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.
Best Practices with Kenny Berger
Overcoming the Weaknesses in Your Case | Attorney Steve Williamson | S4 Ep. 10
•
Season 4
•
Episode 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 credibility with the jury to achieve this incredible result by:
- Embracing and fully disclosing weaknesses/challenges in his case upfront
- Taking a reasonable stance on comparative fault
- Using the defense's own evidence to construct his narrative
- Thoroughly covering the plaintiff's pre-existing conditions to prevent the defense from exploiting them