Get in the Game Podcast from Jury Analyst
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Get in the Game Podcast from Jury Analyst
Building the Advantage Early (best of)
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Brian Panish
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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This Best of Get in the Game episode brings together standout insights from leading plaintiff trial attorneys on what it really takes to prepare, frame, and try high-stakes cases. Featuring clips from Rex Parris, Dale Galipo, Ben Cloward, Keith Mitnik, John Uustal, Arash Homampour, Benjamin Crump, Russell Nicolet, and others, this episode highlights the practical trial wisdom, preparation habits, and courtroom strategies that shape powerful plaintiff advocacy.
What This Episode Covers
- How jurors read lawyers, clients, and the courtroom before testimony begins
- Why simple, direct storytelling matters in the age of short attention spans
- How to address bad facts, bias, and juror skepticism early
- Why focus groups and mock juries help reveal hidden case weaknesses
- How voir dire can uncover subtle bias without making jurors defensive
- Why opening statements must give jurors context for the evidence
- How authenticity, visual storytelling, and damages confidence shape persuasion
- Why venue-specific preparation matters in serious plaintiff cases
- How collaboration within the plaintiff bar strengthens trial strategy
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