Episodios

  • EP 707: Navigating Discovery Obstruction in Modern Litigation Part 1

    EP 707: Navigating Discovery Obstruction in Modern Litigation Part 1
    Apr 1 2026
    The Jury is Out explores the growing problem of discovery obstruction in litigation, where routine requests are increasingly met with blanket objections. John Simon, Erich Veith and Tim Cronin discuss how this trend impacts day-to-day legal work, and practical strategies attorneys can use to push through resistance and keep cases moving forward.
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    21 m
  • EP 706: The Two Things That Can Blow Up Your Case

    EP 706: The Two Things That Can Blow Up Your Case
    Mar 18 2026
    The Jury is Out hands this week’s episode over to The Case Doctors, John Simon and Alvin Wolff. With more than 80 years of combined legal experience, Simon and Wolff have seen it all—and now, they’re sharing their insights into real-world legal questions submitted by fellow attorneys. In this episode, the veteran plaintiff’s attorneys break down practical issues litigators face every day—especially the two most common case-killers: unprepared clients and unprepared experts.
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    24 m
  • EP 705: Secrets to Longevity, Sanity, and Success in Law

    EP 705: Secrets to Longevity, Sanity, and Success in Law
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode of The Jury Is Out, John Simon and co-host Erich Vieth explore what it really takes to survive—and thrive—in one of the most demanding professions there is: the practice of a trial lawyer. The conversation centers on practical, hard-earned wisdom for building a long, fulfilling legal career without losing your sanity or sense of humor. Whether you’re a young attorney just starting out or a seasoned trial lawyer navigating year 30, this conversation offers timeless insights on how to endure the pressures of the profession—and still love what you do.
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    29 m
  • EP 704- Meet the Case Doctors

    EP 704- Meet the Case Doctors
    Feb 18 2026
    The Jury is Out hands this week’s episode over to The Case Doctors, John Simon, and Alvin Wolff. With more than 80 years of combined legal experience, Simon and Wolff have seen it all—and now, they’re sharing their insights into real-world legal questions submitted by fellow attorneys. News of a corndog recall sparks hilarious memories for Wolff of a case he once handled. And attorneys ask the Case Doctors how they keep their sanity and ethics intact when a client has a history of suing and firing previous attorneys.
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    18 m
  • EP 703- Trial Wisdom From a Texas Legend

    EP 703- Trial Wisdom From a Texas Legend
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of The Jury is Out, Tim Cronin and John Simon pick the brain of Thomas R. Conner, a fourth-generation retired trail lawyer who spent 45 years fighting high stakes litigation in Houston. Tom shares practical trial preparation tips and what he believes young lawyers aren’t taught in law school about resilience, long-term career satisfaction, and emotional endurance. In his upcoming book, From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms: A Texas Lawyer’s Memoir, Tom reflects on his journey from a childhood in rural West Texas to the emotionally charged world of courtroom litigation.
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    38 m
  • EP 702- Home Alone: A Personal Injury Quagmire

    EP 702- Home Alone: A Personal Injury Quagmire
    Jan 21 2026
    In Home Alone, young Kevin McCallister tries to protect himself from two bungling burglars. But could Kevin be held liable for their injuries? Join us for a lighthearted legal look at this holiday classic.
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    29 m
  • EP 701- Peter Dunne Part Two

    EP 701- Peter Dunne Part Two
    Jan 7 2026
    Attorney Peter Dunne shares stories about other legendary St. Louis lawyers and the entertaining ways they handled paper correspondence in the days before email.
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    25 m
  • EP 626- Attorney and Professor Peter Dunne Part One

    EP 626- Attorney and Professor Peter Dunne Part One
    Dec 24 2025
    With over 40 years of courtroom experience, attorney Peter Dunne is still learning by teaching. Hear some of his favorite lessons from the classroom and the courtroom.
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    34 m