In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I do something different. Less than half-way through this year in 2025 we've seen an unprecedented number of events that have impacted and created challenges to the Rule of Law that is a key fundamental foundation underlying our democracy in the United States. In this episode I have a wide-ranging discussion with Jennifer Haltom Doan, Esq., the 2025 National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, about the Rule of Law. Thanks for listening!

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In Season 3, Podcast #21 of Trial Alchemy™, I interviewed ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff attorney Craig M. Peters, Esq.  

Click on the video above to hear Craig discuss how, in his experience, attorney credibility is more important in persuading a jury than trial themes. 

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In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff trial lawyer Craig M. Peters, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!   
 

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In Season 3, Podcast #20 of Trial Alchemy™, I interviewed ABOTA member and outstanding defense attorney Walter M. Yoka, Esq.  

Click on the video above to hear Wally discuss how defense lawyers can cross-examine the plaintiff's expert in the defense opening statement. The defense opening is the only time in a trial that the defense gets the last word.

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California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this fast and easy by providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlim...

In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding defense trial lawyer Walter M. Yoka, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!   
 

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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
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In Season 3, Podcast #19 of Trial Alchemy™, I interviewed ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff attorney David J. Munoz, Esq.  

Click on the video above to hear David discuss how younger attorneys can get civil jury trial experience today. 

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California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this easy by providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlimited (lets the firm send summaries to every lawyer) subscriptions are available.

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Is an injured school district volunteer limited to workers’ comp. damages?  

To find out the answer read my free case summary this month on the home page of California Case Summaries™.


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In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff trial lawyer David J. Munoz, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!   
 

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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
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When I interviewed 2023 ABOTA National President and outstanding defense attorney Steven W. Quattlebaum, Esq., he shared his advice for how to become an excellent trial lawyer. 

Click on the video above to hear Steve's advice.   

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California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this easy by providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlimited (lets the firm send summaries to every lawyer) subscriptions are available.

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In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding defense trial lawyer Christopher P. Wesierski, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!   
 

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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil cases in their practice areas with this invaluable case summary publication providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues and an annual issue in early January each year. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlimited...