Settlement Nation

Oct 16 2024 70 ep. 33 mins 8
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Conversations with leading trial lawyers and settlement professionals on topics ranging from advice and strategies from top trial lawyers, settlement planning for plaintiffs, tax planning for attorneys, and future innovations in the legal and insurance industries. Brought to you by Independent Life, the only plaintiff focused structured settlement provider, and hosted by Courtney Barber. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Settlement Nation podcast are those of the guests, and not necessarily those of Independent Life or its affiliates.

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EvenUp: Closing the Justice Gap Through Technology and AI with Ray Mieszaniec

Oct 16 2024 39 mins  
Send me a text messageIn this episode, Courtney discusses all things technology and AI with the COO of EvenUp, Ray Mieszaniec, exploring how their groundbreaking Claims Intelligence Platform™ is THE solution for personal injury law firms. EvenUp, featured in Forbes "Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024", having also recently announced $135 million in new funding, provides complete i

Leveraging AI For Massive Legal Growth with Bob Simon & Jakob Norman (Part 2)

Oct 09 2024 18 mins  
Send me a text messageIn Part 2 of this episode, Courtney sits down with legal innovators Bob Simon (Simon Law Group) and Jakob Norman (Trial Lawyers For Justice), to explore how AI is transforming the legal landscape. They explore how AI tools can streamline content production, the importance of social media platforms for lawyers and how to identify which tools to use for your mar

Leveraging AI For Massive Legal Growth with Bob Simon & Jakob Norman (Part 1)

Sep 18 2024 22 mins  
Send me a text messageIn Part 1 of this episode, Courtney sits down with legal innovators Bob Simon (Simon Law Group) and Jakob Norman (Trial Lawyers For Justice), to explore how AI is transforming the legal landscape. From streamlining legal research and document review, to amplifying content marketing efforts, AI is proving to be a game-changer for law firms. Bob & Jakob also

Things We Love & Need: 5 Genius Travel Buys For Trial Lawyers

Jul 23 2024 22 mins  
Send me a text messageWelcome back to the show and to 'Things We Love & Need', the series that showcases simple and effective items that support the busy trial lawyer on the go! In this episode I cover 5 items that will streamline your travel experience and keep you prepared for anything: a pop up work station, an ultra compact and powerful phone charger, a way to keep fresh af

Applying Pressure on the Defense with James Murphy

Jun 24 2024 36 mins  
Send me a text messageIn this episode of Settlement Nation, James (Jim) Murphy from Claggett & Sykes Law Firm dives deep into his strategies for applying pressure on the defense, by conducting thorough insurance discovery. After 20 years working as an insurance defense attorney, Jim knows the critical questions plaintiff attorneys must ask to uncover all layers of coverage, inc

Exclusive: Introducing Brutal Honesty with National Trial Lawyer Nick Rowley

May 09 2024 3 mins  
Send me a text messageTune in to this bonus episode of Settlement Nation as we discuss the launch of renowned trial lawyer Nick Rowley's new podcast - Brutal Honesty. This special episode offers a exclusive glimpse into the topics he will be covering each episode with listeners, sharing insights, expertise and stories from the courtroom and beyond. Whether you're a legal aficionado

Tactical Law: Building a Successful Trial Firm with Matt Granda

Apr 23 2024 47 mins  
Send me a text messageIn this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Matt Granda, the Managing Partner of Claggett and Sykes Law Firm. As well as being a personal injury lawyer, Matt oversees all of the operations and the 'business' of Claggett and Sykes, growing the firm to over 60 employees, 20 attorneys and 2 locations. Today we dive into actionable advice on building your fir

Deciphering mTBI in the Courtroom with Trial Lawyer Nolan Drafahl

Mar 18 2024 42 mins  
Send me a text messageIn this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seriously harmed. Today we get REAL with all of our listeners, talking through the types of cases primarily seen in most o

War Chest Wednesday: Transforming How Trial Lawyers Connect, Learn & Engage

Jan 31 2024 18 mins  
Send me a text messageWelcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined Bob Dryzgula, the Co-Founder of Function4, powering the largest industry event databases in financial services, and now, law. Bob shares a brand new, industry breaking launch - The Trial Lawyers Events Hub, where t

Trying the Lie with Trial Lawyers For Justice

Jan 14 2024 76 mins  
Send me a text messageWelcome back to the show in 2024! In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Jakob Norman and Brian Ward from Trial Lawyers For Justice. Jakob and Brian break down their $63M verdict against Chevron for covering up a toxic chemical pit, using Trial by Human techniques that they teach nationwide on their roadshow. Practising what they preach, both trial