Rick Friedman On Damages Evolving
In the year 2001, David Ball on Damages took our community of approximately 100,000 plaintiffs’ lawyers by storm. It is fair to say that with one little noticed exception, Damages...
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Rick Friedman On Damages Evolving
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$32 Million Verdict against ExxonMobil
$32 Million Verdict against ExxonMobil
Trial Guides is thrilled to report another groundbreaking decision for injured workers. The Chicago-based firm of Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates recently received a $32 million verdict against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation...
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Lessons from Ball, Rowley Transform $25,000 Offer into $512,000 Verdict
Lessons from Ball, Rowley Transform $25,000 Offer into $512,000 Verdict
Congratulations to Trial Guides reader Ross Pesek on receiving a substantial verdict for a client with multiple pre-existing conditions. This $512,000 verdict—more than twenty times the defense’s best pre-trial offer—grew...
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David Ball on Flashpoints in Trial
David Ball on Flashpoints in Trial
Trial consultant David Ball discusses how to strengthen your damages arguments by using flashpoints to frame your cases and understand how jurors are likely to respond to different harms.
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Dormer Harpring, LLC, Clinches $8.26M Verdict in E-Scooter Case
Dormer Harpring, LLC, Clinches $8.26M Verdict in E-Scooter Case
Trial Guides is thrilled to announce a stellar verdict on behalf of our customers. A Denver jury just returned an $8.26 million verdict under the Colorado Premises Liability Act in...
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Keith Mitnik on Closing Argument in 7-Figure Car Crash Case
Keith Mitnik on Closing Argument in 7-Figure Car Crash Case
In chapter 6 of his book, Deeper Cuts, trial lawyer Keith Mitnik shares an example closing argument he gave in a car crash case that resulted in a 7-figure win...
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Top 10 Factors for Law Firms Ranking #1 on Google
Top 10 Factors for Law Firms Ranking #1 on Google
Insights from Trial Guides Digital Marketing for law firms. If you want your law firm website to rank higher on Google in 2025, you need to focus on the...
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Beating the Defense Playbook in Disc Injury Cases
Beating the Defense Playbook in Disc Injury Cases
In this excerpt from Robert Simon's book, Trying Disc Injury Cases, contributing author Steve Rosen breaks down the standard playbook defense firms follow in disc injury cases and provides insights...
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The Definitive Guide to Using FRCP 30(b)(6) Depositions in Suing Governmental Agencies
The Definitive Guide to Using FRCP 30(b)(6) Depositions in Suing Governmental Agencies
FRCP 30(b)(6) depositions are a critical tool for plaintiffs suing governmental agencies. By carefully drafting deposition notices, collaborating with opposing counsel, understanding privilege boundaries, and insisting on thorough preparation, litigants...
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The Definitive Guide for Lawyers: How to Take a Deposition
The Definitive Guide for Lawyers: How to Take a Deposition
Depositions are a cornerstone of the discovery process in litigation. Mastering the art of taking a deposition is essential for lawyers seeking to build strong cases, uncover critical facts, and...
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California PMQ Depositions vs. FRCP 30(b)(6): Key Differences for Litigators
California PMQ Depositions vs. FRCP 30(b)(6): Key Differences for Litigators
California's Person Most Qualified (PMQ) depositions and federal FRCP 30(b)(6) depositions both enable organizational discovery but differ critically in procedure, admissibility, and strategic execution. While FRCP 30(b)(6) allows federal litigants...
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Does FRCP 30(b)(6) Apply in State Court? A Litigation Guide
Does FRCP 30(b)(6) Apply in State Court? A Litigation Guide
FRCP 30(b)(6) is a cornerstone of federal discovery, enabling parties to depose businesses, organizations and governmental entities through designated representatives. However, this rule does not automatically apply in state courts,...
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FRCP 30(b)(6): The Ultimate Guide to Organizational Depositions in Federal Litigation
FRCP 30(b)(6): The Ultimate Guide to Organizational Depositions in Federal Litigation
If you’re involved in federal litigation—whether as in-house counsel, outside attorney, or a corporate representative—Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) is a crucial rule you must understand. Known informally as...