Beyond the Gavel
Step into the world where medicine meets the law. Hosted by internationally renowned surgeon and medico-legal expert Rodney Peyton, Beyond the Gavel dives deep into the intersection of medical negligence, personal injury, and the evolving landscape of legal business. Each episode features candid conversations with top experts, legal minds, and business leaders who are shaping the future of this high-stakes industry. Whether you’re a legal professional, medical expert, or just curious about the real stories behind the cases, this is the podcast where the courtroom and the consulting room collide.
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel with Herschel Lessin
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In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton speaks with Dr. Herschel Lessin, a pediatrician with 40 years in the clinic and 30 years as a medical expert witness. Trained at Stanford and Yale, Dr. Lessin pairs frontline care with national policy work through the American Academy of Pediatrics and leadership across New York’s Hudson Valley. The conversation covers the emotional toll of litigation on clinicians, rigorous case screening, standards versus guidelines, and the meaning of “reasonable medical certainty” in court. He shares practical lessons on running a practice, building an effective front desk, working with experts, and explaining hard truths to clients.