Despite best intentions, our criminal justice system is not perfect. Innocent people are frequently accused, convicted, and sent to prison for crimes they didn’t commit. On this show, we explore how this happens by talking with real-life exonerees, famous attorneys who fight for freedom, and world-renowned experts. You’ll recognize many of our guests from pr ... Show More
Sep 11
A Different Law Firm Model: Up Front Pricing and Billing. | New Solo
What are you charging your clients for, “minutes” or “results?” Guest John Rafferty started his own firm, Highfield Law, in the Philadelphia suburbs, specializing in guardianships and estates. He’s a convert to flat-fee, results based, billing. No more “billable hours.” And it wo ... Show More
40m 12s
Sep 10
EP 718: Deposition Tips, Part 1: Style, Approach, and Brainstorming Before You Ever Ask a Question | The Jury Is Out
Hosts John Simon and Tim Cronin dig into how to read a witness in the first 15 minutes, when to be deferential versus direct, and why walking in with a rigid game plan can cost you if you're not willing to throw it out in the first of a new multi-part series on deposition strateg ... Show More
29m 21s
Sep 9
Look to the States – The Overlooked Power of State Constitutions | State Bar of Texas Podcast
After passing the bar, attorneys take an oath to uphold not only the United States Constitution, but their state constitutions as well. But how well do lawyers understand the rights and protections found in their own state constitutions, and how often do they put them to work in ... Show More
42m 37s
Dec 2023
Unveiling Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and the Call for Reform (Part 1)
In this compelling discussion, Dr. Phil engages with Jason Flom, Marty Tankleff, and Valentino Dixon on the pervasive issue of wrongful convictions in the United States. Flom, a music executive turned advocate, reveals his passion sparked by a non-violent drug possession case. Ta ... Show More
47m 47s
Jun 2025
The Price of Justice | MiniPod
Our hosts catch up with former Baltimore D.A. and friend of the show, Marilyn Mosby. After leading the charge for police and criminal justice reform in her city, Marilyn was persecuted by the same system she served, and prosecuted on dubious charges. After a campaign spearheaded ... Show More
26m 22s