Bad Law Worse Facts

Sep 03 2024 39 ep. 49 mins 3

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A podcast for young attorneys. We collaborate with successful attorneys to bring young attorneys bits of wisdom. Whether it is choosing your practice or strengthening your trial technique. A podcast that takes a whimsical stance on serious topics

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Being Aggressive and Staying on Offense as a Plaintiff Attorney w David Bergen

Sep 03 2024 46 mins

David Bergen from the Buzbee law firm discusses a case involving a mining accident that resulted in a wrongful death. Initially, the defense claimed it was operator error and blamed the deceased for the accident. However, through extensive investigation and depositions, Bergen discovered evidence that the brakes on the truck had been systematically failing. He also found witnesses

Michael Takla Interview on the Dirty Verdict

Aug 20 2024 56 mins

Michael Takla went on the Dirty Verdict's Podcast to discuss his background, why he became a plaintiff lawyer, and how he gets cases resolved. Main Topics Discussed: -The hosts' playful banter, including Kyle's Schwarzenegger impression and a roast session with Mike Takla. -Mike Takla’s legal podcast Bad Law and his experiences with notable guests like Randy Sorrels

Big Rig Justice w Michael Cowen

Aug 05 2024 57 mins

We sat down with Michael Cowen, Partner of Cowen Rodriguez Peacok, author of Big Rig Justice, and host of Trial Lawyer Nation. We spoke about trucking cases and his most recent verdict of $4 million dollars on a tough liability trucking case. Want the book? Use promo code BLWF10 at Trial Guides to get 10% off your purchase.

A Different Approach to Stowers Bad Faith w Shane McGuire

Jun 17 2024 49 mins

Shane McGuire shares a case where he turned a default judgment of $500,000.00 into a $2.5 million settlement. Sea Harbor, the insurance company, failed to show up at trial, resulting in a default judgment. Shane used the DTPA action instead of the utilizing the Stowers assignment option. During depositions, he uncovered evidence of the insurance company's refusal to pay claim

Driving While Distracted w Todd Clement

May 31 2024 38 mins

We sat down with Tod Clement to discuss distracted driving and how to pin down use of a cellphone while driving. Have a case you want to work Todd Clement. Email him at [email protected] Want to contact us? [email protected] Like the podcast? Leave a review so other listeners can find us!

Legal Lessons: Planting Seeds, Facing Losses, and Succeeding in Law

Mar 12 2024 47 mins

Welcome to the sixth episode of Bad Law Worse Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Michael Alder, Owner & Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw. The episode explores the theme of stepping outside one's comfort zone in the legal profession, shedding light on the growth and success that often follows such bold moves. Alder shares personal anecdotes, including the plant

Networking on Steroids: Trial Lawyers University with Dan Ambrose

Nov 13 2023 58 mins

Welcome to the fifth episode of Bad Law Worse Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Dan Ambrose, Chancellor of Trial Lawyers University. Michael and Dan deep dive into what TLU is all about, how Dan got into case analysis, and the importance of putting in the work. You don’t want to miss this informative discussion! Hosts: Michael Takla Guest: Dan Ambrose, Chancellor o

Mastering the Courtroom: Unpacking the Alex Jones Trial with Bill Ogden

Oct 10 2023 55 mins

Welcome back to the fourth episode of Bad Law Wosre Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Bill Ogden, Partner at Farrar & Ball, LLP. They discuss Bill’s part in the infamous Alex Jones case, diving deep into how he and his team prepared for the case, the power of dropping the outline in the deposition, and the key role that a few impressive lawyers held during this

Exposing the Truth in the Food Industry

Sep 12 2023 44 mins

Welcome to "Bad Law Worse Facts," hosted by Michael Takla, where insightful legal discussions meet compelling narratives. In full and interesting this episode, we dive deep into what our guest Bill Marler, a food safety lawyer and attorney, does. We start the show by discussing the Netflix documentary ‘Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food: Everything You Need to Kn

Unveiling Truth: Navigating Depositions

Aug 28 2023 58 mins

Welcome to "Bad Law Worse Facts," hosted by Michael Takla, where insightful legal discussions meet compelling narratives. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Philip Miller, the distinguished author of "Advanced Depositions Strategy and Practice." Our conversation delves deep into the art of depositions – when, why, and how to deploy them effectively. But that's not al