Best Practices with Kenny Berger
Best Practices is a legal podcast where South Carolina attorney, Kenneth Berger, interviews trial lawyers from around the country with regard to aspects of their practice that have helped them reach the top of the field. Tune in every other week for interviews covering everything from case selection to closing argument.
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Relentless Preparation, Remarkable Results: A $117M Verdict | Attorney Stephen Williamson | S5 Ep. 3
In this episode, attorney Kenny Berger sits down with trial lawyer Stephen Williamson to unpack the preparation and strategy behind a $117 million verdict. Stephen shares how relentless pre-trial work—focus groups, recorded mock cross-examinations, psychodrama sessions, and sophisticated economic modeling—positioned th
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, trial lawyer Stuart Ratzan shares how smart case selection can shape not only your docket—but your impact. Stuart dives into what makes a case truly worth taking, from identifying systemic issues to using focus groups as a tool for evaluating jury resonance and refin
Cross That Connects: Story, Strategy, and Credibility | Attorney Nick Rowley | S5 Ep. 1
In the Season 5 premiere of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, attorney Nick Rowley joins Kenny Berger to share the strategy and storytelling behind his $37 million verdict in a high-stakes trial. Nick dives into how cross-examination can be used to advance your case—not just tear down a witness. He discusses how to adj
Beyond the Obvious: Finding Additional Defendants in Auto Cases | Attorney Alan Hamilton | S4 Ep. 19
In the final episode of Season 4 of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, attorney Alan Hamilton of Shiver Hamilton Campbell dives into the strategies required to identify additional claims in catastrophic auto cases, proving that success often lies in looking beyond the obvious defendants and digging deeper into the facts
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, renowned trial attorney Zoe Littlepage shares her expertise on the power of visual storytelling in the courtroom. Zoe highlights how effective visuals can engage modern jurors and how meticulous preparation can make or break a trial presentation. Zoe explains how to
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, we’re joined by Dan Ambrose, founder of Trial Lawyers University (TLU), to discuss the techniques and strategies that make cross-examination highly effective. Listeners will discover key cross-examination skills such as looping, pacing, and glance control. Dan also