🚨 Trial Lawyer View Episode Release – Nick Verderame | Plattner Verderame, P.C.
🎧 What you will hear: Storytelling, Strategy, and the Future of Trial Law
How does working at CBS and ESPN shape the ability to be a better trial lawyer?
In this episode of Trial Lawyer View, Jason Lazarus sits down with Arizona trial lawyer Nick Verderame to explore how journalism, curiosity, and discipline shaped his approach to catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Nick shares how early preparation, expert alignment, and active listening are his competitive edge both inside and outside the courtroom.
🗣️ “We have to keep the ball moving.”
What you’ll learn:
🧠 How journalism training shaped his approach to storytelling and jury communication
🔄 How proactive lawyering beats reactive lawyering in every phase of litigation
📊 Why small firms need real operational systems, not just hustle
🤖 How tech and AI are reshaping plaintiff practice, and why to adopt with intention
🌊 Why leadership, community, and mentorship are essential to the future of trial law
This episode is for trial lawyers who want to sharpen their craft, lead with purpose, and scale without losing sight of what matters.
🎧 Listen now → https://triallawyerview.com/podcast/nick-verderame/
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Chapters
00:00 Exploring a Passion for Baseball Stadiums
02:45 The Impact of Journalism on Legal Practice
05:47 Strategic Moves in Catastrophic Injury Cases
08:36 The Importance of Proactive Lawyering
11:47 Navigating Complex Cases with Expert Testimony
14:38 The Challenges of Mediation in Legal Cases
17:46 Simplifying Complex Science for Juries
20:39 Implementing Efficient Law Firm Operations
26:52 Navigating Technology in Legal Practice
29:48 Challenges of Comprehensive Legal Solutions
32:40 The Importance of Community in Legal Practice
35:39 Empathy in Plaintiff's Law
41:29 Existential Threats to Trial Lawyers
47:07 The Future of Trial Law and Legacy
