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Timothy M. Cronin

Timothy M. Cronin

Host of The Jury is Out

Tim Cronin is a skilled and experienced personal injury trial attorney, including product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and trucking litigation, serving clients nationwide from our St. Louis office. He has recovered over 100 million dollars for injury victims, received numerous legal accolades, and offers compassionate counsel to his clients.

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Recent Episodes
December 6, 2023

EP 450- Lawyers in Leadership with Elise Holtzman

Are you satisfied when your firm is “good enough”? Professional development coach Elise Holtzman challenges you to strategically examine your workplace and your personality to improve your business, create more successful communication...

November 29, 2023

EP 449- Pillars of Business Development with Elise Holtzman

Would you like to generate more business? Elise Holtzman is founder of The Lawyer’s Edge, a leadership development firm that helps attorneys become more proactive about business development and career acceleration.

November 22, 2023

EP 448- Results Don’t Lie Part Six- Update

Koon v. Walden is still making an impact on opioid prescribing in America, but insurance companies and legislatures are putting higher hurdles in place to limit damages and restrict the patient’s ability...

November 15, 2023

EP 447- Results Don’t Lie Part Five-Verdict

In Episode Five of Results Don’t Lie, defense experts take the stand. But a few things aren’t adding up, and Tim and Johnny discover missing records that could derail the entire defense. Hear...

November 8, 2023

EP 446- Results Don’t Lie Part Four- Trial

What would you be thinking if you were on the jury when attorneys tried to blame an upstanding physician for his patient’s opioid addiction? Johnny Simon and Tim Cronin knew they had...

November 1, 2023

EP 445- Results Don’t Lie Part Three-The Other Side

There are always two sides to the story, and in Koon v Walden, the other side came on strong. In this episode of Results Don’t Lie, Johnny Simon and Tim Cronin challenge defense...

October 25, 2023

EP 444- Results Don’t Lie Part Two-Building the Case

How do you build a case against a hospital system and a doctor who you claim turned his patient into an opioid addict? The plaintiff’s stories about how this growing opioid addiction...

October 18, 2023

EP 443- Results Don’t Lie Part One-Bad Medicine

When you get hurt, you go to a doctor. But what do you do when your doctor’s prescriptions turn you into an opioid addict? Johnny Simon and Tim Cronin tried one of...

October 11, 2023

ENCORE EP108 – Selecting Expert Witnesses with Erica Slater

Expert witnesses can make or break your case. Not only do they need to understand the facts of the case and the subject matter, but they must also clearly communicate their position...

October 4, 2023

EP 442- Show and Tell

After 72 hours, most people remember about 10% of the information they hear, but 20% of what they see. And when we hear and see the same information, we retain 65%. John...

September 20, 2023

ENCORE Fighting Among Friends with Defense Attorney Tim Gearin

Even though you are on opposite sides of the case, having an adversarial relationship with opposing counsel is probably not the best approach for you or your client. Defense attorney Tim Gearin...

September 13, 2023

ENCORE – Alvin Wolff’s 40 Tips from 40 Years Part Two

You’ve probably made lists of how to win your case, but Alvin Wolff suggests it may be more beneficial to consider 20 ways to lose. Hear the rest of Alvin’s tried and...

September 6, 2023

ENCORE Alvin Wolff’s 40 Tips from 40 Years Part One

“A client who has been through several lawyers is probably a client you wish you didn’t have.” St. Louis plaintiff Attorney Alvin Wolff has been practicing for over four decades and his...

August 30, 2023

EP 441- Corporate Rep Depositions for Product Liability

The corporate rep depo is a powerful tool to expand discovery and solidify facts in your case. Today’s discussion covers what information you should seek in a corporate rep depo, effective ways...

August 23, 2023

EP440- Building a Strong Foundation for Product Liability Part Two

Your product liability case isn’t just about a single product. Design changes, comparable models, previous incidents and marketing materials should be carefully examined to find the potential flaw or “profit over people”...

August 16, 2023

EP 439- Building a Strong Foundation for Product Liability Part One

 The scope of your pleadings dictates the scope of your discovery, and it’s important to make sure your pleadings are broad enough to allow discovery into all the product issues you need...

August 9, 2023

EP 438- Anatomy of a Product Liability Case Part Two

Our discussion on building a product liability case continues, with a focus on pre-suit discovery, regulations, industry standards and potential defendants that are often overlooked.

August 2, 2023

EP 437 – Anatomy of a Product Liability Case Part 1

Are you missing a product liability claim ? Product liability cases can be complex, challenging, and sometimes hard to recognize. John, Tim and Erich discuss how to recognize and evaluate a product...

July 5, 2023

EP433 – Ethical AI Integration with Joy Holley Part One

Artificial Intelligence has significant impact on all industries and especially in the legal industry.  Joy Holley discusses the exponential growth of AI and the use in legal and in which the courts...

June 28, 2023

EP432 – High Profile Cases with Robert Haar Part Two

Handling a high profile case? Attorney Robert Haar has a few helpful tips on how to deal with the press, convincing reluctant witnesses to cooperate, and the power of taking pride in...

June 28, 2023

EP431- Handling High Profile Cases with Robert Haar Part One

Bombings. Organized crime. And witness protection programs. Gain insight into these interesting areas of the law with renowned St. Louis Attorney Robert Haar. Part One of our discussion covers these issues plus...

June 7, 2023

EP430- Preparing Your Expert Witness Part Two

There’s a good chance your expert is going to be asked about facts that aren’t in evidence, prior relationships with your firm and their own compensation in the case. Should you be...

May 31, 2023

EP429- Preparing Your Expert Witness Part One

You’ve been working on this case for 2 years and it’s looking good. Then your own expert destroys it with a devastating response in their deposition. Is it their fault or yours?...

May 24, 2023

EP428- Immigration Law with Javad Khazaeli Part Two

In Part Two of our enlightening discussion with immigration attorney Javad Khazaeli, you’ll learn more about roadblocks in the immigration system, including the antiquated process attorneys must attempt to follow to process...

May 17, 2023

EP427- Immigration Law with Javad Khazaeli Part One

Cut through the clutter of misinformation about immigration and find out the facts from our guest attorney, Javad Khazaeli.  Javad worked for Homeland Security and the Department of Labor before starting his...

May 10, 2023

EP426 – Creativity and the Law with Debbie Champion Part Two

Part Two of our conversation on creativity in the courtroom with Debbie Champion focuses on innovative approaches to voir dire and fresh ideas on how to “play nice” during cross. We’ll also...

May 3, 2023

EP425 – Creativity and the Law with Debbie Champion Part One

Have you ever considered bringing 49 massive jars of Skittles to the courtroom, dumping a 3-foot stack of medical records into the trash or placing something that looks like a bloody severed...

April 26, 2023

EP424 – Trial Guides with Tom Stewart Part Two

Part Two of our discussion with Tom Stewart focuses on avoiding common pitfalls in opening statements, how to direct on direct examination, and what it means to the jury when you start...

April 19, 2023

EP423 – Trial Guides with Tom Stewart Part One

Attorney and St. Louis University Law Professor Tom Stewart recalls hearing judges say many attorneys have forgotten the basics of advocacy. So he developed one-page trial guides for the “apprentice lawyers” in...

April 5, 2023

EP421 – Preparing for A Civil Trial Part Two

Think you know your case so well you don’t need to write down your game plan? Think again. Part Two of our discussion on pretrial prep covers tips on preparing an order...

March 29, 2023

EP420 – Preparing for A Civil Trial Part One

Preparing for trial can be a nerve-wracking experience for a young attorney. Today’s episode offers tried and true tips on when to request a pretrial conference and what matters to discuss, how...

March 22, 2023

EP419 – Selecting Experts Part Two

Your trial team determines you need an expert to explain a vehicle’s structural defects. Do you need a metallurgist, a mechanical engineer, or both? How do you know and where do you...

March 15, 2023

EP418 – Selecting Experts Part One

Don’t assume that an impressive CV from a prestigious university means you’ve found the perfect expert for your case. We think someone with down-to-earth communication skills and real-life experience may be a...

March 8, 2023

EP417 – Sunshine Laws Part Four: Settlements

Getting the documents your client requests is the primary reward of Sunshine Law litigation, but can you also be reimbursed for your time? In our final episode on Sunshine Laws, we discuss...

March 1, 2023

EP416 – Sunshine Laws Part Three: Violations

You’ve made a timely request for public governmental records but all you get are excuses. Under the law, you have to prove the delay is knowing and purposeful. How do you prove it...

February 22, 2023

EP415 – Sunshine Laws Part Two: Meetings

Do you know when and why a public governmental meeting can close its doors to you? What recourse do you have to find out what they are discussing out of the public...

February 15, 2023

EP414 – Sunshine Laws Part One: Documents

It’s one thing both sides can agree upon…government transparency is a good thing.  But getting access to government information isn’t easy. In Part One of our in-depth discussion on Sunshine Laws, Attorneys...

February 8, 2023

Encore Presentation: EP111 – Preparing Your Client for Trial

You know depos and trial testimony will be different experiences, but does your client? Are they expecting something straight out of a legal drama TV series when they take the stand? Today’s...

January 25, 2023

EP413 – For the Defense with Steve Strum

At a crossroads in your career, or just starting out, and wondering if you should choose plaintiff or defense work? Your level of risk aversion and emotional sensitivity may be key indicators...

January 18, 2023

EP412 – Nursing Home Litigation with Steve Strum

Did you know nursing homes and nuclear power plants are the two most regulated industries in America? Defense attorney Steve Strum is well versed in this complex practice area, having handled nearly...

December 28, 2022

SPECIAL EPISODE – Trial Tested: Do What’s Right with Cyrus Vance Jr.

District Attorney of Manhattan Cyrus Vance Jr. views every case through the lens of two basic principles; does it make us safer and is it fair? We’d like to share Simon Law...

December 21, 2022

EP411 – Pretrial Motions Part Two

You win some, you lose some. But if you lose an important motion, how can you convince the judge to reconsider without risking her wrath? And when should you just let it...

December 14, 2022

EP410 – Pretrial Motions Part One

Filing dozens of pretrial motions shows the judge you are well-versed in the law and is sure to impress the court, right? Wrong. You earn credibility with the judge by carefully choosing...

December 7, 2022

EP409 – Presenting Damages in Wrongful Death Cases

What price should we put on a life lost? Whether it’s a father, mother, or child, jurors need guidance, context, and motivation when deciding damages. John Simon and Tim Cronin offer several...

November 30, 2022

EP408 – Quantifying Emotional Harm in Closing Arguments

Significant physical injuries may be visible to the jury, but emotional harms are not. Are you doing everything you can to help the jury understand and compensate your client’s emotional damages? This...

November 23, 2022

EP407 – Presenting Damages in Closing Arguments

When you ask for damages, you expect jurors to put a tangible number on an intangible loss.  How can you help them decide upon a full and fair amount? In our continuing...

November 16, 2022

EP406 – 49 Tips for Closing Arguments Part Two

Part Two of John Simon and Tim Cronin’s 49 Tips for Closing Arguments examines a range of issues including whether your close should suggest a range for damages vs asking for a...

November 9, 2022

EP405 – 49 Tips for Closing Arguments Part One

The Simon Law Firm has earned over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements since the firm’s founding in 2000, so these attorneys obviously know how to close. John Simon and Tim Cronin...

November 2, 2022

EP404 – Three Keys to a Winning Closing Argument

Tune in and turn your next close into a persuasive legal education that helps jurors better understand their role when deciding your case.

October 19, 2022

EP402 – Old School Cool with George Fitzsimmons Part Two

If you’re looking for wise words from a respected mentor, this episode is for you. Through 33 years of trial experience and years as a mediator, George Fitzsimmons has distilled his cases...