Article written by Ryan McKeen. We all get the same number of hours in a day, and it’s not how much of what we do that gets us ahead, but it’s applying purposeful effort to the things that matter that really gets us ahead. If your goal is to be an Olympic athlete – going […]
Success at trial starts well before an attorney walks into the doors of a courtroom. To be successful, the preparation leading up to trial is key. Rick Barrera of Buckingham Barrera Law Firm, with offices in New Mexico and Texas, talks to Lawyer Minds about how he attacks a discovery plan, his prep leading up […]
Jay Paul Deratany, the founder of Deratany & Kosner, is a man of many talents. He is not only a trial lawyer, but also a playwright, producer, and actor. He has published numerous articles featured in the Illinois Bar Journal, Daily Law Bulletin, Adoption Magazine, and Foster Families Today. Featured in Foster Families Magazine for his […]
COVID-19 has dramatically altered the way law firms practice and manage cases and how courtrooms across the country are overseeing matters of litigation. Jury trials, especially, have been affected in a major way in almost all states– most notably those for civil cases. When it comes to depositions and discovery, the most universal change has […]
Betsy Greene is a successful trial lawyer at the law firm of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers in Bloomington, IN. Her accomplishments have been recognized in awards from multiple bar and trial lawyer associations. Lawyer Minds is happy to have Betsy participate in this interview which shows her dedication to the education of trial lawyers across the […]
Miranda Soucie is a Partner at Spiros Law, P.C., a personal injury firm with three offices in Illinois. For 10 years, Miranda has worked tirelessly on behalf of her clients and has dedicated a large portion of her time and energy toward volunteering. Below, she shares some tips and strategies that other attorneys may be […]
Join me every month as I talk tips for upping your trial performance game. For the first installment of Tad’s Trial Practice Tips, I’ll be discussing how storytelling can be used effectively during trial and why it’s innately powerful to show a story to the jury instead of simply tell one. Discussions are welcome in […]
Beth Burke practices products liability, mass tort, and pharmaceutical litigation with Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC in South Carolina. Below, she shares some valuable advice for attorneys looking to get started in mass tort litigation as well as the benefits in becoming involved in local and state trial lawyer associations. She also shares some […]
Greg Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald & Campbell, APLC primarily focuses his work on assisting clients with precarious financial situations. As Greg explains, the work he does on behalf of his clients can be both challenging and rewarding. After spending part of his early practice focusing on general practice areas, Greg’s specific focus on consumer debt protection has enabled […]
Chris Johnston of Johnston | Martineau, PLLP is a personal injury lawyer practicing in Des Moines, Iowa. Chris has spent his career fighting to get injured Iowans justice and compensation they deserve. His drive to protect Iowans is abundantly clear in speaking with him and the pride he has in helping his community is unmatched. Chris’ journey […]
