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Hosted by Elizabeth Larrick | Trial Consultant · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 150 episodes
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Trial Lawyer Prep is a biweekly podcast about the craft of building successful plaintiff cases — from the moment a case walks in the door to the outcome that closes it, whether that's a jury verdict or settlement. Each episode is a how-to: focus group methodology, witness preparation, persuasion and case themes, trial tactics, deposition strategy, and case preparation that delivers the best possible outcome for your client.Hosted by Elizabeth Larrick — a former plaintiff personal injury attorney turned trial consultant — the show pulls back the curtain on the work that happens behind the scenes to build stronger cases. Episodes alternate between solo deep-dives on specific tactics and conversations with trial lawyers who are doing the work.
Elizabeth Larrick | Trial Consultant hosts Trial Lawyer Prep, a education show with 150 episodes published.
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Judge rules can make or break your trial, and most lawyers are looking at the wrong document first. If you are headed to trial, this episode shows why the judge's trial rules, schedule, and persona matter more than simpl
In our last episode, we learned about Michelle Gessner's recent trial in North Carolina, where she was forced to pivot from a regular audio/video presentation, using modern technology, to a courtroom with no microphones,
My guest today, Michelle Gessner, joined the podcast back in December of 2024, where we discussed her $21 million verdict against Wells Fargo. Today she's back with the story of a recent verdict success in North Carolina
What if our assumptions about modern attention spans aren't accurate? We are all used to hearing that people have much, much shorter attention spans these days, thanks to social media, clickbait, algorithms, and a consta
For an effective discovery, case framing should start as early as possible. But be ready to pivot! Don't let the other side get the jump on you in framing a case, and put you in catch-up mode from the start. You need to
There is a crucial difference between timelines and sequences, and if you want jurors to see your case as plainly as you see it, you need to pay close attention. Today we explore not just how timelines help jurors unders
Five days before trial, a team chose to play defense witness deposition clips, instead of calling the witnesses live. Instinct tells us, training tells us: do it live. Live is better. Live is more persuasive. Live is muc
AI has hit the mainstream, and not just in everyday life, but in trial law and legal prep. The days of startups and experimental software have quickly evolved to comprehensive, through and reliable AI-based programs, use
Running a good focus group is really a lot like conducting a good trial: Fundamentally, it's about understanding people. And you don't need a psychology degree to do so. If you have an innate understanding for human beha
Heading into deposition prep, your clients are typically nervous, anxious, overwhelmed and lacking confidence. They are most likely in a situation they have never found themselves in before, and undoubtedly the stakes fe
We're all busy trial lawyers and specialists, typically juggling multiple cases at once. Time management and organization is crucial, and we can't allow ourselves to get overwhelmed, to risk impacting not just the case b
We know we live in an attention-deficit age, where attention spans and concentration levels are lower than ever. It's not just about social media though. These trends carry forward into every day life, including in the c
You're not going to be one of those lawyers that only starts thinking about a focus group 30 days before the trial, right? To make the most of the power and impact of focus groups, work backwards through this three-phase
The jury selection process is changing and evolving. Are you willing to be bold and confront jury selection challenges head-on? This was a popular and very actionable conversation that I had with Sharif Gray last year, w
Are you confident in knowing the difference between trial strategy and trial tactics? Because ultimately the question is, does your jury understand what you're doing? Today, we're looking at how to identify a clear strat
"What part of this story just doesn't hit you right?" How would a potential juror answer that question? We're talking about gut feeling, instinctive reaction: something that's there, and they're trying to put their finge
It's your favorite episodes, topics and themes from Trial Lawyer Prep in 2025, as reflected by the data: you know how much we love facts! I look at what you enjoyed the most, and why, with all the links below if you want
We're going back to the basics this week, asking, "Why do trial lawyers even do focus groups?" Focus groups are not primarily for determining case value or winning cases. Instead, focus groups provide valuable insights i
In this week's episode, we're looking at a powerful and often overlooked tool for persuasion: side-by-side comparisons. Discover how this method can simplify complex information and sway jury decisions in your favor. I s
Today, we're talking about the advantages of using virtual focus groups to enhance jury selection, especially in jurisdictions with limited voir dire. I share a real-life success story where a lawyer used virtual focus g
Elizabeth Larrick
trial lawyer, plaintiff personal injury attorney
4 appearances on this show
Dr. Peter Levine
developer of Somatic Experiencing® · Defense Management Institute
2 appearances on this show
Tim Bechtold
Bechtold Law Firm
1 appearance on this show
Michael Schwarz
Prairie Nation Creative
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Gessner
Wells Fargo
2 appearances on this show
Karl Seelbach
Skribe
1 appearance on this show
Rian Butler
butlerinjury.com
1 appearance on this show
Kiele Linroth Pace
Pace Firm
1 appearance on this show
Peter Levine
peterlawfirm.com
1 appearance on this show
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