Host of The Case Doctors and The Jury is Out
John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law
The Case Doctors tackle a client who wants to quit mid-deposition, plus how to handle and avoid a pre-judgment loan that's tripled in cost.
How to be the most prepared person in the room plus the “just damages” lesson John Simon learned the hard way.
John Simon and Tim Cronin share 12 essential deposition goals every trial attorney should know, with real case examples from the courtroom.
John Simon and Alvin Wolff tackle AI-altered evidence, a $30M attorney fee fight in California, and the John Deere right-to-repair ruling.
Simon Law's John Simon and Tim Cronin launch a deposition tips series, sharing strategy and stories on how depos can make or break a case.
What can derail a case? John Simon and Tim Cronin break down the biggest risks, from expert witnesses to social media-driven verdicts, and what a recent low rideshare verdict could mean for...
A father-daughter conversation on why jurors don't simply award money—they decide whether a defendant deserves accountability, and how credibility, character, and courtroom choices can dramatically change the value of a case.
The Case Doctors tackle the Paramount megamerger, Uber's fight with NYC, a deepfake defamation claim, and a drone-vs-tomato feud. What are the damages?
A father-daughter conversation on what jurors actually care about, featuring practical lessons on openings, witness credibility, memorable courtroom visuals, and why simplicity beats overthinking every time.
Law professor Brendan Roediger on teaching civil practice, demystifying the law for students, and AI's unsettling impact on legal education.
A smart fridge exposes an affair, chairs track productivity, and a "military-grade" phone case shatters. The Case Doctors have seen it all.
Civil rights attorney Brendan Roediger on illegal municipal fees, prison assault cases, a $37M verdict, and teaching law students to handle trauma.
A judge silences a lawyer, detox tea derails a career, and a self-driving car follows the rules into a tree. The Case Doctors have opinions.
John Simon shares top case-killers. With Tim Cronin, he covers social media verdicts and how a low rideshare award may impact cases.
From starting with clear, reasonable requests and meticulously documenting every interaction, to setting firm deadlines and escalating strategically, The Jury is Out outlines how to maintain control of the process. John Simon,...
In this episode of The Case Doctors, Christine tees up a lineup of legal dilemmas that range from rideshare upgrades to Instagram gotchas — while John Simon and Alvin Wolff do what...
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 Vieth and Tim Cronin discuss how this...
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...
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...
On this award-winning episode of The Case Doctors — fresh off their big win at the Missouri Lawyers Media Legal Innovation Summit for Legal Tech Education — the gang proves once again...
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...
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...
News of a corndog recall spark hilarious memories for Alvin Wolff of a case he once handled involving misuse of a corndog. And attorneys ask the Case Doctors how they keep their...
This week, the ladies of Heels in the Courtroom are bringing back on one of the most popular episodes of The Jury is Out, which explores how your most effective marketing tool...
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...
Attorney Peter Dunne shares stories about other legendary St. Louis lawyers and the entertaining ways they handled paper correspondence in the days before email.
The Case Doctors explore what legal recourse Taylor Swift fans might have when the tickets they bought for $14,000 didn’t turn out to be what they paid for. Plus, John Simon and...
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.
John Simon remarked, “If the jury thinks this case is about rocks, you’re in trouble.” How we creatively framed the case and presented punitives set our client up for a major win.
What to do when your client wants to sue for nondisclosure of paranormal interference. Plus, is there a case when a service dog literally crashes a wedding? Alvin shares how a personal...
Dissecting a $109 Million Verdict on a Business Litigation case: Attorneys Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail join The Jury is Out to discuss how they creatively framed the case and presented punitives...
Don Schlapprizzi discusses significant changes in the legal practice and how he endured being lead counsel on a 90-day civil jury trial…the longest in Missouri history.
The Case Doctors explore questions from viewers about how best to select an expert witness for a case and ponder whether lawyers really need law school. Plus, John recalls how one client’s...
One of the most highly respected attorneys in Missouri, Don Schlapprizzi shares personal experiences and lessons learned through more than 350 cases.
In our continuing conversation, John, Tim and Dan Ryan share more great trial stories. You can’t make this stuff up, but you can laugh and learn from it.
The Case Doctors tackle questions from an attorney handling a case on behalf of a client suing for negligent misrepresentation after investing in stocks on the advice of a psychic and losing...
With over 30 years experience, attorney Dan Ryan has plenty of stories. Part One begins with bar exam anecdotes and leads into literally mopping up during a trial.
You’ve secured the scene and gathered your cause and origin evidence. So who will you include in the litigation?
How do you assess a product fire case? Follow our analysis and get some key insights as we begin to work up an intake on a tragic hospice bed fire.
How do you save a case after a client announces the litigation process is too stressful and they don’t want to move forward with the case while under oath during a deposition?...
If you just prep your client an hour before their depo, you are doing them a disservice. Tune infor our final tips on how to improve your client’s depo.
Your client has a story to tell, but how they tell it may determine whether or not you win the case. Create the best possible impression by avoiding these pitfalls in your...
An attorney asks The Case Doctors how to handle a situation where a client is terrified of confronting the person who harmed them in court, and how to help them find the...
Part Two provides six strategies to help remove unfavorable jurors, better frame your case and deal with damages. But to do so, you must focus on the worst part of your case...
Our first six rules address how to ask questions, how to listen and ways to probe sensitive issues during voir dire.
Viewers want to know how The Case Doctors handle unreasonable and obstructionist opposing counsel, as well as what point they would involve the Court during contentious discovery and negotiations. Plus, how one...
Do you know how the government can define away your property rights? Or the basis for the Lemonade Freedom Movement? Through public interest litigation, Attorney David Roland fights for our mutual humanity.
Our conversation with Constitutional lawyer David Roland continues as he discusses recent challenges to your rights and how you can hold task forces and government accountable.
The Case Doctors discuss managing defensive clients with a short temper in the face of tough questions, and how exploding e-cigarette batteries got removed to federal court.
David Roland founded the Freedom Center of Missouri to pursue legal protection of our constitutional rights to economic liberty and free speech. Our three-part series is a vital refresher on landmark cases...
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