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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Rebuttal is one of the most high-pressure moments in trial - and also one of the most powerful. In this episode, trial lawyer Brian Ward joins host Kenny Berger to break down how to deliver a clear, strategic, and emotionally resonant rebuttal. From knowing when to hold back in closing to anticipating defense arguments
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, trial lawyer Joseph Wilson joins Kenny to share how he approaches one of the most powerful moments in trial: the closing argument. Joseph breaks down how voice, tone, and timing can amplify a closing—and why non-economic damages deserve the deepest preparation. From
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