That One Case

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Omid Rejali, trial attorney at Rejali Law Firm in San Diego, and creator of Lawper - a platform designed to connect injured parties to lawyers with a focus on providing a fairer pricing structure for clients. Today, Omid tells us about a McDonald's hot coffee case that many would rather avoid. He explains how he came to the decision to take on the case, and how, through focusing his argument on several key issues, he was able to overcome his opponent's lack of co-operation and his own client's comparative negligence. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case [https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case/]. For more information about Omid check, out his LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omid-rejali-esq-87718727/]. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Rejali Law Firm [https://www.rejalilawfirm.com/] website or Lawper.com [https://law-per.com/].

In this episode of That One Case, we speak with Jon Hyman, employment and labor lawyer at Wickens Herzer Panzer in Avon, Ohio. Jon focuses on the management side of labor and employment law, providing counsel and representation for businesses on matters regarding employees. Today, Jon tells us the story of a case that was near indefensible, with the facts heavily weighted against his client. He recounts how, even though the case resulted in a defeat, he managed to greatly reduce his client's penalty, and he explains how this case taught him that, in the courts, sometimes defeat is just a matter of perspective. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case [https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case/]. For more information about Jon, check out his LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhyman/]. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Wickens Herzer Panza [https://wickenslaw.com/] website.

On today's episode of That One Case, we speak with Omid Zareh, partner at Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price, New York. Omid's speciality is representing businesses and executives in commercial arbitration and litigation. He is also the former Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association and is a member of its Ethics Committee and Commercial Litigation Committee. Omid shares with us how a decision to join the ethics committee, initially for networking purposes, would end up drastically influencing his career, prompting him to tackle some of the biggest ethics questions posed to lawyers and revealing the unseen challenges attorneys face on a day-to-day basis. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case [https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case/]. For more information about Omid, check out his LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omid-zareh-a949765/]. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price [https://wzmplaw.com/] website.

In this episode of That One Case, we talk with Ziyad Naccasha, attorney and partner at Carmel and Naccasha LLP, San Luis Obispo, California. Ziyad has over 30 years of experience in business and corporate law, litigation, insurance and reinsurance coverage, and defense, and he provides legal counsel for numerous domestic and international companies. Today, Ziyad tells us about some of the challenges he's faced throughout his career and how they've shaped his approach to being a leader and a member of the wider community. He shares with us how the smallest gestures can make the biggest impacts and why it's important to trace problems all the way back to the source. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case [https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case/]. For more information about Ziyad, check out his LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziyad-naccasha-7b426b6/]. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Carmel and Naccasha [https://carnaclaw.com/] website.

On today's episode of That One Case, we talk with Paul Campson, partner at Campson and Campson, New York. Paul is a trial lawyer with over 20-years of experience, specializing in personal injury litigation. He represents clients in the supreme courts, federal courts, and court of claims, and he was one of the youngest directors ever elected to the Board of Directors of The New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Join us as Paul tells us about a case that taught him the importance of being clear with the messages you put out - whether it's communicating key facts to jurors or even marketing yourself to potential clients. He also reveals a common trap young lawyers can fall into and a way to avoid it to elevate your cross-examination skills. Have you got a story about your legal career that you’d like to share? Get in touch with us over at That One Case [https://lowerstreet.co/podcasts/that-one-case/]. For more information about Paul, check out his LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/campsonlaw/]. Or to find out more about his work, head over to the Campson and Campson [https://campsonlaw.com/] website.