In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by a lawyer often described as the “king” of Texas medical malpractice, Jim Perdue, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win in the courtroom. With more than 50 years of trial experience, Jim pulls back the curtain on the strategies that changed trial law. He makes it clear that juries don’t decide who makes the better argument, they decide which story they believe. From bold courtroom tactics to the role of creativ...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by trial lawyer Adam Malone for a thoughtful and personal conversation about the experiences that shape great trial lawyers and what it takes to connect with a jury. Drawing on his upbringing in South Georgia and a career influenced by watching his father’s career, Adam shares lessons rooted in real courtroom experience. From trying difficult medical malpractice cases in challenging venues to developing his own voice as a lawyer, h...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases. Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” moments that shape cases—and showing how, while facts matter, it’s the perception of those...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood mock trials to high-stakes verdicts, this episode explores w...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ER. Listen today as we discuss: What really happens dur...

Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury! To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial. Listen as we discuss: What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing argumentsHow expert credibility, clear communication, and strong visuals shaped...

In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss: What a "never event" is and why surgical fires still happenThe critical system failures that lead to thes...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode, where we continue our conversation with Dillon Diamond, a former juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Dillon shared what it was like to be selected as a juror and the challenges of reaching a unanimous verdict in complex cases. Now, we go even deeper into the jury deliberation process as Dillon takes us behind closed doors of the jury room. Listen today, and subscribe ...

In this two-part episode of Face the Jury, we’re doing something that has rarely—if ever—been done on a legal podcast. We’re going behind the scenes of a 3-week-long medical malpractice trial and talking with a juror about his perspective on the whole process. We’re joined by Dillon Diamond, a high school languages teacher in the Fulton County Public School System, who was selected as a juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Jack Buckelew, a client who fought tirelessly for justice after his son, Jonathan, suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence. Jack shares the emotional and financial toll of a years-long legal battle, resulting in a $75 million verdict—one that ensured Jonathan’s survival and care, but their fight is still ongoing. Listen today as we discuss: The reality of life after a devastating medical errorThe impact of Georgia’s prop...