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The Rapid-Response Playbook Trucking Companies Use After a Crash, and How to Beat It
Make Your Case host Joe Douglass (left) talks with trial lawyer Tim Semelroth about the investigative and courtroom strategies that define modern trucking litigation. Minutes after a semi-truck crash, while police are still taping off the scene, the trucking company’s rapid-response playbook is already in motion. Investigators arrive fast, taking measurements, interviewing witnesses, and shaping the defense narrative before the injured person even reaches the hospital. “They
Oct 143 min read


A $100 Million Verdict, a Key Piece of Excluded Evidence — and the Lawyers Who Made It Work
The trial team behind a record-breaking $100M verdict on Clear Eyed Media's Make Your Case podcast, discussing strategy, lessons, and...
Aug 204 min read


What Oregon Trial Lawyers Can Learn from a 'Catnapping' Case — and a Nearly $1.4 Million Jury Verdict
Joe Douglass (left), host of Clear Eyed Media's Make Your Case podcast, talks with Michael Fuller, a trial attorney in Portland, Oregon....
Jul 23 min read


How Appellate Attorney Lisa Parlagreco Helped Win a $36.5M Verdict with Science, Strategy, and a VHS Tape
Joe Douglass, host of Clear Eyed Media's Make Your Case podcast, talks with Lisa Parlagreco, an appellate attorney in Massachusetts. What...
Jun 32 min read


How One Case Helped Launch a Personal Injury Law Firm — and a New Purpose
Joe Douglass, host of Clear Eyed Media's Make Your Case podcast, talks with Damon Hudson, a personal injury attorney in New Mexico. From...
Jun 32 min read


What a Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer Learned from Losing Sleep and Winning Trials
Josh Baron, a criminal defense attorney in Lehi, Utah, talks with Joe Douglass, host of Clear Eyed Media's Make Your Case podcast. Josh...
Jun 31 min read


How Personal Injury Lawyer Kurt London Went from Freeing the Innocent to Fighting Insurance Giants
In this episode of Make Your Case, personal injury attorney Kurt London shares how his early work with the Innocence Project shaped his approach to legal storytelling, depositions, and building trust with juries. From tracking down witnesses in decades-old wrongful conviction cases to helping injury victims fight insurance companies, Kurt explains why “slow is fast” in law—and how strategy and empathy go hand in hand.
Jun 32 min read


Mitigation Videos That Win Second Chances in Criminal Defense
In criminal defense, the stakes are high, and every detail matters. While facts and evidence are critical, the ability to tell a...
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Effective Interview Techniques: Lessons from 16+ Years in Journalism
Whether you're a print, digital, or broadcast journalist or an attorney conducting an initial consultation, a deposition, or a witness...
Nov 4, 20244 min read


The Critical Role of Gathering in Legal Video Storytelling
When you're setting out to create a settlement documentary or demand video, it's not just about shooting compelling footage—it's about...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


How Public Records Requests Can Be Critical in Winning Lawsuits
When you're fighting a legal battle, every piece of evidence matters, but some of the most critical information might not come from your...
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Mastering the 'WTF' Factor: How to Hook Your Audience from the Start
What we don't want is to be boring. Because if no one’s paying attention, you’re dead. Imagine this: you’re presenting a critical case to...
Aug 2, 20242 min read


What TV Reporters Really Do and Why It Can Be So Helpful to Lawyers
During my 16+ years working in TV news as an investigative reporter, producer, and editor in Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and...
Jul 23, 20242 min read


The Art of ‘Show, Don’t Tell’: The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Legal Public Relations
If you’re looking to hire a lawyer, who would more likely earn your business? An attorney who tells you they’re great, or one profiled in...
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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