TRIAL LAWYER VIEW PODCAST

In Episode 17 of Trial Lawyer View, host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus spoke with Mark Avera of Avera & Smith. The podcast touched upon several interesting topics such as his journey from working as a sheriff’s deputy to following his father’s footsteps as a trial lawyer. They discussed the various challenges he faced in this transition and how his experience as a deputy sheriff helped him become a better trial lawyer.

The conversation then shifted towards Mark’s upcoming work with Trial School, where he is passionate about teaching young lawyers to be ethical and effective trial attorneys. The program focuses on teaching trial advocacy skills to aspiring attorneys, including everything from trial preparation to case presentation. Mark emphasized the importance of providing support and mentorship to young attorneys as they embark on their legal careers.

Mark’s philosophy of “Courage with hope” also emerged as an essential topic of discussion. He believes that courage is essential in the legal profession and it is necessary to maintain hope even in the face of adversity. Mark has represented several clients who were struggling with personal injuries and wrongful death. In such cases, he finds that hope is an essential part of the healing process.

The podcast also explored Mark’s litigation against the tobacco industry, which he pursued with tenacity and dedication. Mark shared his thoughts on the challenges of taking on an industry as large as tobacco, and how he was able to obtain justice for his clients through relentless determination.

Furthermore, Mark talked about how the Wiederhold v. Domino’s Pizza case had a profound impact on his career. This case involved a young man who was struck and killed by a pizza delivery driver. The case highlighted the need for businesses to be responsible for their employees and ensure that they are adequately trained and equipped to do their jobs safely.

Overall, the podcast was an engaging discussion of Mark Avera’s journey as a trial lawyer and his insights into the legal profession. It provided listeners with a glimpse into the passion and dedication that goes into representing clients and seeking justice in the courtroom.

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In Episode 16 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus had an insightful conversation with Teresa Kenyon, Director of Lien Resolution Services at Synergy Settlement Services. The episode focused on Teresa’s journey in the legal industry, particularly her transition from personal injury law to subrogation law, and how she ultimately became a white hat fighter for injury victims.

Teresa began her career in personal injury law, working for law firms and handling cases on behalf of plaintiffs. She then transitioned to subrogation law, which involved representing health insurance plans seeking reimbursement for medical expenses paid on behalf of injured individuals. Through her work with Rawlings, a subrogation vendor, she saw firsthand the mistakes that personal injury lawyers often make when dealing with recovery contractors.

However, Teresa realized that she wanted to use her legal knowledge and expertise to help injury victims rather than insurers. She decided to make the switch to putting on the “white hat” and fighting subrogation vendors on behalf of injury victims. In her role at Synergy Settlement Services, she helps clients navigate the complex world of lien resolution and recover the maximum amount of their settlement.

During the episode, Teresa and Jason discussed the challenges and misconceptions surrounding lien resolution, and how important it is for personal injury lawyers to understand the process in order to effectively represent their clients. They also discussed the various strategies that can be employed to minimize liens and maximize client recovery.

Teresa’s journey from personal injury law to subrogation law and ultimately to fighting for injury victims reflects her passion for justice and advocacy. Her insights into the complex world of lien resolution and subrogation can be invaluable to personal injury lawyers seeking to navigate these challenging areas of the law and recover the maximum amount for their clients.

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In Episode 15 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus talks with Ken Hardison of Hardison & Cochran and founder of PILMMA, a powerful innovative legal marketing and management association. They discuss how his desire to help people and own his own business led to his career in trial law. As part of our discussion, he talks about how that has transitioned into his love for coaching and mentoring other lawyers. We also discuss the importance of having a team that aligns with your core values along with the three barriers of growth of your law firm.

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In Episode 14 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus interviews Bibi Fell of Fell Law, PC. They discuss how even as a child being a lawyer was the only profession for her, the comradery and respect for her network of female trial lawyers, being thrilled by the intellectual challenge of trial law, and her passion for people. They also have a heartfelt discussion about increasing the awareness for hepatoblastoma, an incredibly rare disease that has impacted her family.

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In Episode 13 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus interviews Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm. They delve into being open about his health issues to help find a cure for polycystic kidney disease, his ground-breaking litigation related to swimming pool safety and the impact it has had on improving pool equipment safeguards to prevent drowning, and how he has developed a niche in trying negligent security cases.

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In Episode 12 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus interviews Andrew Ellenberg of Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. They discuss how curiosity fueled his pursuit of practicing law, his unique approach to medical malpractice cases using his healthcare knowledge, and being a part of litigation that affected a change in how birth injury cases are handled.

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