Podcast - Seek Out Feedback
Podcast - Part II: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
Podcast - Part I: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
Podcast - Finding Common Ground
Podcast - "Ready for Trial?"
The Future of Litigation: Adapting to the Era of Nuclear Verdicts
Podcast - Every Case Is a New World
Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Do the Right Thing
The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Tell Your Story
The JustPod: Lawyer, Gentleman, and Counsel to the Stars: A Discussion with Brian McMonagle
Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Know Your Court
Podcast - Real Justice for Real People
There Is No Right Path
Podcast - How Did We Get Here?
Podcast - Parting Thoughts: Be a "Peddler of Common Sense"
Against All Odds- Part Four
Against All Odds- Part Three
Against All Odds- Part Two
Against All Odds- Part One
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 56 - A Strategic Gamble: The Risks, Costs and Rewards of Going to Trial
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares personal stories from early in his legal career that illustrate the invaluable role of experienced trial observers and...more
What makes for an effective closing argument, and how important is it? Even after days of testimony and evidence, your closing argument has the potential to sway a jury’s decision and bring about a successful outcome for your...more
In the second part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Ian Ratner, CEO of GlassRatner and B. Riley Advisory Services. Together they delve...more
In this special guest episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Ian Ratner, CEO of GlassRatner and B. Riley Advisory Services. Mr. Ratner reflects on his three...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small recounts the challenges he faced during the Farmers Export grain elevator explosion trial. He emphasizes the importance of...more
Litigation attorney Dan Small unexpectedly took the lead in prosecuting the high-profile case of the Farmers Export grain elevator explosion, a major incident in Galveston, Texas, that resulted in the deaths of 18 people in...more
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge Shareholder Paul Motz to discuss the escalating trend of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—and how defense...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small recounts his experience as a new prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division, where he was unexpectedly...more
Law firms are increasingly using technology to assist and optimize their litigation and trial processes, and this trend will almost certainly continue into the future. In particular, the use of external graphics technologies...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about his experience working in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's Court and handling everyday cases involving ordinary...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the vital role of storytelling in trials. Drawing from his experiences in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains how knowing the court where a trial lawyer is working can make the difference between winning our losing a case. He...more
If you don’t already use legal translators, it’s likely in your firm’s future. Between 2021 and 2023, the slice of American residents categorized as “limited English proficient” (LEP) grew from 25.7 to 29.6 million, a growth...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his early experiences in trial law as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Magistrate's Court in Hyattsville,...more
The pen is mightier than the sword in a courtroom. Legal decisions can pivot on a single word or comma in a contract or transcription, and adding multiple languages to the mix multiplies the possibility of inadvertent...more
Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his journey of transforming compelling real-life trial experiences into valuable lessons for fellow litigators....more
Cross-examination is the stuff of drama in fictional courtroom depictions. The savvy lawyer taking on a hostile witness on the stand—these are the moments TV and movie audiences live for. However, the truth is real-life...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on essential principles for trial lawyers, emphasizing the importance of clarity and organization in presenting...more
After three weeks of an intense trial, a federal murder case defended by Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer went to the jury. Their client, Bobby Smith, was facing life in prison for a woman’s 2016...more
In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were appointed as counsel for indigent defendant Bobby Smith in a federal murder case dating back to 2016. Despite months of prep, it was...more
In late January of 2025, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer achieved a rare victory, securing an acquittal in a federal murder trial—an outcome that occurs in less than 1% of cases. With the deck...more
Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal year 2022. In this latest podcast episode, host Matt Adams is joined by firm...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the challenges and strategies associated with using expert witnesses in trials. He advises against agreeing to stipulate...more
I remember listening to Justice Frank Cleckley of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, my professor for Evidence, open his first lecture with a discussion of Federal Rule of Evidence 103. As a young law student, I was...more