In this TrialFocus Podcast episode, respected employment law trial attorney Ryan Barack discusses the unique challenges faced by employment trial attorneys and his approach to a trial practice that includes multi-party litigation.
Becoming a Barrister
In a previous article, I proposed that an aspiring trial lawyer must decide whether to become a “barrister” or “solicitor.” In the British system, solicitors hold the client’s hand and shepherd the case to the door steps of trial. Barristers are creatures of trial, versed in the law of evidence, trial procedure and ethics. Barristers […]
Are You A Barrister or a Solicitor?
Many law school graduates want to taste the adrenaline of the court room – or at least think they do. In reality, few cases go to trial. This has led to the advent of “discovery litigators.” These attorneys go to depositions and hearings, argue summary judgment motions and attend mediation. Many have little or no […]
Simplifying the Admission of Evidence
Mastering evidence law is foundational to anyone building a civil-trial practice, be it personal injury, medical malpractice, business litigation or employment law. Yet the complexity of the evidence code, overlaid with thousands of reported cases, makes this a daunting task for law students and young lawyers alike. I’d like to propose a mental workflow that […]
Podcast with Mark Powers, Practice Consultant and Coach
In this TrialFocus Podcast episode, nationally-respected attorney coach Mark Powers shares his insights about attaining work/life balance and how to evolve from being a great trial lawyer to a market leader.
Podcast with Joseph Saunders, Products Liability Trial Attorney
In this TrialFocus Podcast episode, products liability and mass tort trial attorney Joseph Saunders discusses his experience as a respected products liability litigator as the springboard for an in-depth discussion of the Daubert case and its implications for all expert testimony.