Trial Lawyer Tales Podcast

Trial Lawyer Tales

Feldman Shepherd
In this series of podcasts, Feldman Shepherd attorneys and guests “pull back the curtain” on the high-stakes world of catastrophic personal injury litigation. These podcasts cover a wide range of topics including notable cases, techniques and skills for all phases of litigation and trial, the latest developments in the law, and tips for surviving (and thriving) as an attorney. And yes, expect to hear amusing stories, as only a trial lawyer can tell them.
Inclined Sleepers: The Hidden Danger in Your Nursery
Feldman Shepherd product liability attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and Edward S. Goldis discuss the dangers of inclined infant sleepers and why reports of 73 infant deaths and more than 1,000 incidents were allowed to mount for 14 years at the Consumer Product Safety Commission before the CPSC warned consumers and manufacturers finally began recalling these products.
Jul 31, 2020
34 min
Boeing’s 737 MAX: A Crisis in Safety - Part 1
Aviation attorney/licensed pilot G. Scott Vezina explains the history of Boeing’s 737 MAX and takes listeners “inside the cockpit” to understand why the plane crashed twice, killing hundreds of people, before aviation authorities worldwide grounded it.
Feb 13, 2020
25 min
Building Your Professional Network for Young Lawyers
No young attorney has ever died from networking, but many have felt extraordinarily uncomfortable. From business lunches, to Thanksgiving gifts, to surviving (and thriving) in a room full of strangers, Bethany and JP share their true stories and sound advice on how to build a professional network — and why it’s worth the effort.
Feb 4, 2020
1 hr 17 min
Surviving and Thriving: Tips for Young Lawyers
From writing briefs, to dealing with your expert witness who drops the F-bomb, to going heard-to-head with more experienced lawyers, Feldman Shepherd attorneys Bethany R. Nikitenko and James P. Faunes share their tips, strategies and survival techniques for young lawyers. And yes, a few funny stories.
Dec 24, 2019
59 min
Deadly Dresser Tip-Overs
Feldman Shepherd product liability attorneys Alan M. Feldman, Daniel J. Mann and Edward S. Goldis discuss why dresser tip-overs occur, how tip-overs can be prevented and the legal remedies available. They are joined by former Feldman Shepherd clients Crystal Ellis and Janet McGee who each lost a child to an IKEA dresser tip-over accident. Crystal and Janet share their personal experiences with furniture tip-overs and how they channeled their grief into a mission to promote safety.
Dec 10, 2019
49 min