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Lead CounselBuilt Different: John Uustal on Redefining Trial Law with Courage, Vision, and ResultsIn this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with legendary trial attorney John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal, known nationwide for his relentless pursuit of justice and groundbreaking verdicts that have changed lives and corporate behavior. With more than two decades of courtroom experience, John shares how fearlessness, beginner’s mind, and moral clarity drive his decision-making in taking cases that others reject. John opens up about why he champions single-event litigation, how early case rejections can hide massive potential, and how to lead and inspire a firm committed to changing the wo...
2025-07-3120 min
Tip the Scales137. John Uustal - The Impossible CaseOn this week’s episode Maria chats with founding partner of Kelley | Uustal, John Uustal. They discuss John’s very first trial, how The Impossible Case Institute is shaping future lawyers, his recent appearance on NBC news, the status of his upcoming book, and why Maria and John just love to curse.Get in touch with John at https://kelleyuustal.com/Guest John Uustal (@johnuustal on Instagram) is a founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm in Fort Lauderdale. His successes have resulted in safer fuel tanks, safer seatbelts, safer medical care, and safer equi...
2025-06-2550 min
Tip the ScalesJohn Uustal - The Impossible CaseOn this week’s episode Maria chats with founding partner of Kelley | Uustal, John Uustal. They discuss John’s very first trial, how The Impossible Case Institute is shaping future lawyers, his recent appearance on NBC news, the status of his upcoming book, and why Maria and John just love to curse.
Get in touch with John at https://kelleyuustal.com/
Guest John Uustal (@johnuustal on Instagram) is a founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm in Fort Lauderdale. His successes have resulted in safer fuel tanks, safer seatbelts, safer medical care, and safer equi...
2025-06-2551 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill311. Legal Leaders — The Blueprint for Legal Mastery: Build a Legacy, Dominate Your NicheWelcome back to The Game Changing Attorney Podcast’s “Road to the Summit” mini-series! As we gear up for the 2024 Game Changers Summit, each Tuesday, we're revisiting powerful conversations from past Summits with the attorneys and industry leaders who are breaking boundaries and redefining success in the legal world.In this special episode, we’re revisiting an unforgettable session from the 2022 Game Changers Summit, where four of the nation’s top attorneys — Jan Dils, Joe Fried, John Uustal, and Laura Wasser — took the stage to share pivotal insights and hard-won lessons from their remarkable careers.
2024-10-3135 minLead CounselBuilt Different with John J. UustalIn this powerful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, we sit down with renowned trial lawyer John J. Uustal to explore the high-stakes world of personal injury law. John shares his journey from learning under some of the greatest trial lawyers to becoming one of the most respected figures in the field. We delve into his relentless pursuit of justice, including the behind-the-scenes story of a groundbreaking case involving a defective pressure cooker that left a young girl catastrophically injured. John reveals the strategies and mindset that set him apart, his approach to mentoring the next generation of lawyers...
2024-08-2249 min
Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 11: Courtroom Storytelling with Jim Perdue, Sr.In this session, John interviews Jim Perdue, Sr. who has, has for the past fifty years, been a trailblazer in bringing new concepts to the art of jury persuasion. Jim speaks to us about his latest book, Courtroom Storytelling.About the AuthorJim Perdue, Sr. spent over forty years persuading juries to find justice for his clients. He won record-and precedent-setting verdicts, pioneered techniques that are now standard practice among the plaintiff’s bar, and has mentored hundreds of aspiring trial attorneys.In Courtroom Storytelling, Perdue takes many of...
2024-04-1836 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill215. Flo Rida — Industry Innovation, Commitment to Your Craft, and Hit-MakingBefore delivering an electrifying private concert at the 2023 Game Changers Summit, award-winning hip-hop artist Flo Rida sat down for a fireside chat with Crisp Founder & CEO Michael Mogill to talk industry innovation, staying relevant, and hit-making.On this special episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, you’ll get an inside look at that LIVE conversation and the method behind one of the most successful music artists of our time.You’ll hear:
The musical influences and personal mindsets that made Flo Rida successful
The inside story behind Flo’...
2023-11-1621 min
Trial Lawyers UniversityJohn Uustal – Try the Case in the Courtroom, Not the Case in the FileYou have to be alive to the moment that can win you the case, and seize that opportunity.In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by celebrity trial lawyer John Uustal. John focuses his practice on “cases that can’t be won for families that can’t afford to lose.” Dan and John discuss some of John’s biggest cases, including a $60 million verdict against General Motors early in his career–that General Motors actually paid in full with interest to the tune of $90 million. Tune in as John shares insight on how to leverage...
2023-09-2032 min
Divij’s DenEP 68 Eagles VS Chiefs Super Bowl, Celsius Pays $82 Million In Settlement to Flo Rida, & Beyonce Tour Is EXPENSIVE | Divij's Den EP 68EP 68 Eagles VS Chiefs Super Bowl, Celsius Pays $82 Million In Settlement to Flo Rida, & Beyonce Tour Is EXPENSIVE | Divij's Den EP 68
A Florida jury ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought forth by rapper Flo Rida against Celsius energy drinks and awarded him a total of $82.6 million in damages.
On Wednesday, a jury found Celsius guilty of breaching an endorsement deal with Flo Rida that ran from 2014 to 2018. The jury also found the brand fraudulently hid information from him.
In a statement, Flo Rida, whose legal name is Tramar Dillard, thanked the jury, j...
2023-02-0851 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 10: The Final Case with David GutersonIn this session, we are joined by award-winning, best-selling author, David Guterson to discuss his book, The Final Case.About the AuthorGuterson’s writing has been celebrated for its atmospheric intensity, narrative drive, and probing exploration of fundamental human themes--love, death, meaning, and morality among them. His many awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the White Award for Journalism, the Washington State Governor's Writers Award, the Swedish Academy Crime Writers' Award, the American Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award, the Barnes & Noble Discover Award, and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction for Snow Fa...
2023-02-021h 12
Squawk PodFlo Rida & Celsius, McCarthy & the House, Wages & the Fed 01/09/23Rapper Flo Rida is speaking out about his lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius. After a successful partnership, Flo alleges the company breached his endorsement contract. In an interview alongside his attorney John Uustal, Flo Rida explains the value his own brand lent to Celsius, and why, despite the lawsuit, he’s still drinking the product on stage. After a December jobs report buoyed the markets, investors wonder whether the Federal Reserve will slow rate hikes. White House economist Heather Boushey explains the administration’s take on potential recession and President Biden’s plans to ease economic pains for America...
2023-01-0936 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill134. Legal Leaders: Live from The Game Changers SummitThe best way to grow is to learn from others who have been where you want to go, and that’s exactly what the attendees at the Game Changers Summit 2022 did. Law firm owners present at the #1 Law Firm Growth Conference on Earth learned from the experiences of four leading lawyers in the country — setting them up to apply their success lessons to their own lives.On this special episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, dive into these incredible stories, live from the Summit. Get ready to hear from:
Jan Dils, Founder & CEO...
2022-11-1532 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 9: Exposure with Robert Bilott“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist.”– The New York Times Book ReviewThe story that inspired the major motion picture Dark Waters, starring Mark Ruffalo as Robert Bilott.Robert Bilott is a partner at the law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP in Cincinnati, Ohio where he has practiced environmental law and litigation for more than twenty-eight years. He has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for several years running and has received numerous honors for his work in environmental law and litigation. Rob is a form...
2022-10-141h 10
Get in the Game Podcast from Jury AnalystSaving the World One Case at a Time - John Uustal with author Ken McCallionKenneth Foard McCallion a Former DOJ/NY State Prosecutor and still top civil litigation attorney discusses his newest book with another world-class attorney John Uustal, our show host. Listen to some of the behind-the-scenes landmark legal cases of our time. John and Ken compare their sovereign immunity breakdowns. Send us a text
2022-06-3027 minGet in the Game Podcast from Jury AnalystSaving the World One Case at a Time - John Uustal with author Ken McCallionKenneth Foard McCallion a Former DOJ/NY State Prosecutor and still top civil litigation attorney discusses his newest book with another world-class attorney John Uustal, our show host. Listen to some of the behind-the-scenes landmark legal cases of our time. John and Ken compare their sovereign immunity breakdowns. Send us a text
2022-06-3027 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 8: Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein with Bradley Edwards and Brittany HendersonIn this session, John Uustal discusses relevant book relevant to current events: Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, by Bradley Edwards and Brittany Henderson.“This is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein and the corrupt system that supported him and Ghislaine Maxwell, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented Epstein’s victims for more than a decade.” – Simon & SchusterListen in...Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@JohnUustalTrialLawyer) | Follow John on Twitter (@JohnUust...
2022-06-131h 15
Mass Tort News LegalCastCalling Out Boardroom Misconduct in the Courts and Court of Public OpinionJohn Uustal and the Kelly Uustal Law Firm are a complex personal injury firm based in Fort Lauderdale FL, who are actively involved in traumatic and catastrophic injury litigation and Mass Torts as local trial counsel for certain MDL leadership firms. Also, KU is one of the premier tobacco litigation firms in the country, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts against Big Tobacco. Never afraid to face corporate bad conduct, John Uustal and the Kelly Uustal firm will take the fight directly to the corporate boardrooms. Check out John Uustal's blog to stay u...
2022-06-0722 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 7: Devil in the Grove with Gilbert KingIn this session, John Uustal interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King on his book, Devil in the Grove.Arguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in a case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.“Superb. A powerful and well-told drama of Southern injustice.” (The Chicago Tribune)“A taut, intensely readable narrative.” (Boston Globe)“A tho...
2022-06-061h 14
Congressional Dish251: BIF: Driving Dangers SustainedThe recently signed infrastructure law continues the United States’ over-reliance on the most dangerous way to travel: driving a vehicle. Did Congress make sufficient safety improvements to decrease the dangers posed by driving in the United States? This episode will examine all vehicle-related safety provisions to help you weigh your own transportation options. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank’s online bill p...
2022-05-081h 20Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 6: The Fall of the House of Zeus with Curtis WilkieThe Fall of the House of Zeus tells the story of Dickie Scruggs, arguably the most successful plaintiff’s lawyer in America. A brother-in-law of Trent Lott, the former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Scruggs made a fortune taking on mass tort lawsuits against “Big Tobacco” and the asbestos industries. He was hailed by Newsweek as a latter-day Robin Hood, and portrayed in the movie, The Insider, as a dapper aviator-lawyer. Scruggs’ legal triumphs rewarded him lavishly, and his success emboldened both his career maneuvering and his influence in Southern politics–but at a terrible cost, culminating in his spectacula...
2022-05-031h 16Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 5: A Civil Action by Jonathan HarrA true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation’s largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination. Described as “a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship” by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Listen in...! Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@JohnUustalTrialLawyer) | Follow John on Twitter (@JohnUustal)Vis...
2022-04-1854 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 4: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury by Michael S Lief, H. Mitchell Caldwell and Ben BycelLadies and Gentlemen of the Jury is a collection of closing arguments from ten noteworthy cases. In this session of Top Shelf, the discussion focused on:Chapter 2: Clarence Darrow’s own bribery trials of 1912-1913Chapter 4: Gerry Spence’s Silkwood trial of 1979Each closing argument is put into context by the authors, who provide historical background, a brief biography of each attorney, and commentary, pointing out the trial tactics used to great effect by the lawyers. Listen in...!Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@John...
2022-04-041h 04Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 3: Presumed Innocent with Scott Turow“Presumed Innocent” by Scott Turow brings to life our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of all crimes. It’s the stunning portrayal of one man’s all-too-human and all-consuming fatal attraction for a passionate woman who is not his wife, and the story of how his obsession puts everything he loves and values on trial–including his own life. It’s a book that lays bare a shocking world of betrayal and murder, as well as the hidden depths of the human heart. And it will hold you and haunt you…long after you...
2022-03-141h 18Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 2: Just Mercy by Bryan StevensonIn this session, we discuss "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. It is a powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. Just Mercy is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, as well as a major motion picture.Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@JohnUustalTrialLawyer) | Follow John on Twitter (@JohnUustal)Visit the Top Shelf Trial School Book Club Website:
2022-03-0758 minTrial School Top ShelfEpisode 1: The Last Trial with Scott TurowDuring this Top Shelf session, John Uustal interviewed author Scott Turow, a #1 New York Times best-selling author. Turow’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 30 million copies, and have also inspired several films.Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@JohnUustalTrialLawyer) | Follow John on Twitter (@JohnUustal)Visit the Top Shelf Trial School Book Club Website: Trial School Top ShelfFollow Trial School on Social Media: Facebook (@TrialSchool) | Twitter (@Trial_School) | Instagram (@Trial_School)...
2022-02-251h 21
SharkPreneurCorporate Crime FighterCorporate Crime FighterJohn Uustal, Kelley | Uustal – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 750 John UustalJohn Uustal is a founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm in Fort Lauderdale. Uustal leads a team of fourteen elite trial lawyers, who have won some of the largest verdicts in the country. He limits his own practice to a small number of “cases that can’t be won for families that can’t afford to lose.” He has taken on some of the most complex and difficult legal cases of our time. His success...
2021-12-1621 min
The Great Trials PodcastJohn Uustal | Samantha Elena Gonzalez et al. v. Lifetime Brands, Inc. | $27 million settlementThis week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview John Uusta of Kelley | Uustal (https://kelleyuustal.com/).
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John Uustal, a founding partner of Kelley | Uustal in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, discusses how he refused to accept the findings of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, engineering experts, firefighters and police officers and instead pursued justice for a 3-year-old girl...
2021-11-161h 22
The best - Legal News and Review Podcasting & Be Legal!“My life is over.” That’s what Remington Bloch said, lying in the street next to his motorcycle, looking at his crushed and mangled leg. would he ever walk again.Finding Meaning and Purpose“My life is over.”That’s what Remington said, lying in the street next to his motorcycle, looking at his crushed and mangled leg. He had no idea if he would ever walk again. He couldn’t work, and in the next few months, the bills mounted. The insurance companies denied coverage and he faced a second catastrophe, this one financial.Remington found Kelley | Uustal.K|U not only had the insurance denials reversed, K|U discovered additional layers of coverage, so that Remington’s settlement was much higher t...
2021-09-2026 min
Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTaking on Goliath with Bob KelleyWhat you will learn from this episode.Bob talks about the importance of the trial culture in Southern Florida during his time as a young lawyer. After working a brief time as an insurance defense lawyer, Bob met the famous trial lawyer Sheldon ("Shelly") Schlesinger and went to work at Shelly's firm. There, Bob observed Shelly's unmatched trial skills and unique domineering style. Bob talks about how he had the opportunity early in his career to try a lot of jury trials and to develop his own unique style which relied more upon a human connection with the j...
2021-05-1059 min
Get in the Game Podcast from Jury AnalystJohn Uustal -Trial Lawyer and Book Author He shares his insight into what it’s like as a lawyer to write books. How he approaches trials as a story or play to show people the truth that is emotionally engaging. The most important thing to provide jurors in the opening statement. Unique strategies he uses in jury selection to unearth as much information possible. The challenges of Tobacco litigation. Send us a text
2019-11-1630 minGet in the Game Podcast from Jury AnalystJohn Uustal -Trial Lawyer and Book Author He shares his insight into what it’s like as a lawyer to write books. How he approaches trials as a story or play to show people the truth that is emotionally engaging. The most important thing to provide jurors in the opening statement. Unique strategies he uses in jury selection to unearth as much information possible. The challenges of Tobacco litigation. Send us a text
2019-11-1630 min