Trying cases is an evolving process. And if youve been doing the same thing for 25 years, youve probably been doing something wrong for the past 24 years. From shorter jury attention spans, to Zooming in experts, to condensing information, and incorpora

Trial is not a law school exam.  Just because you can technically put in evidence of certain elements of damages, doesnt mean it's in the clients best interest to do so. Its up to youafter having the conversation with your client, of courseto ma

Trial lawyers cant be afraid of failure. It is often by refusing default thinking and defying expectations that a trial lawyer gets the first big win that sets the tone for their career. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen speaks w

Theres data going all the way back to the 1970s showing that people have lost a leg while operating a forklift. Not only do these leg crush injuries keep occurring, but it's the most common injury with a stand-up forklift.  Its a big problem. Howev

Losing is what helps us develop as trial lawyers. If you quit too early after losing a case, you will never know the success you could have had.On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen speaks with renowned trial lawyer and highly influential

As a trucking trial lawyer, if you are compassionate, people can walk all over you and you wont get good results, you need to be both fierce and compassionate. On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Michael Leizerman discuss the i

Being an exceptional trial lawyer requires mastering a lot of skills they dont teach in school. The same can be said for being an exceptional parent. But, sticking the landing on both? That must be a pipedream, right?On this episode of Trial Lawyer Natio

Lawyers know their cases backwards and forwards. However, jurors may need help honing in on the most important elements of a case. Visual trial strategy helps create a series of clear, tailored exhibits to present to a jury at trial.On this episode of Tri

The relationship between the expert and the lawyer is a lot like a horse and a rider. I don't want you to lead me in a dangerous situation, and I don't want to lead you in a dangerous situation.On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen

Premises cases can be a tough way to make a living. Its challenging, like medical malpractice, but with the right experts, with the right research, with the right resilience, you can win these cases.On this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen