The Litigation War Room

Remarkable Tax Resolution with Venar Ayar and Wendy Begres

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews tax attorneys Venar Ayar and Wendy Begress of Ayar Law. They share fascinating case stories, including an IRS settlement for a mere $13 and a $300,000 tax bill that was transformed into a $250,000 refund.

Max and his guests talk about strategies for dealing with IRS disputes for businesses and individuals, common client mistakes, and the explosive growth of Ayar Law. You'll also gain insights into how the IRS handles criminal investigations and strategies for effective client advocacy when dealing with tax authorities.

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Small Firm, Big Impact: J.J. Conway on High-Stakes Class Actions

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This episode features national employee benefits litigator J.J. Conway whose small firm has built a big reputation representing employees in mission-driven lawsuits. Host Maxwell Goss talks to J.J. about a class action he handled that changed how autism treatment is covered and another addressing pension fund abuse during Detroit's Kwame Kilpatrick era that had an impact on Detroit’s bankruptcy filing and saw city officials sent to prison. Don't miss J.J.'s insights on litigating employment cases, spotting potential class actions, and making a big impact with a lean team.

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The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.

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Mediation Mastery with Megan Bonanni and Ilan Scharf

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:03:00 -0500

On this episode host Max Goss facilitates a discussion with attorneys Megan Bonanni and Elon Scharf about a historic $380 million settlement for survivors of sexual abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar. The episode explores the litigation strategies, innovative settlement approaches, and the significant non-monetary terms secured to ensure justice for the survivors and institutional reforms for all those who come after these athletes.

Megan and Elon share insights on the challenges posed by institutional failures, how they collaborated with 500 plaintiffs and their legal teams, and the powerful role of survivor testimonies in influencing negotiations. The episode highlights the legal effort to secure both financial compensation and meaningful institutional change for over 500 survivors.

Episode outline

00:20 Brief Overview of the Scope of the Nassar Abuse and the Survivors’ Case

01:29 Participants and Their Roles

03:57 Megan Bonanni on the Criminal and Civil Cases

07:55 USA Gymnastics and Its Culture of Enablement

15:26 Ilan Scharf on Bankruptcy and Mediation Process

25:39 “Game of Thrones” - Negotiation Strategies and Challenges

33:18 Non-Monetary Relief and Important Institutional Reforms that didn’t Make Headlines

40:16 Final Thoughts and Takeaways from Megan Bonanni and Ilan Scharf

42:29 Closing Remarks

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Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0500

On this episode, host Maxwell Goss speaks with Chris Darrow about his dual role as a patent attorney and special master. Chris offers insights into his intellectual property work and details about his experience serving as a special master in nearly a hundred cases.

“[Working with a special master] is an opportunity for you to save money and more efficiently get your case to trial because a special master brings specialized knowledge. He or she can help you get to trial more easily, more efficiently, and hopefully more cheaply because you're not going to be butting heads on issues." - Chris Darrow

Max and Chris discuss bridging the knowledge gap for lay judges and juries in technical patent cases. Chris also talks about interesting cases including the "Rainbow Loom" patent case and the "Indoor Snowball Fight" copyright case. This episode offers an inside look at how special masters do their job and help parties resolve their disputes.

00:27 Meet Chris Darrow: Patent Attorney and Special Master

05:14 The Role and Responsibilities of a Special Master

16:19 Chris’s Notable Cases and Experiences

16:37 The Rainbow Loom Case

19:28 Understanding Claim Construction in Patent Cases

22:40 The Indoor Snowball Fight Copyright Case

26:04 How a Special Master Adds Value by Saving Time and Money

28:52 Final Thoughts on the Value of a Special Master and Getting in Touch

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Deposition Mastery with Shane Read

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0500

On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques.

"One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane Read

Max and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one.

00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed

00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies

01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career

03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony

04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition

07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques

17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions

20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses

24:47 The Importance of Preparation

25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony

27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning

31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition

34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room

38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions

40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions

43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0500

On this podcast episode, litigation attorney Maxwell Goss hosts the insightful and funny Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady. Suzanne has had a multifaceted career as an HR writer, keynote speaker, webinar company owner, and improvisational comedian.

Suzanne brings serious insights and her own witty brand of advice to a host of HR topics, including common mistakes employers make that can lead to lawsuits, the changing world of non-compete agreements, and the challenges of remote work. Suzanne also offers her candid (“Sorry if this gets you canceled, Max!”) views on gender and age discrimination and the impact of artificial intelligence in HR, and provides practical advice on handling employee terminations.

The personal anecdotes and valuable insights that Max and Suzanne share make this a great listen for litigating attorneys, HR professionals, and anyone interested in becoming a savvier, more effective leader in the workplace.

00:18 Meet Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady

02:12 What improv has to do with Leadership Training

04:29 Why 'Evil HR Lady'?

05:42 Human resources and legal intersections

07:50 Common HR missteps and how to avoid them

22:14 The use and abuse of AI in employee recruiting

23:21 The career impact of parenthood

24:03 AI and gender bias in the workplace

27:57 Legal complications created by remote work

35:36 The changing landscape of non-compete agreements

40:17 Best practices for employee termination

44:57 Suzanne’s final thoughts

You Might Go to Prison, Even though You're Innocent with Justin Brooks

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0500

The Litigation War Room kicks off Season 2 with an interview with Justin Brooks, founder of the California Innocence Project and author of You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent. Justin speaks with host Maxwell Goss about his work exonerating the wrongfully convicted. He brings both realism and hope in sharing his amazing and moving stories from the front lines of our justice system.

00:24 Introduction to Justin Brooks and his work

01:21 Expanding innocence projects in Latin America

04:10 Justin's defense of football star Brian Banks

08:10 The journey of writing You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent

09:44 Justin's appeal to the reader's self-interest

14:14 Defense of a client sentenced to death on a plea bargain

23:44 Defense of a client convicted based on false identification

29:53 Defense of client convicted because of debunked science

33:59 Advancements in forensic science and DNA testing

39:10 How cases come to the Innocence Project

46:37 Challenges and reflections on the criminal justice system

The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in trade secret, intellectual property, and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Litigation War Room

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Maxwell Goss is back in The Litigation War Room with the perfect blend of happy hour and litigation masterclass, where you'll hear leading litigation attorneys and thought leaders share their best war stories and winning strategies.

We're talking about actionable insights that will help you elevate your litigation game and win more cases.

Here's a preview:

Attorney and author Justin Brooks will share about how an innocence project director helps get the wrongly convicted off death row.
Deposition expert Shane Reed will offer important lessons about examining witnesses for maximum impact.
Suzanne Lucas, the evil HR lady, will join us for a lighthearted discussion about what HR professionals want every attorney to know.
IP attorney Chris Darrow will give us a peek behind the scenes of what a special master does in litigation and how to make the best use of them.

In addition to the attorney interviews you know and love, we will be mixing it up this season with author interviews, roundtables, and voices outside the law. It's going to be a lot of fun. I hope you'll join us on the Litigation War Room Season 2.

Learn more about Maxwell Goss and The Litigation War Room.

Real Estate Litigation with Michelle Harrell

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Attorney and host Maxwell Goss interviews Michelle Harrell, a partner and litigation attorney at Taft Law. Michelle tells the entertaining story of her epic, six-year battle against the City of Pontiac on behalf of her client, the owner of a commercial office complex in the City of Pontiac. Michelle discusses the twists and turns in the case and the amazing result she got for her client. This conversation includes many great takeaways for real estate litigation and for the litigation practice in general.

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00:18 – Introduction
01:54 – About Michelle Harrell
03:02 – Michelle on real estate litigation
03:38 – Ottawa Towers vs. City of Pontiac
24:25 – Condemnation action
37:34 – Michelle's advice for property disputes
40:36 – Litigating against the government

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Building a Business Law Firm with Mark Rossman

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss has a wide-ranging discussion with business litigator Mark Rossman of Rossman P.C., including war stories about business litigation and insights for building and managing a successful law firm.

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00:18 – Introduction
02:00 – About Mark Rossman
04:23 – Mark’s “Separation Litigation” Practice
12:45 – The shark and the moose
19:14 – The Bob Seger case
23:24 – Building a law firm
31:20 – The Business Law Symposium
34:02 – On niche practices

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Eminent Domain Litigation with Jerome Pesick

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Jerome Pesick, a leading litigator in the areas of eminent domain and land use law. A frequent author and speaker on eminent domain topics, Jerry is a trusted authority for several print and broadcast news outlets.

Jerry discusses some of the important matters he has handled, including a landmark case in which he secured for his client the largest eminent domain verdict in Michigan history. Throughout the interview, Jerry also provides useful insights on selecting a jury and on the unique challenges of litigating against government entities.

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“The appraisals are complicated. It’s something that most citizens never deal with in their everyday lives. So you have to get down into the nitty gritty, explaining to them the details of how we got here, what the property means to our client, and how the valuation process works.”

-Jerome Pesick

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00:18 – Introduction
01:32 – About Jerome Pesick
02:56 – What is eminent domain?
07:28 – Detroit v. Detroit Plaza Ltz. Partnership
17:04 – Juries and eminent domain
18:54 – Gordie Howe International Bridge
23:15 – Litigating against government entities
25:10 – Local politics and eminent domain
27:45 – Where to find Jerome Pesick online

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Jerry Pesick’s practice areas include eminent domain, condemnation, land use, and property taxation. Over his more than 40-year career, he has tried and settled condemnation cases across Michigan for tens of millions of dollars. He also regularly represents clients in major tax appeal cases involving all types of business properties throughout the state. Well-known for his talents and accomplishments, Jerry has represented clients in virtually every major condemnation project in Michigan, such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge; Poletown; the Detroit Waterfront Casino and Reclamation Project; Comerica Park and Ford Field; the I-696, M-59, M-5, Northwestern Connectors; and many others.

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Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Chris Melcher

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this podcast episode, Maxwell Goss interviews celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher Melcher. Chris has been quoted and featured in media outlets including ABC News, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and Entertainment Tonight. Chris gives his take on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and the custody battles between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He also provides insights for all lawyers on how to handle cases involving explosive personal allegations.

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“Gone are the days of being quiet . . . Social media is dominant.

Anyone can create a social media post, and if it’s about something interesting enough, it can just take off. I don’t think we have the luxury of waiting and saying, ‘let’s think about this for three weeks.'”

-Christopher Melcher

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00:18 – Introduction
01:12 – About Christopher Melcher
02:55 – How Chris got into celebrity divorce law
05:08 – Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard
13:58 – The "Me Too" movement and the Depp/Heard trial
18:39 – Likeability and credibility
24:15 – The verdict and its implications
26:11 – The Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie saga
33:40 – Advice to attorneys handling bad facts
36:36 – The pros and cons of going public
39:08 – Where to find Chris Melcher online

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Christopher Melcher represents A-list celebrities, business owners, and trust beneficiaries in high-stakes divorces. With deep experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements, Chris provides tactical representation in the most challenging family law disputes. Chris has presented about 200 continuing legal education programs on complex family law issues, and wrote the only treatise on California premarital agreement law. Chris is also an adjunct professor of family law at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu.

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Tackling “Impossible” Cases with Daniel Callahan

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with legendary California litigator, Dan Callahan. Dan has the rare distinction of having achieved record verdicts and settlements in business, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and employment litigation. Dan discusses some of his biggest wins, including the $934 million jury verdict in a business contract and fraud case. Dan also talks about how he uses creativity and hard work to tackle what he calls “impossible" cases.

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“I prepare to meet the big bad wolf, the Goliath, in the courtroom.

So I make my opposition into Goliath.

And when we show up in trial, they are not really Goliath.

But we come prepared to beat Goliath, and that’s why we get the results.”

-Daniel Callahan

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01:28 - About Dan Callahan and his law practice
05:52 – The importance of creativity in litigation
11:34 – Neria vs. The City of Dana Point
16:16 – The Beckman Coulter case
20:59 – What a $900M+ verdict did for Dan’s law practice
21:48 – The Farmers Insurance case
23:43 – How Dan prepares for a case
26:53 – Dan’s advice for litigators taking on difficult cases
29:02 – The importance of preparation in litigation
31:06 – Where to find Dan Callahan online

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Daniel Callahan opened his own law office on St. Patrick’s Day in 1984. Throughout his career, Daniel J. Callahan has always been known as one of the top trial attorneys in California. Daniel Callahan also provides corporate consulting to law firms and lawyers regarding litigation and strategy through Callahan Consulting Group LLC.

Dan’s notable jury verdicts included a $934,000,000 jury verdict obtained after a three-month jury trial in a complex business dispute entitled Beckman Coulter vs. Flextronics. This unanimous verdict was the largest in California in 2003 and remains the largest in Orange County history. He also went on to obtain a $50,000,000 settlement in a road design case against the City of Dana Point. Exclusive of large class actions, this continues to be the largest personal injury settlement in United States history. Dan also obtained, after a two-month jury trial, a $38 million settlement on behalf of a class of newspaper delivery drivers against The Orange County Register. This is still the highest employment settlement in Orange County’s history.

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Special Replay: Building a "Fireproof" Law Firm with Mike Morse

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0500

On this special replay, we return to Max's interview with Mike Morse, a high-profile attorney known for his entertaining TV ads and his impressive wins on behalf of injured clients. Mike is the author of Fireproof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike talks about how he went from being a true solo to becoming a household name. Mike shares some of his secrets for building what he calls a “fireproof” law firm.

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“What is the lawyer’s biggest case? The biggest thing in their life is their law firm. And I don’t see the same preparation in running a law firm as I do running their biggest case. . . . Spend at least the amount of time running your law firm that you do on your biggest case.”

-Mike Morse

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00:19 – Introduction
02:23 – About Mike Morse’s practice
05:09 – The importance of delegation
06:58 – Why Mike decided to write Fireproof
08:38 – COVID’s impact on law firms
09:24 – Mike’s television ads
13:26 – The Jesus Moreno Case
17:46 – Why Mike wrote Fireproof
21:14 – Running a law firm like a business
23:43 – The “Legal Jumbotron”
25:37 – How Mike answers skeptics
28:23 – Concluding remarks

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Mike Morse is the founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, the largest personal injury firm in Michigan. Mike lectures across the country on the practice of law and how to build a successful law firm. Recently, he was named a #1 Amazon Best-selling author for his book on this topic, FireProof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law From from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike also hosts a weekly podcast, Open Mike, where he shares advice on the law and brings important legal topics to the forefront. He is also involved with many charitable organizations including Project Backpack, a program he founded that provides free backpacks and school supplies to students in need.

Mike has received many awards and accolades, including being named one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The National Law Journal and The Trial Lawyer Magazine, Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law, DBiz Top Lawyer, and Super Lawyer’s Top Rated Lawyer. Mike has also received multiple Golden Gavel Awards for his award-winning commercials and garnered coverage from prominent news outlets and renowned publications such as The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Lawyers Weekly. He is often featured as a legal advisor on local news broadcasts in metro Detroit.

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Killer Cross-Examination with Neil Rockind

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with prominent criminal defense attorney Neil Rockind. Neil talks about his victory in securing the acquittal of an individual charged with reckless driving following the highly publicized tragic death of a police officer. Neil shares insights on many aspects of trial practice, including the importance of humanizing the defendant, dealing with public scrutiny in high-profile cases, and how cross-examination can make or break your case.

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00:18 - Introduction
01:57 - About Neil Rockind and his law practice
03:43 – Some of Neil's high-profile cases
05:10 – Oxford school case
07:37 – "Killer" cross-examination
11:33 – Learning effective cross-examination
16:32 – People vs. Charles Warren
16:58 – The criminalization of driving offenses
23:38 – Hindsight bias
30:20 – Cross-examination of the lead investigator
33:35 – Verdict in the Charles Warren case
37:21 – Handling cases with intense public scrutiny
40:41 – Where to find Neil Rockind online

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Jury Acquits Man in Traffic Death of State Trooper

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Protecting Shareholder Rights with Sara MacWilliams

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Litigation War Room, Maxwell Goss speaks with Sara MacWilliams, a business litigator described by one judge as an “outstanding legal mind” who “refuted all the claims made [by her opponent] with assurance and aplomb.” Sara talks about an important recent case she handled that clarified and amplified the rights of corporate shareholders. Sara provides insights about shareholder litigation and successfully litigating unresolved questions of law.

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01:59 - About Sara MacWilliams and her law practice
05:11 - Murphy v. Inman
09:26 - Cash-out mergers
13:12 - Derivative versus direct claims
18:00 - Corporate fiduciary duties
20:00 - The opinion in Murphy v. Inman
22:16 - Test for identifying direct claims
24:17 - Duties of directors to shareholders
27:13 - Broader implications of Murphy v. Inman
30:58 - Sara's advice for attorneys
32:45 - Where to find Sara MacWilliams online

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Countering Scorched Earth Tactics with Doug Lalone

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Maxwell Goss speaks with Doug Lalone, an engineer and patent attorney with the intellectual property firm Fishman Stewart. Doug tells the story of a very interesting case he handled involving a design patent for a rifle scope. The case involved not only cutting-edge issues in IP law but also intersected with a criminal prosecution. Doug offers insights on dealing with scorched earth litigation tactics and putting together a winning strategy in high-stakes cases.

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00:19 – Introduction
01:49 – About Doug Lalone
04:20 – Doug’s involvement with ACG
05:13 – The Leepers rifle scope case
12:41 – Trade dress infringement
16:25 – Functionality and trade dress
22:04 – Resolution of the rifle scope case
24:18 – Doug’s advice for dealing with scorched earth litigators
26:20 – Pleading the fifth in a civil case
30:52 – Where to find Doug Lalone online
31:38 – Sponsor Spotlight: Shaun Fitzpatrick of Fortz Legal Support

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Effective Depositions with Nicole Westbrook

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:45:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss chats with Nicole Westbrook, a litigation partner with the law firm of Jones & Keller in Denver, Colorado. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nicole discusses deposition skills, the pros and cons of arbitration, the challenges of remote technology, and her advocacy for women in the law.

Nicole also dives into an interesting case she handled concerning a multi-level marketing business, and talks about some of the unique legal challenges facing players in that industry.

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00:18 – Introduction
01:18 – About Nicole Westbrook
02:19 – Legal challenges for multi-level marketing (MLM) companies
08:45 – Nicole’s federal clerkship
12:12 – Retaining women in the legal practice
14:10 – Nicole’s work with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
15:47 – Preparing for depositions
18:11 – A recent case involving an MLM business
22:25 – Nicole’s critique of the arbitration system
26:10 – The challenges of remote depositions
35:11 – Nicole’s advice on conducting an effective deposition
37:47 – Where to find Nicole Westbrook online

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Non-Compete Litigation with Daniel Quick

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss chats with Daniel Quick, a leading business litigator, partner with Dickinson Wright, and co-author of Michigan Business Torts.

Dan discusses his successful litigation and trial of a non-compete case against celebrity chef Matt Prentice. Dan discusses the fascinating facts of this case and the interesting opinion from business court judge Michael Warren. Dan also offers insights on handling contentious business cases and on the state of non-compete legislation and litigation nationwide.

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00:18 - Introduction
01:19 - Daniel Quick's professional background
3:04 - The value of bar associations
6:01 - The Matt Prentice case
13:21 - Non-compete law in Michigan
24:29 - Daniel Quick's victory in the Matt Prentice case
28:44 - The use and misuse of non-compete agreements
31:30 - Judge Michael Warren's opinion in the Matt Prentice case

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Shaping Your Case for Success with Dan Sharkey

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Daniel Sharkey, a supply chain litigation attorney who has been ranked by Super Lawyers as a top 10 lawyer in the state of Michigan.

Dan discusses an automotive case in which he helped his client achieve a great result by shaping the factual record long before a lawsuit was filed. Along the way, Dan offers great insights on counseling business clients and strategically positioning a case for success from start to finish.

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“There’s a classic risk-return tradeoff. You can’t go nuts about every potential risk or you’d never leave your porch. But at the same time, there’s a tradeoff there. And when you see a client who is biting off a huge potential risk, we have a duty at least a flag it, make them aware of it, and say, ‘You can sign it, but this is what you are getting into.’”

-Dan Sharkey

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00:19 – Introduction
01:14 – Dan Sharkey's trial experience as a JAG attorney
02:25 – More about Dan and his law practice
04:32 – Auto supply chain litigation
06:49 – Thoughts on the supply chain crisis
11:24 – The value a seasoned litigator can add at the contract stage
13:02 – The Bilstein case
23:02 – Thoughts on contract negotiation
27:36 – Dan's advice for setting the table for a dispute
30:51 – Where to find Dan Sharkey online

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Chat with Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider of the Honigman law firm. Matthew tells never-before-heard stories about how his office handled major law enforcement challenges including the COVID outbreak and protests following the death of George Floyd.

He also talks about busting the leadership of the UAW on corruption charges, and about his current practice handling internal investigations. Finally, Matthew offers advice for attorneys looking to make a career in public service.

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“Be nice to everyone. If you do just that,

it's going to come around and benefit you.”

- Matthew Schneider

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00:18 – Introduction
02:07 – About Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider
05:23 – UAW investigation
08:58 – Career and appointment as U.S. Attorney
10:54 – Law enforcement environment during COVID
13:13 – Protests of the summer of 2020
15:20 – Why protests in Detroit were different
17:59 – Matthew Schneider's work with Attorney General Bill Barr
21:18 – Working behind the scenes during the COVID crisis
23:10 – Matthew Schneider's white collar and investigations practice
25:07 – Advice for attorneys looking to pursue public service
27:02 – Civility in modern politics
29:01 – Where to find Matthew Schneider online
29:37 – Mini-interview with Mike Morse

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Blocking and Staging in the Courtroom with Eliot Wagonheim

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Litigation War Room, Maxwell Goss speaks with Eliot Wagonheim. Eliot is a seasoned litigator as well as a frequent public speaker and podcaster. He is also the creator of WagonheimU, a learning platform for construction subcontractors. Eliot discusses some of the interesting construction litigation cases that he handled, and shares insights on physical presence, or what he calls "blocking and staging," in the courtroom.

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“All movement should be intentional. It shouldn’t look like a quirk or something you forgot on the other side of the courtroom. And it shouldn’t look threatening, like now you’re rushing the witness stand. There should be a method.”

-Eliot Wagonheim

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00:19 – Introduction
01:38 – About Eliot Wagonheim and his law practice
02:39 – What makes construction cases unique
04:24 – Eliot on being a public speaker
06:47 – WagonheimU
07:57 – The Universal case
11:02 – Arbitration provisions in construction cases
17:05 – Playing different roles with juries
19:55 – Balancing planning and improvising
23:53 – The Elevated case
29:31 – Eliot's advice for using blocking and staging as a litigator
32:12 – Where to find Eliot online
32:38 – Eliot's podcast, So Here's My Story
34:08 – Business Law Symposium preview with Roy Sexton

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With 30+ years of experience, Eliot serves as general counsel to small to mid-sized businesses in a wide array of industries in both litigation and corporate matters. Over the course of his career, Eliot and his team have served as buyer’s counsel as well as seller’s counsel in transactions ranging from $50,000 to $100,000,000. From a litigation perspective, Eliot has both won and successfully defended cases ranging from multi-million dollar, bet-your-company cases to smaller, District Court actions.

In addition to working with clients, Eliot also supports organizations and people by teaching online webinars, workshops, and Master Classes through the online platform WagonheimU; and speaking virtually and in-person.

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Litigating Parental Alienation with Ashish Joshi

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with high-stakes family law attorney, Ashish Joshi. Ashish handles disputes involving the mistreatment of children, allegations of child abuse, and recovery of abducted children across the United States and around the world. An authority on the subject of parental alienation, Ashish is the author of Litigating Parental Alienation: Evaluating and Presenting an Effective Case in Court. In the interview, Ashish offers insights drawing from his deep knowledge and experience in this important area of law.

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“I think it’s an absolute misconception that litigation does not help children,

that it’s never in the child’s best interest for the parents to litigate.

I think if there are allegations that can be settled by fact-finding, it is important to litigate as early as possible. Otherwise, you are going to have theories from each side, and the ghosts of these theories are going to haunt the case and the professionals involved for months and for years.”

-Ashish Joshi

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00:18 – Introduction
01:52 – About Ashish Joshi and his law practice
04:37 – Practicing law in India vs. the United States
07:58 – Ashish's book Litigating Parental Alienation
09:37 – What is parental alienation?
20:12 – Guardians ad litem and parental alienation
25:35 – Judicial recognition of parental alienation
30:46 – The biggest obstacle to getting a good result in a parental alienation case
36:10 – Alienation vs. estrangement
42:07 – Ashish's advice for litigators handling parental alienation cases
45:11 – Where to find Ashish Joshi online
45:53 – Business Law Symposium preview with Powell Miller

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Ashish Joshi serves as the lead counsel in high-stakes, complex disputes and litigation matters. Mr. Joshi has counseled and/or represented clients in state and federal courts across the United States and internationally, including in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, British Virgin Islands, and China.

Mr. Joshi’s focus lies at the intersection of forensic sciences, human rights, and complex disputes in situations involving severe parental alienation and psychological maltreatment of children, false allegations of child abuse, recovery of abducted children and/or hidden assets in foreign jurisdictions and multi-jurisdictional disputes. He has served as lead counsel in some of the most significant matters in these specialized areas of law. Mr. Joshi and his team have represented clients around the country and internationally.

Mr. Joshi is privileged to serve as the Editor in Chief for Litigation, the journal of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation and on the Advisory Board for Champion, the journal published by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Joshi also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers based in Washington, D.C.

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Ashish Joshi’s Attorney Bio

Litigating Parental Alienation: Evaluating and Presenting an Effective Case in Court

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Litigating Religious Property Disputes with Daniel Dalton

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Daniel Dalton, the nation’s foremost litigator representing churches and religious bodies in land use and real property disputes. Dan is the author of several books including Religious Property Disputes and the Law, published by the American Bar Association. Dan discusses a pair of important cases involving religious land use and the free exercise clause. Dan also provides insights for handling lawsuits against government entities.

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“Government entities always have the upper hand . . .

They have the ability, through statute and through judicial creation,

to do things that anywhere else in the world would be illegal.”

-Daniel P. Dalton

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00:19 – Introduction
01:43 – Daniel Dalton's law practice
03:48 – Daniel's latest book, Religious Property Disputes and the Law
05:26 – Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act (RLUIPA)
07:32 – Religious congregations separating from their denominations
09:34 – The Our Lady of Peace case
16:32 – The West Valley Christian Center case
22:14 – Litigating against a government agency vs. litigating against a corporation
25:43 – Dan's advice for lawyers suing a government entity
27:18 – Where to find Daniel online

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Daniel P. Dalton is the nation’s preeminent authority in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act, also known as RLUIPA. He is one of the country’s most experienced attorneys in representing churches and other religious institutions in land use and zoning cases. Dan is the author of books including Religious Property Disputes and the Law and Litigating Religious Land Use Cases, published by the American Bar Association.

Dan’s firm, Dalton & Tomich, PLC, is the national leader in successfully helping churches, other religious institutions and their insurers defend their rights in land use and zoning matters under RLUIPA, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The firm has helped clients win cases against municipalities and other local government bodies from coast to coast, with experience serving both as general counsel and special litigation counsel.

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Daniel Dalton’s Attorney Bio

Religious Property Disputes and the Law

Litigating Religious Land Use Cases

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Art Litigation with William Charron

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with William Charron, the nation's leading art law and litigation attorney, who handles a wide range of art authenticity, title, and related matters, as well as commercial and IP matters. Bill discusses a high-profile case in which he represented the owner of artwork alleged to have been stolen by the Nazis in World War II. Bill also provides insights into the fascinating world of art law and litigation, and provides advice for those seeking to make a career in this exciting field.

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“These cases bring in the mix not only law, but emotion and morals and a number of questions that the law simply can’t answer, but that it is unquestionably guided by, because judges are people, too.”

-William Charron

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00:18 - Introduction
01:37 - William Charron’s law practice
02:54 - How Bill got into art law
03:56 - Law and Economics in art law
007:04 - Representing Phil Spector in the "Be My Baby" case
08:33 - Representing Nelly Furtado in the "Do It" case
09:59 - The Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA)
14:00 - Deep dive on the Egon Schiele "Torso" case
34:11 - The laches defense in art law
38:53 - The big issues in art law today
42:03 - Bill’s advice for those interested in pursuing art law
45:08 - Where to find Bill online

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William Charron is one of the nation’s preeminent litigators for authenticity, title, and stolen art disputes. Bill is the co-chair of Pryor Cashman’s Art Law practice and is a member of the firm’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Media and Entertainment Groups. He frequently lectures and writes on issues impacting the art world, including World War II restitution cases, art authenticity, artist royalty rights, and procedural law issues. Clients enthuse that he is a “very innovative and forward-thinking person,” and “extremely knowledgeable in all kinds of ways in all areas of art law.”

In addition to his work in art law, Bill has extensive experience handling commercial litigation involving property rights in a number of contexts, including intellectual property matters arising under the Copyright and Lanham Acts, right of publicity, and defamation cases, and real estate litigation. He has also represented clients in complex cases involving civil RICO, securities fraud, and banking claims, as well as contract, shareholder, and LLC membership disputes.

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William Charron’s Attorney Bio

William Charron Spearheads New Art Arbitration Court

William Charron Featured in Art Forgery Documentary

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Reaching Today’s Jurors with Angelo Spyratos

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss talks with Angelo Spyratos, a leading insurance defense attorney and founder of Spyratos Davis in Chicago, Illinois. Angelo has tried more than 40 cases to verdict, and is an accomplished author and speaker. Angelo provides his defense perspectives on personal injury trials and shares some of his secrets for reaching today's jurors.

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“We try to mitigate the damages for our client. We try to assess them and say this what you’re looking at and then work like the dickens to try to minimize the exposure that a client might have in what is probably the worst point in their lives.”

-Angelo Spyratos

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00:19 – Introduction
02:40 – Angelo Spyratos's insurance defense practice
06:49 – Angelo's commitment to trial advocacy
08:51 – A recent wrongful death case that Angelo handled
16:31 – Dealing with today's jurors
28:24 – Advice on examining experts at trial
32:55 – Further observations on today's jurors
39:27 – Angelo's advice to defense attorneys
43:14 – Where to find Angelo online

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Angelo Spyratos is a Founding Member of SpyratosDavis LLC. For 25 years he has concentrated his practice in civil litigation defense, with over 40 civil jury trials to verdict for his clients.

Angelo’s passion for his client’s interest allows him to serve as a trusted advisor and counselor in championing their cause before courts throughout the state. He has published numerous articles on trial practice and often serves as an author and presenter for continuing legal education.

Outside the practice, Angelo enjoys traveling, cooking, photography and tournament poker. He shares 3 of these 4 hobbies with his wife and two children.

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Litigation and the Art of War with Troy Doucet

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Troy Doucet, a leading foreclosure defense attorney, law entrepreneur, and accomplished author. Troy has written a book called The Art of War for Lawyers, which takes insights from the classic text The Art of War and applies them to modern litigation. Troy talks about developing a winning strategy, and expounds on the five factors every litigator needs to master to get great results for clients. Troy also talks about his foreclosure practice and his new legal eLearning venture.

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“If you are able to keep your strategy secret, but you figure out what the other side’s is,

then you are able to focus all of your energies on one point,

whereas the other side has to attack or defend all points.”

-Troy Doucet

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00:19 – Introduction
01:25 – Troy Doucet's foreclosure defense practice
03:34 – Troy's life before practicing law
09:44 – Troy's e-learning venture
13:53 – The Art of War for Lawyers
15:44 – Sun Tzu's The Art of War
21:45 – The 5 factors for success in battle
29:01 – Strategy in warfare and litigation
37:18 – Secrecy and litigation
44:23 – Where to find Troy online

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Troy Doucet opened his law firm in 2010, immediately after graduating law school. Law is a second career for him, after extensive work in the mortgage industry. He works hard for his clients and has always maintained a philosophy that you should not have to be rich to hire a good lawyer.

Troy has litigated hundreds of cases and dozens of appeals in his career, with several notable decisions that shape consumer law for the benefit of people at the Sixth Circuit federal appellate court. He is licensed in Ohio and Florida and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, the Southern District of Ohio, and the Southern District of Florida, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Due to Troy’s years of work in the mortgage industry, he has a unique and comprehensive understanding of mortgage financing and foreclosure defense. He published a 440-page book about litigating foreclosure cases in 2008, titled, 23 Legal Defenses to Foreclosure: How to Beat the Bank, and then published an integrated copy of Regulation Z in 2009, titled Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act: 12 C.F.R. Part 226. In 2014, he published The Art of War for Lawyers. He regularly speaks on the topic of foreclosure and consumer law and has taught numerous CLE courses for other lawyers.

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About Troy Doucet

The Art of War for Lawyers

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Winning on Appeal with Kurtis Wilder

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Kurtis Wilder, a former justice of the Michigan Supreme Court who now practices law at the Detroit firm Butzel Long. Justice Wilder talks about his interesting career as a jurist – first as a trial judge, then appellate judge, and finally a supreme court justice. He also discusses a very interesting appeal involving the law of wills and trusts and the rules of professional conduct. Throughout the conversation, Justice Wilder provides valuable insights on the art of appellate advocacy.

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“The appellate panel is thinking about how to place the facts of this case within

the context of all the other cases that deal with similar issues of law.

And what they’re thinking about is the fabric of the law.”

-Kurtis Wilder

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00:18 – Introduction
01:04 – About Kurtis Wilder
04:15 – Mediations and COVID-19
08:52 – Trial experience and the appellate judge
15:23 – Papazian v. Goldberg (In re Mardigian Estate)
22:28 – Wills and trusts versus contracts
27:50 – The role of the legislature
29:41 – Tips for effective appellate advocacy
34:40 – Judicial perspective on private practice

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Former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder is a shareholder of Butzel Long. He concentrates his practice in litigation and appeals. Justice Wilder was appointed by Governor John Engler as judge of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court in March 1992. In December 1998 Governor Engler elevated Justice Wilder to the Michigan First District Court of Appeals where he served four terms from 1998-2017. On May 9, 2017, Governor Snyder appointed Justice Wilder to the Michigan Supreme Court. Justice Wilder graduated from the University of Michigan with an A.B. degree in Political Science in 1981, and from the University of Michigan Law School with a Juris Doctor degree in 1984.

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Special Replay: Devastating Cross-Examination with Norman Lippitt

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We are sad to report that Norman Lippitt has died at the age of 85. Norm was our very first guest on The Litigation War Room. He may have been our best one, too. Though his physical health was declining when we did the interview, Norm’s mind was sharp as ever. He shared some amazing war stories from his storied legal career and offered some really valuable advice for courtroom lawyers. Norman Lippitt was a lion of the law. In honor of his legacy, we’re re-playing his interview on The Litigation War Room.

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“When you cross-examine a witness, the golden rule is: Don’t lose. You may not gain anything. You may not win. But don’t lose.”

-Norman Lippitt

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In the Trenches: Guerilla Warfare and Other Trial Tactics

Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC

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The Art of the Bench Trial with Aaron Phelps

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Aaron Phelps, a commercial litigator with the Varnum law firm. Aaron handles a range of litigation matters including healthcare, corporate governance, energy, and environmental tort actions. Aaron talks about his victories in a series of important lawsuits he filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for charging “hidden fees” on its customers. Aaron also shares insights on the art of the bench trial.

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“A judge is just another juror. They’re people and they have an emotional reaction just like everyone else. You want the judge to be on your side.

You want them to want to rule in your favor.“

-Aaron Phelps

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00:18 – Introduction
01:09 – About Aaron Phelps
03:41 – About Aaron’s firm
04:29 – The “hidden fees” cases
13:28 – Hi-Lex Controls, Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
27:49 – Aaron Phelps’ advice on bench trials
32:52 – Concluding remarks

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Aaron Phelps focuses his practice on complex commercial and environmental litigation – in Michigan and around the country. Aaron has represented clients in contract and corporate governance disputes, telecommunications and energy matters, health care litigation and environmental tort actions.

Over the last five years, Aaron has represented over 200 companies in lawsuits against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for ERISA violations. The first trial resulted in a $6 million judgment, and subsequent judgments ranged from $315,000 to over $8 million. Aaron defended the primary judgment on appeal, where it was unanimously affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and certiorari denied by the U.S. Supreme Court.

In February 2020, Aaron successfully tried an inverse condemnation case against the City of Grand Rapids on behalf of the Plaza Towers. The jury awarded over $7 million in a case where the City offered zero dollars in settlement. Currently, Aaron represents over 400 Rockford area residents in over 250 lawsuits against Wolverine Worldwide and 3M related to PFAS contamination.

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About Aaron Phelps

About the “hidden fee” cases

Aaron Phelps featured in water contamination documentary

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Building a "Fireproof" Law Firm with Mike Morse

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Maxwell Goss speaks with Mike Morse, a high-profile attorney known for his entertaining TV ads and his impressive wins on behalf of injured clients. Mike is the author of Fireproof: a Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable. Mike talks about how he went from being a true solo to becoming a household name. Mike shares some of his secrets for building what he calls a “fireproof” law firm.

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“What is the lawyer’s biggest case? The biggest thing in their life is their law firm. And I don’t see the same preparation in running a law firm as I do running their biggest case. . . . Spend at least the amount of time running your law firm that you do on your biggest case.”

-Mike Morse

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00:18 – Introduction
02:19 – About Mike Morse’s practice
04:57 – The importance of delegation
06:46 – Why Mike decided to write Fireproof
08:26 – COVID’s impact on law firms
09:12 – Mike’s television ads
13:14 – The Jesus Moreno Case
17:34 – Why Mike wrote Fireproof
21:02 – Running a law firm like a business
23:31 – The “Legal Jumbotron”
25:25 – How Mike answers skeptics
28:11 – Concluding remarks

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Mike’s Book: Fireproof

Mike’s Podcast: Open Mike

Mike’s Award-Winning Commercials

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Litigating Business Breakups with Peter Mahler

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In Episode 3 of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss speaks with Peter Mahler, a litigator and thought leader in the growing area of "business divorce" law, i.e., cases involving breakups and disputes among co-owners of closely held business entities. Peter discusses Jacobs v. Cartalemi, an influential case for LLC member litigation. Peter also offers his insights on representing business owners and the evolution of business divorce law.

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“Very simply, business divorce is the separation of business owners who don’t want to be together anymore. It can be an amicable parting of the ways, or it can be a very nasty, drawn-out, expensive, litigated parting of the ways.”

-Peter Mahler

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00:19 – Introduction
01:19 – About Peter
02:50 – What is business divorce?
05:08 – Business divorce and shareholder oppression
08:14 – Peter’s typical clients
10:54 – LLC vs. corporation
16:09 – Jacobs v. Cartalemi
22:05 – Farro v. Schochet
29:21 – LLC laws in different states
33:13 – Peter’s advice for litigating a business divorce case
38:56 – How to find more of Peter online
40:34 – Business appraisal

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Peter A. Mahler concentrates his litigation practice on business divorce cases involving dissolution and other disputes among co-owners of closely held business entities, such as limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships. He represents both control and non-control owners, often involving family-owned businesses. Peter frequently counsels business owners prior to litigation, not only to advise them of their rights, but to assist in designing and negotiating an amicable separation of the parties. His counsel helps avoid litigation by means of a buy-out, sale, or division of business assets.

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About Peter Mahler

New York Business Divorce

Business Divorce Roundtable

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Maximizing Damages with Patrick Salvi

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss is joined by nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney Patrick Salvi. Pat discusses some of his dramatic trial wins, including the $148 million jury verdict in Tierney Darden v. City of Chicago, which more than doubled the previous record verdict in the State of Illinois. In this interview, Pat provides valuable insights on discovery, jury selection, and maximizing damages at trial.

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“If you start listening to defense lawyers and insurance companies about the value of your case, you’re in the wrong business. Think bold and big.”

-Patrick Salvi

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00:19 – Introduction
01:16 – About Patrick
02:15 – How Patrick got into personal injury law
04:21 – Trying cases during COVID-19
06:53 – Patrick talks about some of his notable wins
07:34 – Patrick’s ownership of two minor league baseball teams
08:33 – Patrick’s relationship with Notre Dame Law School
11:29 – The Tierney Darden Case
46:28 - Patrick’s advice for maximizing a damages award

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Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in several limited areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including serving as lead counsel in obtaining an Illinois record-high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict. Under his leadership, the law firm has obtained more than 280 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements totaling more than $1.5 billion on behalf of injured clients. Mr. Salvi is dedicated to helping his clients – individuals, families or corporations – providing the highest level of professional legal representation.

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Jury Awards $148 Million to Chicago Woman Paralyzed after Airport Accident

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard

Salvi Law on Twitter

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Devastating Cross-Examination with Norman Lippitt

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Litigation War Room podcast, Maxwell Goss talks with legendary trial lawyer Norman Lippitt. Norm reflects on more than 50 years of litigation and trial practice – first as a prosecutor, then as a high-profile criminal defense lawyer, and then, after a stint on the judicial bench, as a civil trial lawyer trying huge cases for prominent individuals and businesses. Renowned for his mastery of the courtroom, Norm shares some entertaining stories as well as his insights on the art of cross-examination.

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“When you cross-examine a witness, the golden rule is: Don’t lose. You may not gain anything. You may not win. But don’t lose.”

-Norman Lippitt

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00:19 – Introduction
01:14 – About Norman
02:24 – Norman’s career
09:28 – The Matty Moroun Case
11:07 – The Geoffrey Fieger Case
13:07 – The Jake Hogan Case
19:34 – O’Keefe v. Costello
27:34 – Norman’s advise for cross-examination

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Norman Lippitt is a founding partner of Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC. Norman has been practicing law for over 50 years and has gained priceless experience, wisdom and the respect of his colleagues and clients. Norman’s distinguished career began as a prosecutor in Wayne County Recorder’s Court. After a period of time he transitioned his talents and skill in the courtroom to become a criminal defense attorney. Miraculously, he tried over 100 major felony cases before he turned 30, an unprecedented feat in today’s legal environment. The tales of Norman’s legal prowess and acumen spread to Lansing, and in 1985, the governor appointed Norman to the bench of the Oakland County Circuit Court, where he served for three and a half years before returning to private practice.

Since returning to private practice, Norman has tried many jury trials to conclusion involving shareholder actions, contract disputes, employment matters, civil rights and professional liability, among others. He has successfully defended and resolved major class action suits in both state and federal court. In addition to his civil practice, he has a family law practice and has tried countless large asset divorce cases and other domestic matters. Michigan’s bench and bar recognize Norman as one of the state’s most outstanding trial lawyers.

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In the Trenches: Guerilla Warfare and Other Trial Tactics

Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC

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Maxwell Goss: Introducing The Litigation War Room

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Litigation War Room! In this introductory episode, host Maxwell Goss explains what the podcast all about: Hearing great stories and gaining great insights from some of the nation’s most respected litigators and trial lawyers.

Experienced in a broad range of matters, Max focuses his IP litigation practice on trade secret, trademark, patent, and copyright matters, as well as technology and licensing disputes. Max also maintains an active business and civil litigation practice with an emphasis on non-compete disputes and shareholder litigation.

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