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
Trying Cases Outside Your Home State | Attorney Scott Frost | S6 Ep. 3
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In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, Kenny sits down with Scott Frost to break down what it really takes to try a case outside your home state without stepping on the landmines that can cost you credibility or your verdict.
From pro hac vice strategy to protecting a win on appeal, Scott shares the systems he uses to prepare, adapt, and safeguard the record when trying cases in unfamiliar jurisdictions.
In this episode, they cover:
- Pro hac vice best practices and avoiding preventable mistakes
- Why strong local counsel is worth the fee split
- Mastering local rules before you step into the courtroom
- Building rapport with court staff before trial begins
- Using trial briefs and offers of proof to protect the record
- Closing strategy when you are not from the jurisdiction
If you’re trying cases across state lines, this episode is a practical guide to winning the trial and keeping the verdict.