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.
Episodes
79 episodes
Own Your Trial Tech, Own Your Narrative | Attorney Jakob Norman | S5 Ep. 7
Trial tech doesn’t have to be outsourced—or complicated. In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, trial attorney Jakob Norman shares how mastering your tech enhances your credibility, boosts flexibility, and supports visual...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:01:37
Empower, Prepare, Collaborate: Expert Strategy Unpacked | Attorney Karen Zahka | S5 Ep. 6
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, medical malpractice trial lawyer Karen Zahka shares how true collaboration with expert witnesses can make or break your case.From choosing the right expert to preparing them w...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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39:07
Structure, Speed, and Story in Rebuttal | Attorney Brian Ward | S5 Ep. 5
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 reb...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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50:11
Closing Arguments: Tools, Tone, and Timing | Attorney Joseph Wilson | S5 Ep. 4
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 timin...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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33:05
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-exa...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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54:06
Case Selection with Purpose and Precision | Attorney Stuart Ratzan | S5 Ep. 2
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 identify...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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42:07
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-examina...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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34:49
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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52:06
Visual Storytelling in Trial | Attorney Zoe Littlepage | S4 Ep. 18
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 ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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51:53
Mastering Cross-Examination Essentials | Attorney Dan Ambrose | S4 Ep. 17
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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54:04
Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Representing Clients with PTSD | Dr. Dawn Sheehan | S4 Ep. 16
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, we are joined by Dr. Dawn Sheehan, a clinical and forensic psychologist, to discuss the role of trauma-informed practices in the lega...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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42:30
An Honest Approach to Jury Selection | Attorney Tom Grillo | S4 Ep. 15
Trial lawyer Tom Grillo joins host Kenny Berger to share his insights on one of the most crucial aspects of trial work: jury selection. Tom offers real-world advice on how to build authentic relationships with jurors, address tough case facts h...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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51:14
Sequencing and Storytelling: Strategies Behind a $10M Victory | Attorney David Holt | S4 Ep. 14
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, trial attorney David Holt of Smith Law Center in Hampton, VA, joins us to share the story behind his $10 million verdict in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in Muskogee, Oklahoma....
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:04:53
$857M Verdict: Strategies Behind a High-Stakes Trial Victory | Attorney Keith Bruno | S4 Ep. 13
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, we sit down with Keith Bruno of Bruno Nalu and Trial Lawyers for Justice to explore the journey behind his record-setting $857 million verdict against Monsanto. Keith opens up about ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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57:55
Mastering Mediation: Strategies for Success | Attorney Marc Harwell | S4 Ep. 12
In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, Kenny is joined by seasoned mediator Marc Harwell to dive into mastering mediation from the mediator’s perspective. With over 35 years of experience in civil defense and a dedicated ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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49:55
The Art of Cross-Examining Experts | Attorney Christian Morris | S4 Ep. 11
Attorney Kenny Berger is joined by Las Vegas trial lawyer, Christian Morris, to discuss mastering cross-examination of defense experts in trial. Christian dives deep into the strategies that have helped her effectively dismantle expert testimon...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:04:33
Overcoming the Weaknesses in Your Case | Attorney Steve Williamson | S4 Ep. 10
Kenny Berger is joined this week by attorney Steve Williamson, a New York trial attorney, who recently achieved a $10 million verdict in a slip and fall case where his client had several pre-existing conditions. Steve shares how he built credib...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:07:12
Finding the Villain in Your Case | Attorney Steve DeBosier | S4 Ep. 9
A good case often starts with a bad defendant and a worthy plaintiff. Attorney Steven Debosier of Dudley Debosier in Louisiana joins Kenny this week to discuss finding the villain in your case. In this episode, you'll hear about ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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45:42
Taking Action ASAP to Move Your Case Forward | Attorney Mike Alder | S4 Ep. 8
Kenny Berger is joined by attorney Mike Alder of AlderLaw in Los Angeles to discuss taking action quickly in your cases to maximize case value and build a reputation that yields results for years to come. In this episode, they'll c...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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52:16
Maximizing Recovery in Catastrophic Truck Wreck Cases | Attorney Morgan Adams | S4 Ep. 7
Kenny Berger and attorney Morgan Adams of Truck Wreck Justice in Tennessee and Washington discuss the best practices for maximizing recovery for your client in a catastrophic truck crash cases. Tune in for a true truck wreck masterclass. <...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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54:24
Leveraging Client Documentaries in Settlement Negotiations | Nick Veser | S4 Ep. 6
In this week's episode of Best Practices, attorney Kenny Berger and producer and filmmaker Nick Veser of Liberty Link Media discuss the benefits of using journalistic client documentaries to communicate to opposing counsel what your case is wor...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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43:12
From Good to Great: The Road to a $26MM Settlement | Kenny Berger & Brian Ward | S4 Ep. 5
In this unique episode of the Best Practices podcast, special guest host Mark Bringardner interviews Kenny Berger of the Law Offices of Kenneth Berger and attorney Brian Ward of Trial Lawyers for Justice about their recent $26 million settlemen...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:21:29
Getting to the Truth with the Miller Mousetrap | Attorney Phillip Miller | S4 Ep. 4
In this week's episode, Kenny Berger and Nashville attorney, Phillip Miller, discuss the Miller Mousetrap - a proven deposition technique aimed at getting admissions from witnesses - and other advanced deposition strategies. Tune in for actiona...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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44:44
Doing Well By Doing Good | Attorney Danny Cornell | S4 Ep. 3
This week Kenny is joined by Danny Cornell of Cornell Injury Law in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to discuss the notion of how doing the right thing - what you view is morally and ethically correct - can be profitable in many areas, including the...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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42:43
The Growth Mindset | Attorney Jay Vaughn | S4 Ep. 2
Kenny Berger is joined this week by attorney Jay Vaughn of Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery in Kentucky to discuss the growth mindset and the steps Jay has taken to level up in the legal field. Throughout the episode, they talk about the value of net...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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56:49