Settlement Nation
Conversations with leading trial lawyers and settlement professionals on topics ranging from advice and strategies from top trial lawyers, settlement planning for plaintiffs, tax planning for attorneys, and future innovations in the legal and insurance industries. Brought to you by Independent Life, the only plaintiff focused structured settlement provider, and hosted by Courtney Barber. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Settlement Nation podcast are those of the guests, and not necessarily those of Independent Life or its affiliates.
Episodes
70 episodes
EvenUp: Closing the Justice Gap Through Technology and AI with Ray Mieszaniec
In this episode, Courtney discusses all things technology and AI with the COO of EvenUp, Ray Mieszaniec, exploring how their groundbreaking Claims Intelligence Platform™ is THE solution for personal inju...
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Episode 74
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39:01
Leveraging AI For Massive Legal Growth with Bob Simon & Jakob Norman (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this episode, Courtney sits down with legal innovators Bob Simon (Simon Law Group) and Jako...
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Episode 73
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18:39
Leveraging AI For Massive Legal Growth with Bob Simon & Jakob Norman (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this episode, Courtney sits down with legal innovators Bob Simon (Simon Law Group) and Jako...
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Episode 72
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22:53
Things We Love & Need: 5 Genius Travel Buys For Trial Lawyers
Welcome back to the show and to 'Things We Love & Need', the series that showcases simple and effective items that support the busy trial lawyer on the go! In this episode I cover 5 items that will streamline your travel experience and ...
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Episode 70
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22:43
Applying Pressure on the Defense with James Murphy
In this episode of Settlement Nation, James (Jim) Murphy from Claggett & Sykes Law Firm dives deep into his strategies for applying pressure on the defense, by conducting thorough insurance discovery. After 20 years working as an insurance ...
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Episode 69
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36:34
Exclusive: Introducing Brutal Honesty with National Trial Lawyer Nick Rowley
Tune in to this bonus episode of Settlement Nation as we discuss the launch of renowned trial lawyer Nick Rowley's new podcast - Brutal Honesty. This special ...
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Episode 68
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3:36
Tactical Law: Building a Successful Trial Firm with Matt Granda
In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Matt Granda, the Managing Partner of Claggett and Sykes Law Firm. As well as being a personal injury lawyer, Matt oversees all of the operations and the 'business' of Claggett and Sykes, growing ...
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Episode 67
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47:19
Deciphering mTBI in the Courtroom with Trial Lawyer Nolan Drafahl
In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seri...
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Episode 66
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42:50
War Chest Wednesday: Transforming How Trial Lawyers Connect, Learn & Engage
Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined Bob Dryzgula, the Co-Founder of Function4, powering the largest industry event databases in fina...
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Episode 65
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18:14
Trying the Lie with Trial Lawyers For Justice
Welcome back to the show in 2024! In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Jakob Norman and Brian Ward from Trial Lawyers For Justice. Jakob and Brian break down their $63M verdict against Chevron for covering up a toxic chemical pit, ...
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Episode 64
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1:16:16
The Winning Formula of Working Hard & Being Kind with Trial Lawyer Sean Claggett (Part 2)
(Part 2): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I continue my conversation with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. We discuss three of Sean's most successful verdicts, including an in d...
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Episode 63
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43:35
War Chest Wednesday: The Power of Legal Visualizations for Trial Lawyers with Iconographics
Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. Today I am joined by by Michelle Jordan, the founder of Iconographics and her team Shawn Kinsey, Director of Foren...
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Episode 62
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18:10
The Winning Formula of Working Hard & Being Kind with Trial Lawyer Sean Claggett (Part 1)
(Part 1): In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Sean Claggett; founder, partner and lead trial lawyer of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Sean is an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Boyd School of Law, as well ...
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Episode 61
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32:44
Things We Love & Need: 5 Cool Products to Upgrade Daily Productivity For Trial Lawyers
Welcome back to the show, and to a brand new series - 'Things We Love & Need'. This series showcases simple and effective items that support the busy trial lawyer on the go! From office upgrades to travel hacks, cool tech gadgets and produc...
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Episode 60
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26:39
Confessions of a Former Defense Attorney (Part 5)
(Part 5): We are back with your favorite series and a brand new guest! In this episode I chat with James (Jim) Murphy from Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Jim, now a plaintiff trial lawyer, has spent 20 years working as an insurance defense atto...
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Episode 59
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56:24
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Green Beret Jason Van Camp (Part 2)
In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Jason Van Camp, a decorated Green Beret, Ranger and West Point graduate, turned successful entrepreneur and high performance coach. In Part 2 of this multi-part series, Jason shares more batt...
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Episode 58
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47:44
How the Human Approach Drives Success with Trial Lawyer Arkady Frekhtman
In this episode of Settlement Nation I speak with Arkady Frekhtman from Frekhtman and Associates, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Arkady and his firm have been able to recover ove...
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Episode 57
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45:10
Scaling Up: Strategies for Growing and Maximizing Your Law Firm with Ryan McKeen
In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Ryan McKeen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Connecticut Trial Firm. Ryan is a trial lawyer, receiving the highest bodily injury verdict in the state - 100M, as well as a published author and Inc 5000...
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Episode 56
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44:45
War Chest Wednesday: Upgrade Your Money Mindset
Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Kristin Neerhof from Sage Settlement Consulting. Kristin assists plaintiffs and attorneys by...
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Episode 55
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32:17
Expanding Your Horizons with Trial Lawyer Lauren Wood
In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Lauren Wood, a trial lawyer with Omega Law Group and the founder of the Women in Trial Travel Summit (WITTS). Lauren has obtained hundreds of six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for...
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Episode 54
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29:54
The Success Blueprint with Adam Savin, Brian Kim & Maureen Hennessey
Welcome back to Settlement Nation in 2023! We start the year with a great interview with Adam Savin, Brian Kim and Maureen Hennessey from Savin Bursk Law. These three trial lawyers make up a dynamic team; from their marketing smarts to their re...
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Episode 53
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1:02:49
Lessons From a $206M Verdict with Trial Lawyer Thomas Shaw
In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Thomas E. Shaw from Dallas, Texas. Thomas has been practising law for over 38 years, has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and has cultivated a reputation as a fierce ad...
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Episode 52
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46:13
War Chest Wednesday: More Whistleblowers Equals More Zeros with Stratejic
Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowle...
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Episode 51
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18:47
War Chest Wednesday: Powerful & Persuasive Visuals for Litigation
Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode I chat with Michelle Jordan and Rory Herington from Iconographics, a visual company founded by tri...
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Episode 50
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17:12
From Combat to the Cowboys with Chad Hennings
In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Chad Hennings, a man who really has achieved a legacy of excellence. Chad had a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, flew forty-five combat mission...
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Episode 49
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42:07