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
The Small Decisions That Win Big Cases | Attorney Zach Sprouse | S6 Ep. 11
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In this episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, Kenny sits down with Savannah trial lawyer Zach Sprouse to break down the trial strategies that helped turn a $180,000 pretrial offer into a $4.95 million verdict.
The conversation follows the case from jury selection through closing argument, exploring the series of decisions that shaped the outcome. Zach shares how he approached difficult facts, developed themes during voir dire, structured his order of proof, and worked to build credibility with jurors from the very beginning of trial.
This episode is a practical look at how thoughtful trial strategy, careful preparation, and a commitment to credibility can influence the outcome of a case long before the jury begins deliberating.
In this episode, they discuss:
- Using voir dire to introduce themes that carry through trial
- Addressing difficult facts before the defense can use them
- Structuring witness order to strengthen credibility and storytelling
- Presenting damages in a way jurors can understand and embrace
- Building trust with jurors through honesty, preparation, and consistency