Settlement Nation

#67: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Matt Granda, the Managing Partner of Claggett and Sykes Law Firm. As well as being a personal injury lawyer, Matt oversees all of the operations and the 'business' of Claggett and Sykes, growing the firm to over 60 employees, 20 attorneys and 2 locations. Today we dive into actionable advice on building your firm to thrive. As a Marine veteran, Matt knows what it takes to lead an organization, and shares his unique strategies for growing a successful law practice. We cover intentional expansion and growing pains, branding, systems, networking and how to delegate effectively. Tune in now! *** Connect with Matt Granda Website: www.claggettlaw.com

#66: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seriously harmed. Today we get REAL with all of our listeners, talking through the types of cases primarily seen in most of your practises. We break down Nolan's recent verdict on a low speed, mTBI collision case and uncover the 3 most important things he learnt, which are great takeaways for any plaintiff attorney. *** Connect with Nolan Drafahl Website: https://www.drafahl-law.com Email: nolan@drafahl-law.com

#65: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined Bob Dryzgula, the Co-Founder of Function4, powering the largest industry event databases in financial services, and now, law. Bob shares a brand new, industry breaking launch - The Trial Lawyers Events Hub, where trial lawyers and legal professionals can advance, connect and excel. This platform allows you to access training, CLE's and legal events all in one place, giving you more opportunities to connect within the industry and grow your career. *** Join the Trial Lawyers Events Hub Connect with Bob Do you have an event you want to add to the platform? Click here

#64: Welcome back to the show in 2024! In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Jakob Norman and Brian Ward from Trial Lawyers For Justice. Jakob and Brian break down their $63M verdict against Chevron for covering up a toxic chemical pit, using Trial by Human techniques that they teach nationwide on their roadshow. Practising what they preach, both trial lawyers demonstrate how they used the Trial by Human method in voir dire, opening, finding the human story, visuals and how to weaponize having nothing. They also speak on the power of collaboration and how you can join them this year to sharpen your trial skills on their Coast to Coast tour. *** Website: https://www.tl4j.com Website: https://www.trialbyhuman.com

#63 (Part 2): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I continue my conversation with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. We discuss three of Sean's most successful verdicts, including an in depth look at his recent $485 Million verdict against healthcare giant Acadia Healthcare in New Mexico. We also discuss the importance of big data, executing a game plan based on facts and myths surrounding "conservative venues". If you are a plaintiff trial lawyer, then don't miss this series! *** Website: https://www.claggettlaw.com

#62: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined by by Michelle Jordan, the founder of Iconographics and her team Shawn Kinsey, Director of Forensic Visualization and Emily Beikirch, Director of Medical Visualization. Iconographics is the premiere visual company for trial lawyers. We talk about some recent cases where their powerful and persuasive visuals resulted in seven figure results, and how they have the expertise to increase your case value. From crash reconstruction animation, medical animations and color enhanced diagnostic images, Iconographics has a solution for your cases. *** Work with Michelle Website: iconographicsdesign.com Phone: 720-400-7480

#61 (Part 1): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Sean is an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Boyd School of Law, as well as a long time entrepreneur and teacher, giving a lot of his time back to helping others become better trial lawyers. Sean has achieved numerous record breaking results, securing one of the largest personal injury verdicts in New Mexico history this year -- $485 Million, as well as obtaining over $48M on behalf of a woman left in a locked-in state, as a result of medical negligence. We discuss everything from running your own firm to staying true to yourself, trial skills, preparation, as well as leveraging resources to maximize returns. If you are a plaintiff lawyer then don't miss Part 1 of this two part series! *** Website: https://www.claggettlaw.com

#60: Welcome back to the show, and to a brand new series - 'Things We Love & Need'. This series showcases simple and effective items that support the busy trial lawyer on the go! From office upgrades to travel hacks, cool tech gadgets and products you never knew you needed, each episode will feature items recommended by myself and fellow trial lawyers, so you can stay your most productive and focused self. In this episode I cover 5 items that will up-level your WFH experience: a lap desk that makes it easy to work from anywhere, a powerful and portable light for all those virtual calls, a way to keep your client meeting notes organized, a simple addition to your monitor for reminders and an easy way to get your daily greens (that actually tastes great). *** Get the Products From Today's Show Lap Desk - https://bit.ly/44BC3DA Bright Ring Light - https://bit.ly/3OZ4pSn Meeting Notebook - https://bit.ly/3L88xhL Monitor Memo Board - https://bit.ly/3sHgLa8 Superfood Powder - https://bit.ly/481ZdWy ***

#59 (Part 5): We are back with your favorite series and a brand new guest! In this episode I chat with James (Jim) Murphy from Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Jim, now a plaintiff trial lawyer, has spent 20 years working as an insurance defense attorney and brings his unique perspective to Settlement Nation, shedding light on defense strategies. With a deep understanding of the tactics used by insurance companies, we cover defense assumptions, adjuster attitudes, coverage issues and many more important lessons from the trenches. A must listen episode! Stay tuned for Part 6. *** Website: https://www.claggettlaw.com Contact: jim(at)claggettlaw.com

#58: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Jason Van Camp, a decorated Green Beret, Ranger and West Point graduate, turned successful entrepreneur and high performance coach. In Part 2 of this multi-part series, Jason shares more battlefield lessons from his book "Deliberate Discomfort", demonstrating how anyone can develop the warrior mindset and do more with their life. We discuss why you need to be taking small doses of 'venom' everyday, how looking up under pressure is so critical, the keys to developing inner resilience, actively choosing discomfort and how you can start living with relentless resolve! A not to be missed episode for trial lawyers, business owners and anyone looking to improve their mental toughness. *** Deliberate Discomfort: https://amzn.to/3dvIbIE Mission Six Zero: https://www.missionsixzero.com Warrior Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/

#57: In this episode of Settlement Nation I speak with Arkady Frekhtman from Frekhtman and Associates, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Arkady and his firm have been able to recover over $900M for their clients, and have received some of the top verdicts and settlements in New York state history. Rated in the Top 10 personal injury firms in NYC, Arkady and I discuss client acquisition, valuations, why you should build your case for trial from the beginning, how to effectively brand yourself using Youtube and why learning the human story is the most powerful piece of your case. You can listen to more Arkady on his podcast Trial Stories. *** Website: https://866attylaw.com Podcast: https://apple.co/3VMx2oO Youtube: https://bit.ly/3MbwQfL Trial Guides Books Mentioned Twelve Heroes, One Voice by Carl Bettinger Trial by Human by Nicholas Rowley & Steven Halteman Running with the Bulls by Nicholas Rowley & Courtney Rowley Don't Eat The Bruises by Keith Mitnik

#56: In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Ryan McKeen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Connecticut Trial Firm. Ryan is a trial lawyer, receiving the highest bodily injury verdict in the state - 100M, as well as a published author and Inc 5000 honoree. We discuss how to run your law practice like a successful business; everything from vision to scalability, systems, cash flow, identifying important tasks and how to get more cases in the door. A must listen for startups, solos or exisiting small to medium sized firms, that want to leverage their resources and maximize their returns. *** Website: cttrialfirm.com Book: Tiger Tactics: https://amzn.to/3znXL0C LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanmckeen/

#55: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Kristin Neerhof from Sage Settlement Consulting. Kristin assists plaintiffs and attorneys by developing comprehensive financial plans, that include strategies for tax deferral, wealth management, annuities, retirement and business growth. Whether you are a solo, small firm or large company, Kristin provides the tools and knowledge needed to establish a solid foundation of financial stability - for you and your clients. *** www.sagesettlements.com/our-team/kristin-neerhof Email: kneerhof@sagesettlements.com

#54: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Lauren Wood, a trial lawyer with Omega Law Group and the founder of the Women in Trial Travel Summit (WITTS). Lauren has obtained hundreds of six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for her clients, and has tried numerous cases to verdict, either as a solo attorney or lead chair. She has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2016 and with her years of experience within the legal industry, saw an opportunity to cultivate events for women that include both personal and professional development. The Women in Trial Travel Summit hosts small group trips and conferences for female lawyers, mixing exotic locations with a space for women to network and grow their practises. *** Use Code: TRIALLAWYER for $50 off your ticket to the 2nd Annual WITTS Conference, April 12 - 16, 2023 in Punta Mita, Mexico. https://www.womenintrialtravelsummit.com

#53: Welcome back to Settlement Nation in 2023! We start the year with a great interview with Adam Savin, Brian Kim and Maureen Hennessey from Savin Bursk Law. These three trial lawyers make up a dynamic team; from their marketing smarts to their results, with many huge settlements and verdicts between them, including a recent 18.79M jury verdict on a slip and fall case in California. In this episode we chat about the framework they used for calculating noneconomic damages for pain and suffering in this case, advice they have for other younger lawyers facing seasoned opponents in the courtroom and why nothing beats just doing the work. *** savinbursklaw.com

#52: In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Thomas E. Shaw from Dallas, Texas. Thomas has been practising law for over 38 years, has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and has cultivated a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients. Today we discuss his recent $206 Million verdict - but not as a 'war' story. Tom takes his time to show other lawyers what he did, how he did it and the experts he brought that made a difference in this case. We talk about his process, the power of mentors and the importance of timing. If you are a trial lawyer, then this episode is for you! *** www.lawofficesofthomaseshaw.com

#51: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowledgeable ex-employees that your defendant is praying you won’t find. Pioneers in 'insider witness mining', Stratejic documents the exact nature of systemic wrongs by defendant companies. They identify & obtain compelling testimony from former employees that help plaintiff lawyers win. *** https://www.stratejic.com

#50: Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode I chat with Michelle Jordan and Rory Herington from Iconographics, a visual company founded by trial lawyers that know and understand trials. Iconographics ensure your client’s story is told through powerful and persuasive visuals – whether in a settlement opportunity letter, at mediation, or in trial. From crash reconstruction animation to medical animations and color enhanced diagnostic images, Iconographics has a solution for your cases. *** iconographicsdesign.com

#49: In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Chad Hennings, a man who really has achieved a legacy of excellence. Chad had a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, flew forty-five combat missions with the Air Force during the Gulf War, flying the A10 Thunderbolt, and is now a successful real estate entrepreneur and sought after key note speaker. In this episode we discuss how to thrive through massive pressure and responsibility, the keys to living a life of excellence and advice for those who perform on any arena of life, whether it's the field or the courtroom. Motivational and inspiring, this episode is not to be missed! *** It Takes Commitment: https://amzn.to/3Snv7EQ Rules of Engagement: https://amzn.to/3M8HsdP Forces of Character: https://amzn.to/3dTlL4B

#48: In this episode of Settlement Nation, Courtney sits down with trial lawyer Kurt Zaner from Zaner Harden Law out of Denver, Colorado. Kurt has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals against modern day Goliaths, and becoming the champion for those that seemingly have the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them. He has many notable verdicts and settlements under his belt, including securing the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado ($16M). Kurt is a published author of Federal and State case law, including a Colorado law establishing the right to punitive damages for victims of drunk drivers. In this episode we discuss the art of story telling, trial techniques and what is key when delivering big numbers to the jury. We also cover important lessons from Ancient Rome and how they can be applied today!