Host of The Case Doctors and The Jury is Out
John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law
The Jury is Out hands this week’s episode over to The Case Doctors, John Simon, and Alvin Wolff. With more than 80 years of combined legal experience, Simon and Wolff have seen...
In this episode of The Jury is Out, Tim Cronin and John Simon pick the brain of Thomas R. Conner, a fourth-generation retired trail lawyer who spent 45 years fighting high stakes...
News of a corndog recall spark hilarious memories for Alvin Wolff of a case he once handled involving misuse of a corndog. And attorneys ask the Case Doctors how they keep their...
This week, the ladies of Heels in the Courtroom are bringing back on one of the most popular episodes of The Jury is Out, which explores how your most effective marketing tool...
In Home Alone, young Kevin McCallister tries to protect himself from two bungling burglars. But could Kevin be held liable for their injuries? Join us for a lighthearted legal look at this holiday...
Attorney Peter Dunne shares stories about other legendary St. Louis lawyers and the entertaining ways they handled paper correspondence in the days before email.
The Case Doctors explore what legal recourse Taylor Swift fans might have when the tickets they bought for $14,000 didn’t turn out to be what they paid for. Plus, John Simon and...
With over 40 years of courtroom experience, attorney Peter Dunne is still learning by teaching. Hear some of his favorite lessons from the classroom and the courtroom.
John Simon remarked, “If the jury thinks this case is about rocks, you’re in trouble.” How we creatively framed the case and presented punitives set our client up for a major win.
What to do when your client wants to sue for nondisclosure of paranormal interference. Plus, is there a case when a service dog literally crashes a wedding? Alvin shares how a personal...
Dissecting a $109 Million Verdict on a Business Litigation case: Attorneys Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail join The Jury is Out to discuss how they creatively framed the case and presented punitives...
Don Schlapprizzi discusses significant changes in the legal practice and how he endured being lead counsel on a 90-day civil jury trial…the longest in Missouri history.
The Case Doctors explore questions from viewers about how best to select an expert witness for a case and ponder whether lawyers really need law school. Plus, John recalls how one client’s...
One of the most highly respected attorneys in Missouri, Don Schlapprizzi shares personal experiences and lessons learned through more than 350 cases.
In our continuing conversation, John, Tim and Dan Ryan share more great trial stories. You can’t make this stuff up, but you can laugh and learn from it.
The Case Doctors tackle questions from an attorney handling a case on behalf of a client suing for negligent misrepresentation after investing in stocks on the advice of a psychic and losing...
With over 30 years experience, attorney Dan Ryan has plenty of stories. Part One begins with bar exam anecdotes and leads into literally mopping up during a trial.
You’ve secured the scene and gathered your cause and origin evidence. So who will you include in the litigation?
How do you assess a product fire case? Follow our analysis and get some key insights as we begin to work up an intake on a tragic hospice bed fire.
How do you save a case after a client announces the litigation process is too stressful and they don’t want to move forward with the case while under oath during a deposition?...
If you just prep your client an hour before their depo, you are doing them a disservice. Tune infor our final tips on how to improve your client’s depo.
Your client has a story to tell, but how they tell it may determine whether or not you win the case. Create the best possible impression by avoiding these pitfalls in your...
An attorney asks The Case Doctors how to handle a situation where a client is terrified of confronting the person who harmed them in court, and how to help them find the...
Part Two provides six strategies to help remove unfavorable jurors, better frame your case and deal with damages. But to do so, you must focus on the worst part of your case...
Our first six rules address how to ask questions, how to listen and ways to probe sensitive issues during voir dire.
Viewers want to know how The Case Doctors handle unreasonable and obstructionist opposing counsel, as well as what point they would involve the Court during contentious discovery and negotiations. Plus, how one...
Do you know how the government can define away your property rights? Or the basis for the Lemonade Freedom Movement? Through public interest litigation, Attorney David Roland fights for our mutual humanity.
Our conversation with Constitutional lawyer David Roland continues as he discusses recent challenges to your rights and how you can hold task forces and government accountable.
The Case Doctors discuss managing defensive clients with a short temper in the face of tough questions, and how exploding e-cigarette batteries got removed to federal court.
David Roland founded the Freedom Center of Missouri to pursue legal protection of our constitutional rights to economic liberty and free speech. Our three-part series is a vital refresher on landmark cases...
This groundbreaking litigation about defective baby formula causing catastrophic necrotizing enterocolitis in premature newborns pits marketing against medicine.
In this inaugural episode, The Case Doctors share their diagnosis on cases involving a client who waited before seeking treatment for their injuries and offer a strategy on a case involving a...
Veteran trial attorneys John G. Simon and Alvin Wolff answer questions from other attorneys about various case scenarios, offering insight into how they would handle litigation situations. In The Case Doctors, attorneys...
Plaintiff attorney Jake Plattenberger used innovative trial techniques to overcome key excluded evidence in a tragic design defect case.
Everyone said they couldn’t win this case. But being the most prepared people in the room helped Dave Cates and Katie St. John secure a significant verdict in a difficult venue.
Attorney Dave Cates partnered with Tim Cronin on a recent product case where the judge ordered a new trial based on defense misconduct. We’ll share the details and discuss how getting too...
Now that you’ve built your case to include punitive damages, we’ll discuss ways to turn your case into a cause and address punitive damages at each state of the trial.
In our continuing series on punitive damages, we explore the value of post-incident conduct and discuss powerful ways to frame your case.
How do you identify potential punitive damages in your case? We’ll give examples on how to get creative and broaden your focus during discovery.
We believe punitive damages exist in almost every case. In the first episode of our series, we begin by exploring 3 fundamental truths about punitive damages.
Dissecting a $535 million verdict in sexual assault case Attorneys Tim Cronin, John G. Simon and Nathan Perlmutter discuss the strategies and approach they took to a case involving a 13-year-old victim...
Our continuing discussion on legal research examines the strengths and weaknesses of AI and the importance of deep and complete human analysis of all research.
That search bar is not always your most efficient research tool. Expert law librarian and attorney MJ Voss explains how to build a research log that will help you refine your search...
Simon Law Firm Trial Attorney Patrick McPhail discusses how much you should reveal about the big issues in your case and how to prepare for rehabilitation efforts from opposing counsel.
Selecting jurors that are open to really hearing the facts of your case is the foundation of a winning trial strategy. Simon Law Firm Trial Attorney Patrick McPhail shares his insights on...
Artificial intelligence will not replace lawyers. It will replace the lawyers that don’t know how to use AI. Part Two of our roundtable discussion highlights ways AI can make your practice 30-80%...
Software and AI have become a significant part of today’s patent litigation landscape. Our round table of expert patent attorneys explains the ongoing impact of the 2014 Alice decision and examines the...
Ed Herman discusses the power of brand affection in marketing. The firm’s Emmy Award winning corporate videos, “Three Layers Eating Sandwiches” “Ed Versus” “Terry’s Safety Squad” and others have been watched for...
Should business decisions in your firm be driven by data or experience or both? Ed Herman explains the nuts and bolts of growing a firm and the importance of intake.
As managing partner at St. Louis based Brown and Crouppen, Ed Herman has grown the firm by shrinking in strategic ways. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about life and business with...
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