniel Quick's victory in the Matt Prentice case 28:44 - The use and misuse of non-compete agreements 31:30 - Judge Michael Warren's opinion in the Matt Prentice case
https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/danield_quick?tab=0 (Daniel Quick’s Attorney Bio) https://www.icle.org/modules/store/books/book.aspx?PRODUCT_CODE=2003555640 (Michigan Business Torts)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Daniel Sharkey, a supply chain litigation attorney who has been ranked by Super Lawyers as a top 10 lawyer in the state of Michigan. Dan discusses an automotive case in which he helped his client achieve a great result by shaping the factual record long before a lawsuit was filed. Along the way, Dan offers great insights on counseling business clients and strategically positioning a case for success from start to finish.
“There’s a classic risk-return tradeoff. You can’t go nuts about every potential risk or you’d never leave your porch. But at the same time, there’s a tradeoff there. And when you see a client who is biting off a huge potential risk, we have a duty at least a flag it, make them aware of it, and say, ‘You can sign it, but this is what you are getting into.’”-Dan Sharkey---------- 00:19 – Introduction 01:14 – Dan Sharkey's trial experience as a JAG attorney 02:25 – More about Dan and his law practice 04:32 – Auto supply chain litigation 06:49 – Thoughts on the supply chain crisis 11:24 – The value a seasoned litigator can add at the contract stage 13:02 – The Bilstein case 23:02 – Thoughts on contract negotiation 27:36 – Dan's advice for setting the table for a dispute 30:51 – Where to find Dan Sharkey online
https://bwst-law.com/attorneys/daniel-n-sharkey/ (Daniel Sharkey’s Attorney Bio)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider of the Honigman law firm. Matthew tells never-before-heard stories about how his office handled major law enforcement challenges including the COVID outbreak and protests following the death of George Floyd. He also talks about busting the leadership of the UAW on corruption charges, and about his current practice handling internal investigations. Finally, Matthew offers advice for attorneys looking to make a career in public service.
“Be nice to everyone. If you do just that,it's going to come around and benefit you.”- Matthew Schneider---------- 00:18 – Introduction 02:07 – About Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider 05:23 – UAW investigation 08:58 – Career and appointment as U.S. Attorney 10:54 – Law enforcement environment during COVID 13:13 – Protests of the summer of 2020 15:20 – Why protests in Detroit were different 17:59 – Matthew Schneider's work with Attorney General Bill Barr 21:18 – Working behind the scenes during the COVID crisis 23:10 – Matthew Schneider's white collar and investigations practice 25:07 – Advice for attorneys looking to pursue public service 27:02 – Civility in modern politics 29:01 – Where to find Matthew Schneider online 29:37 – Mini-interview with Mike Morse
https://www.honigman.com/ (Honigman)
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On this episode of The Litigation War Room, Maxwell Goss speaks with Eliot Wagonheim. Eliot is a seasoned litigator as well as a frequent public speaker and podcaster. He is also the creator of WagonheimU, a learning platform for construction subcontractors. Eliot discusses some of the interesting construction litigation cases that he handled, and shares insights on physical presence, or what he calls "blocking and staging," in the courtroom.
“All movement should be intentional. It shouldn’t look like a quirk or something you forgot on the other side of the courtroom. And it shouldn’t look threatening, like now you’re rushing the witness stand. There should be a method.”-Eliot Wagonheim---------- 00:19 – Introduction 01:38 – About Eliot Wagonheim and his law practice 02:39 – What makes construction cases unique 04:24 – Eliot on being a public speaker 06:47 – WagonheimU 07:57 – The Universal case 11:02 – Arbitration provisions in construction cases 17:05 – Playing different roles with juries 19:55 – Balancing planning and improvising 23:53 – The Elevated case 29:31 – Eliot's advice for using blocking and staging as a litigator 32:12 – Where to find Eliot online 32:38 – Eliot's podcast, So Here's My Story 34:08 – Business Law Symposium preview with Roy Sexton
With 30+ years of experience, Eliot serves as general counsel to small to mid-sized businesses in a wide array of industries in both litigation and corporate matters. Over the course of his career, Eliot and his team have served as buyer’s counsel as well as seller’s counsel in transactions ranging from $50,000 to $100,000,000. From a litigation perspective, Eliot has both won and successfully defended cases ranging from multi-million dollar, bet-your-company cases to smaller, District Court actions. In addition to working with clients, Eliot also supports organizations and people by teaching online webinars, workshops, and Master Classes through the online platform WagonheimU; and speaking virtually and in-person.
https://wagonheim.com/people/eliot-m-wagonheim/ (Eliot Wagonheim’s Attorney Bio) https://wagonheim.com/wagonheimu/ (WagonheimU Subcontractor Training) https://www.soheresmystory.com/ (So Here’s My Story podcast)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with high-stakes family law attorney, Ashish Joshi. Ashish handles disputes involving the mistreatment of children, allegations of child abuse, and recovery of abducted children across the United States and around the world. An authority on the subject of parental alienation, Ashish is the author of Litigating Parental Alienation: Evaluating and Presenting an Effective Case in Court. In the interview, Ashish offers insights drawing from his deep knowledge and experience in this important area of law.
“I think it’s an absolute misconception that litigation does not help children,that it’s never in the child’s best interest for the parents to litigate.I think if there are allegations that can be settled by fact-finding, it is important to litigate as early as possible. Otherwise, you are going to have theories from each side, and the ghosts of these theories are going to haunt the case and the professionals involved for months and for years.”-Ashish Joshi---------- 00:18 – Introduction 01:52 – About Ashish Joshi and his law practice 04:37 – Practicing law in India vs. the United States 07:58 – Ashish's book Litigating Parental Alienation 09:37 – What is parental alienation? 20:12 – Guardians ad litem and parental alienation 25:35 – Judicial recognition of parental alienation 30:46 – The biggest obstacle to getting a good result in a parental alienation case 36:10 – Alienation vs. estrangement 42:07 – Ashish's advice for litigators handling parental alienation cases 45:11 – Where to find Ashish Joshi online 45:53 – Business Law Symposium preview with Powell Miller
Ashish Joshi serves as the lead counsel in high-stakes, complex disputes and litigation matters. Mr. Joshi has counseled and/or represented clients in state and federal courts across the United States and internationally, including in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, British Virgin Islands, and China. Mr. Joshi’s focus lies at the intersection of forensic sciences, human rights, and complex disputes in situations involving severe parental alienation and psychological maltreatment of children, false allegations of child abuse, recovery of abducted children and/or hidden assets in foreign jurisdictions and multi-jurisdictional disputes. He has served as lead counsel in some of the most significant matters in these specialized areas of law. Mr. Joshi and his team have represented clients around the country and internationally. Mr. Joshi is privileged to serve as the Editor in Chief for Litigation, the journal of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation and on the Advisory Board for Champion, the journal published by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Joshi also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers based in Washington, D.C.
https://www.joshiattorneys.com/attorney/joshi-ashish-s/ (Ashish Joshi’s Attorney Bio) https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/409061453/ (Litigating Parental Alienation: Evaluating and Presenting an Effective Case in Court)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Daniel Dalton, the nation’s foremost litigator representing churches and religious bodies in land use and real property disputes. Dan is the author of several books including Religious Property Disputes and the Law, published by the American Bar Association. Dan discusses a pair of important cases involving religious land use and the free exercise clause. Dan also provides insights for handling lawsuits against government entities.
“Government entities always have the upper hand . . . They have the ability, through statute and through judicial creation, to do things that anywhere else in the world would be illegal.” -Daniel P. Dalton
00:19 – Introduction 01:43 – Daniel Dalton's law practice 03:48 – Daniel's latest book, Religious Property Disputes and the Law 05:26 – Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act (RLUIPA) 07:32 – Religious congregations separating from their denominations 09:34 – The Our Lady of Peace case 16:32 – The West Valley Christian Center case 22:14 – Litigating against a government agency vs. litigating against a corporation 25:43 – Dan's advice for lawyers suing a government entity 27:18 – Where to find Daniel online
Daniel P. Dalton is the nation’s preeminent authority in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act, also known as RLUIPA. He is one of the country’s most experienced attorneys in representing churches and other religious institutions in land use and zoning cases. Dan is the author of books including Religious Property Disputes and the Law and Litigating Religious Land Use Cases, published by the American Bar Association. Dan’s firm, Dalton & Tomich, PLC, is the national leader in successfully helping churches, other religious institutions and their insurers defend their rights in land use and zoning matters under RLUIPA, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The firm has helped clients win cases against municipalities and other local government bodies from coast to coast, with experience serving both as general counsel and special litigation counsel.
https://www.attorneysforlanduse.com/our-team/ (Daniel Dalton’s Attorney Bio) https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/415132237/ (Religious Property Disputes and the Law) https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/252179232/ (Litigating Religious Land Use Cases)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with William Charron, the nation's leading art law and litigation attorney, who handles a wide range of art authenticity, title, and related matters, as well as commercial and IP matters. Bill discusses a high-profile case in which he represented the owner of artwork alleged to have been stolen by the Nazis in World War II. Bill also provides insights into the fascinating world of art law and litigation, and provides advice for those seeking to make a career in this exciting field.
“These cases bring in the mix not only law, but emotion and morals and a number of questions that the law simply can’t answer, but that it is unquestionably guided by, because judges are people, too.” -William Charron
00:18 - Introduction 01:37 - William Charron’s law practice 02:54 - How Bill got into art law 03:56 - Law and Economics in art law 007:04 - Representing Phil Spector in the "Be My Baby" case 08:33 - Representing Nelly Furtado in the "Do It" case 09:59 - The Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA) 14:00 - Deep dive on the Egon Schiele "Torso" case 34:11 - The laches defense in art law 38:53 - The big issues in art law today 42:03 - Bill’s advice for those interested in pursuing art law 45:08 - Where to find Bill online
William Charron is one of the nation’s preeminent litigators for authenticity, title, and stolen art disputes. Bill is the co-chair of Pryor Cashman’s Art Law practice and is a member of the firm’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Media and Entertainment Groups. He frequently lectures and writes on issues impacting the art world, including World War II restitution cases, art authenticity, artist royalty rights, and procedural law issues. Clients enthuse that he is a “very innovative and forward-thinking person,” and “extremely knowledgeable in all kinds of ways in all areas of art law.” In addition to his work in art law, Bill has extensive experience handling commercial litigation involving property rights in a number of contexts, including intellectual property matters arising under the Copyright and Lanham Acts, right of publicity, and defamation cases, and real estate litigation. He has also represented clients in complex cases involving civil RICO, securities fraud, and banking claims, as well as contract, shareholder, and LLC membership disputes.
https://www.pryorcashman.com/william-l-charron (William Charron’s Attorney Bio) https://news.virginia.edu/content/qa-law-alumnus-spearheads-new-art-arbitration-court (William Charron Spearheads New Art Arbitration Court) https://www.oneartnation.com/webinar/real-fake-the-rise-and-fall-of-art-scammers/ (William Charron Featured in Art Forgery Documentary)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with Angelo Spyratos, a leading insurance defense attorney and founder of Spyratos Davis in Chicago, Illinois. Angelo has tried more than 40 cases to verdict, and is an accomplished author and speaker. Angelo provides his defense perspectives on personal injury trials and shares some of his secrets for reaching today's jurors.
“We try to mitigate the damages for our client. We try to assess them and say this what you’re looking at and then work like the dickens to try to minimize the exposure that a client might have in what is probably the worst point in their lives.” -Angelo Spyratos
00:19 – Introduction 02:40 – Angelo Spyratos's insurance defense practice 06:49 – Angelo's commitment to trial advocacy 08:51 – A recent wrongful death case that Angelo handled 16:31 – Dealing with today's jurors 28:24 – Advice on examining experts at trial 32:55 – Further observations on today's jurors 39:27 – Angelo's advice to defense attorneys 43:14 – Where to find Angelo online
Angelo Spyratos is a Founding Member of SpyratosDavis LLC. For 25 years he has concentrated his practice in civil litigation defense, with over 40 civil jury trials to verdict for his clients. Angelo’s passion for his client’s interest allows him to serve as a trusted advisor and counselor in championing their cause before courts throughout the state. He has published numerous articles on trial practice and often serves as an author and presenter for continuing legal education. Outside the practice, Angelo enjoys traveling, cooking, photography and tournament poker. He shares 3 of these 4 hobbies with his wife and two children.
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Troy Doucet, a leading foreclosure defense attorney, law entrepreneur, and accomplished author. Troy has written a book called The Art of War for Lawyers, which takes insights from the classic text The Art of War and applies them to modern litigation. Troy talks about developing a winning strategy, and expounds on the five factors every litigator needs to master to get great results for clients. Troy also talks about his foreclosure practice and his new legal eLearning venture.
“If you are able to keep your strategy secret, but you figure out what the other side’s is, then you are able to focus all of your energies on one point, whereas the other side has to attack or defend all points.” -Troy Doucet
00:19 – Introduction 01:25 – Troy Doucet's foreclosure defense practice 03:34 – Troy's life before practicing law 09:44 – Troy's e-learning venture 13:53 – The Art of War for Lawyers 15:44 – Sun Tzu's The Art of War 21:45 – The 5 factors for success in battle 29:01 – Strategy in warfare and litigation 37:18 – Secrecy and litigation 44:23 – Where to find Troy online
Troy Doucet opened his law firm in 2010, immediately after graduating law school. Law is a second career for him, after extensive work in the mortgage industry. He works hard for his clients and has always maintained a philosophy that you should not have to be rich to hire a good lawyer. Troy has litigated hundreds of cases and dozens of appeals in his career, with several notable decisions that shape consumer law for the benefit of people at the Sixth Circuit federal appellate court. He is licensed in Ohio and Florida and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, the Southern District of Ohio, and the Southern District of Florida, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Due to Troy’s years of work in the mortgage industry, he has a unique and comprehensive understanding of mortgage financing and foreclosure defense. He published a 440-page book about litigating foreclosure cases in 2008, titled, 23 Legal Defenses to Foreclosure: How to Beat the Bank, and then published an integrated copy of Regulation Z in 2009, titled Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act: 12 C.F.R. Part 226. In 2014, he published The Art of War for Lawyers. He regularly speaks on the topic of foreclosure and consumer law and has taught numerous CLE courses for other lawyers.
https://www.loanlawyer.law/staff-view/troy-doucet/ (About Troy Doucet) https://www.amazon.com/Art-Lawyers-Troy-Doucet-Esq/dp/0692207600 (The Art of War for Lawyers) https://www.elearning.law/ (eLearning.Law)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Kurtis Wilder, a former justice of the Michigan Supreme Court who now practices law at the Detroit firm Butzel Long. Justice Wilder talks about his interesting career as a jurist – first as a trial judge, then appellate judge, and finally a supreme court justice. He also discusses a very interesting appeal involving the law of wills and trusts and the rules of professional conduct. Throughout the conversation, Justice Wilder provides valuable insights on the art of appellate advocacy.
“The appellate panel is thinking about how to place the facts of this case within the context of all the other cases that deal with similar issues of law. And what they’re thinking about is the fabric of the law.” -Kurtis Wilder
00:18 – Introduction 01:04 – About Kurtis Wilder 04:15 – Mediations and COVID-19 08:52 – Trial experience and the appellate judge 15:23 – Papazian v. Goldberg (In re Mardigian Estate) 22:28 – Wills and trusts versus contracts 27:50 – The role of the legislature 29:41 – Tips for effective appellate advocacy 34:40 – Judicial perspective on private practice
Former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder is a shareholder of Butzel Long. He concentrates his practice in litigation and appeals. Justice Wilder was appointed by Governor John Engler as judge of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court in March 1992. In December 1998 Governor Engler elevated Justice Wilder to the Michigan First District Court of Appeals where he served four terms from 1998-2017. On May 9, 2017, Governor Snyder appointed Justice Wilder to the Michigan Supreme Court. Justice Wilder graduated from the University of Michigan with an A.B. degree in Political Science in 1981, and from the University of Michigan Law School with a Juris Doctor degree in 1984.
https://www.butzel.com/attorneys-kurtis-wilder.html (About Kurtis Wilder) http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/opinions/final/coa/20151008_c319023(137)_rptr_136o-319023-final.pdf (In re Mardigian)
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We are sad to report that Norman Lippitt has died at the age of 85. Norm was our very first guest on The Litigation War Room. He may have been our best one, too. Though his physical health was declining when we did the interview, Norm’s mind was sharp as ever. He shared some amazing war stories from his storied legal career and offered some really valuable advice for courtroom lawyers. Norman Lippitt was a lion of the law. In honor of his legacy, we’re re-playing his interview on The Litigation War Room.
“When you cross-examine a witness, the golden rule is: Don’t lose. You may not gain anything. You may not win. But don’t lose.”-Norman Lippitt---------- https://www.amazon.com/Trenches-Guerrilla-Warfare-Other-Tactics/dp/0615477321/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=norman+lippitt&qid=1620824441&sr=8-1 (In the Trenches: Guerilla Warfare and Other Trial Tactics) https://www.lippittokeefe.com/ (Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Aaron Phelps, a commercial litigator with the Varnum law firm. Aaron handles a range of litigation matters including healthcare, corporate governance, energy, and environmental tort actions. Aaron talks about his victories in a series of important lawsuits he filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for charging “hidden fees” on its customers. Aaron also shares insights on the art of the bench trial.
“A judge is just another juror. They’re people and they have an emotional reaction just like everyone else. You want the judge to be on your side.You want them to want to rule in your favor.“-Aaron Phelps---------- 00:18 – Introduction 01:09 – About Aaron Phelps 03:41 – About Aaron’s firm 04:29 – The “hidden fees” cases 13:28 – Hi-Lex Controls, Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 27:49 – Aaron Phelps’ advice on bench trials 32:52 – Concluding remarks
Aaron Phelps focuses his practice on complex commercial and environmental litigation – in Michigan and around the country. Aaron has represented clients in contract and corporate governance disputes, telecommunications and energy matters, health care litigation and environmental tort actions. Over the last five years, Aaron has represented over 200 companies in lawsuits against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for ERISA violations. The first trial resulted in a $6 million judgment, and subsequent judgments ranged from $315,000 to over $8 million. Aaron defended the primary judgment on appeal, where it was unanimously affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and certiorari denied by the U.S. Supreme Court. In February 2020, Aaron successfully tried an inverse condemnation case against the City of Grand Rapids on behalf of the Plaza Towers. The jury awarded over $7 million in a case where the City offered zero dollars in settlement. Currently, Aaron represents over 400 Rockford area residents in over 250 lawsuits against Wolverine Worldwide and 3M related to PFAS contamination.
https://www.varnumlaw.com/people-aaron-m-phelps (About Aaron Phelps) https://www.varnumlaw.com/newsroom-publications-varnum-recoups-millions-in-hidden-access-fees-for-clients (About the “hidden fee” cases) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxsaY9lIWE (Aaron Phelps featured in water contamination documentary)
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On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Mike Morse, a high-profile attorney known for his entertaining TV ads and his impressive wins on behalf of injured clients. Mike is the author of Fireproof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike talks about how he went from being a true solo to becoming a household name. Mike shares some of his secrets for building what he calls a “fireproof” law firm.
“What is the lawyer’s biggest case? The biggest thing in their life is their law firm. And I don’t see the same preparation in running a law firm as I do running their biggest case. . . . Spend at least the amount of time running your law firm that you do on your biggest case.”-Mike Morse---------- 00:18 – Introduction 02:19 – About Mike Morse’s practice 04:57 – The importance of delegation 06:46 – Why Mike decided to write Fireproof 08:26 – COVID’s impact on law firms 09:12 – Mike’s television ads 13:14 – The Jesus Moreno Case 17:34 – Why Mike wrote Fireproof 21:02 – Running a law firm like a business 23:31 – The “Legal Jumbotron” 25:25 – How Mike answers skeptics 28:11 – Concluding remarks
Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury firm in Michigan. Mike lectures across the country on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FireProof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law From from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike also hosts a weekly podcast, Open Mike, where he shares advice on the law and brings important legal topics to the forefront. He is also involved with many charitable organizations including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Mike has received many awards and accolades, including being named one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine, Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, and Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer. Mike has also received multiple Golden Gavel Awards for his award-winning commercials and garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. He is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Five-Step-Unpredictable-Wildly-Profitable-ebook/dp/B088X41PPP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fireproof+mike+morse&qid=1624735279&sr=8-1 (Mike’s Book: Fireproof) https://www.855mikewins.com/podcast/ (Mike’s Podcast: Open Mike) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA-zdVrR6P5hhdRUbS_cFXm3xV5veOxF5 (Mike’s Award-Winning Commercials)
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In Episode 3 of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss speaks with Peter Mahler, a litigator and thought leader in the growing area of "business divorce" law, i.e., cases involving breakups and disputes among co-owners of closely held business entities. Peter discusses Jacobs v. Cartalemi, an influential case for LLC member litigation. Peter also offers his insights on representing business owners and the evolution of business divorce law.
“Very simply, business divorce is the separation of business owners who don’t want to be together anymore. It can be an amicable parting of the ways, or it can be a very nasty, drawn-out, expensive, litigated parting of the ways.” -Peter Mahler
00:19 – Introduction 01:19 – About Peter 02:50 – What is business divorce? 05:08 – Business divorce and shareholder oppression 08:14 – Peter’s typical clients 10:54 – LLC vs. corporation 16:09 – Jacobs v. Cartalemi 22:05 – Farro v. Schochet 29:21 – LLC laws in different states 33:13 – Peter’s advice for litigating a business divorce case 38:56 – How to find more of Peter online 40:34 – Business appraisal
Peter A. Mahler concentrates his litigation practice on business divorce cases involving dissolution and other disputes among co-owners of closely held business entities, such as limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships. He represents both control and non-control owners, often involving family-owned businesses. Peter frequently counsels business owners prior to litigation, not only to advise them of their rights, but to assist in designing and negotiating an amicable separation of the parties. His counsel helps avoid litigation by means of a buy-out, sale, or division of business assets.
https://www.farrellfritz.com/attorney/peter-a-mahler/ (About Peter Mahler) https://www.nybusinessdivorce.com/ (New York Business Divorce) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-divorce-roundtable/id1119603805 (Business Divorce Roundtable)
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In this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss is joined by nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney Patrick Salvi. Pat discusses some of his dramatic trial wins, including the $148 million jury verdict in Tierney Darden v. City of Chicago, which more than doubled the previous record verdict in the State of Illinois. In this interview, Pat provides valuable insights on discovery, jury selection, and maximizing damages at trial.
“If you start listening to defense lawyers and insurance companies about the value of your case, you’re in the wrong business. Think bold and big.”-Patrick Salvi
---------- 00:19 – Introduction 01:16 – About Patrick 02:15 – How Patrick got into personal injury law 04:21 – Trying cases during COVID-19 06:53 – Patrick talks about some of his notable wins 07:34 – Patrick’s ownership of two minor league baseball teams 08:33 – Patrick’s relationship with Notre Dame Law School 11:29 – The Tierney Darden Case 46:28 - Patrick’s advice for maximizing a damages award
---------- Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in several limited areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including serving as lead counsel in obtaining an Illinois record-high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict. Under his leadership, the law firm has obtained more than 280 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements totaling more than $1.5 billion on behalf of injured clients. Mr. Salvi is dedicated to helping his clients – individuals, families or corporations – providing the highest level of professional legal representation. ---------- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuit-148m-award-tierney-darden-chicago-ohare-airport-bus-shelter-accident/ (Jury Awards $148 Million to Chicago Woman Paralyzed after Airport Accident) https://www.salvilaw.com/ (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard) https://twitter.com/SalviLaw (Salvi Law on Twitter)
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In this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss talks with legendary trial lawyer Norman Lippitt. Norm reflects on more than 50 years of litigation and trial practice – first as a prosecutor, then as a high-profile criminal defense lawyer, and then, after a stint on the judicial bench, as a civil trial lawyer trying huge cases for prominent individuals and businesses. Renowned for his mastery of the courtroom, Norm shares some entertaining stories as well as his insights on the art of cross-examination.
“When you cross-examine a witness, the golden rule is: Don’t lose. You may not gain anything. You may not win. But don’t lose.”-Norman Lippitt
00:19 – Introduction 01:14 – About Norman 02:24 – Norman’s career 09:28 – The Matty Moroun Case 11:07 – The Geoffrey Fieger Case 13:07 – The Jake Hogan Case 19:34 – O’Keefe v. Costello 27:34 – Norman’s advise for cross-examination
Norman Lippitt is a founding partner of Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC. Norman has been practicing law for over 50 years and has gained priceless experience, wisdom and the respect of his colleagues and clients. Norman’s distinguished career began as a prosecutor in Wayne County Recorder’s Court. After a period of time he transitioned his talents and skill in the courtroom to become a criminal defense attorney. Miraculously, he tried over 100 major felony cases before he turned 30, an unprecedented feat in today’s legal environment. The tales of Norman’s legal prowess and acumen spread to Lansing, and in 1985, the governor appointed Norman to the bench of the Oakland County Circuit Court, where he served for three and a half years before returning to private practice. Since returning to private practice, Norman has tried many jury trials to conclusion involving shareholder actions, contract disputes, employment matters, civil rights and professional liability, among others. He has successfully defended and resolved major class action suits in both state and federal court. In addition to his civil practice, he has a family law practice and has tried countless large asset divorce cases and other domestic matters. Michigan’s bench and bar recognize Norman as one of the state’s most outstanding trial lawyers.
https://www.amazon.com/Trenches-Guerrilla-Warfare-Other-Tactics/dp/0615477321/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=norman+lippitt&qid=1620824441&sr=8-1 (In the Trenches: Guerilla Warfare and Other Trial Tactics) https://www.lippittokeefe.com/ (Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC)
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Welcome to The Litigation War Room! In this introductory episode, host Maxwell Goss explains what the podcast all about: Hearing great stories and gaining great insights from some of the nation’s most respected litigators and trial lawyers. The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. Experienced in a broad range of matters, Max focuses his IP litigation practice on trade secret, trademark, patent, and copyright matters, as well as technology and licensing disputes. Max also maintains an active business and civil litigation practice with an emphasis on non-compete disputes and shareholder litigation.
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