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Courtroom Stories & Tactics | RVA Trial Lawyers

Sharif L. Gray and Nael A. Abouzaki
Personal Injury Law
Trial Law
Trial Strategy
Jury Selection
Trial Advocacy
Trial Lawyers
Criminal Justice
Kenny Berger
Victim Rights
Criminal Defense
Legal Accountability
Mental Health
Civil Rights
Emotional Response
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Courtroom Techniques
Legal Education
Virginia Law
Witness Preparation

Trial lawyers do not become great overnight. It takes persistence, a relentless work ethic, a willingness to learn from mistakes, a burning passion for the craft, an authentic self, and the courage and vulnerability to enter the arena time and again.

Those who become great trial lawyers also become great people. Through their work, they grapple with the realities of the human condition and in the... more

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Today's episode is part of our effort to put a broader perspective on the work and life of trial lawyers: it's not just about the case, the training and the preparation. It's also about your health, your stamina, work/life balance and your mental str... more

If working in Civil Law, and representing victims of crime, is something you do, or aspire to do, it is crucially important to recognize why this work is so important, yet also so specialized.

This is delicate work, and understanding the psychology ... more

In just one year, Damon Hudson launched his personal injury firm in New Mexico and grew from 20 cases to over 70, a testament not just to results, but to his connection with his clients.

There was one case however that stood out, a trip-and-fall cas... more

How would you approach arguing a personal injury case where there is very little visible damage, there are pre-existing conditions for the client, and a lot of difficulties in gathering evidence? 

In fact, would you take such a case in the first pla... more

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Recent Guests

Sally Tierney
Professional investigator
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Renée Williams
CEO, National Center for Victims of Crime
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Episode: How to Truly Advocate for Victims of Crime | Renée Williams​ (Victim Advocate)
Damon Hudson
Attorney, personal injury practitioner
Self-employed / NM firm
Episode: When Your Client Inspires You to Go Harder | Damon Hudson (Personal Injury Lawyer)
Katie Robinson
Paralegal at the firm, contributed to trial prep and in-court support
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Episode: Trial Breakdown: $373,922 Verdict | Gray Broughton Injury Law
Zach Grubaugh
Trial lawyer and core member of the trial team
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Episode: Trial Breakdown: $373,922 Verdict | Gray Broughton Injury Law
Laura Bradshaw
Paralegal and trial team member
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Scott Hickey
Emergency physician with MMI Partners
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Episode: Who's Looking Out for You? | Dr. Scott Hickey & Dr. Shawn Borich (Maximum Medical Improvement)
Shawn Borich
Emergency physician with MMI Partners
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Episode: Who's Looking Out for You? | Dr. Scott Hickey & Dr. Shawn Borich (Maximum Medical Improvement)
Robert Hirschhorn
Longtime jury and trial consultant
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Episode: Ask For a Bigger Number | Robert Hirschhorn (Jury and Trial Consultant)

Hosts

Sharif Gray
Host of Courtroom Stories & Tactics, RVA Trial Lawyers
Nael Abouzaki
Co-host of Courtroom Stories & Tactics, RVA Trial Lawyers

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Actually worth-while litigation insights

    This is a safe space for the rare and elite trial attorneys who take their role as an advocate seriously (if not spiritually) and are still actually authentically getting into the arena to advocate people no matter what it costs them. I don’t know how this team makes the time to produce such valuable content with all of the work they are churning out, but tremendously grateful for this contribution to the profession

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    Symone Danielle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast!!

    Love listening to this on my drive!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slamduncn
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Theater, Credibility and Hard Work

    An excellent podcast with guests who are experts in their field. Wonderful to hear that “Great theater” is still important for an attorney to capture the hearts and minds of the jury! Establishing credibility is critical for a trial attorney: prosecutors and defense. Greatly appreciated Craig Cooley’s podcast and brought tears of admiration listening to him and his incredible humility. Hard work greatly emphasized by John Shea podcast and the key to a successful career. Loved the quote he mentio... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    EGok!
    United States3 years ago
  • Excited for this podcast

    As a Richmond business owner that serves the legal community with consulting and expert witness services this is an exciting collaboration. Let me know when you need a speaker for Digital Forensics and any other support my firm can provide.

    Patrick Eller

    Metadata Forensics, LLC

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    United States3 years ago

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Better Health Equals Better Results | Samuel Johnston (Health + Performance Coach)
Q: How do you approach purity and safety when using peptides with clients?
Choose high-purity products with third-party certificates of analysis, preferably 99%+ pure, sourced from reputable suppliers, and start with the minimum effective dose, cycling protocols as needed to avoid long-term exposure.
Better Health Equals Better Results | Samuel Johnston (Health + Performance Coach)
Q: What is the base of the nutrition hierarchy you teach?
The base is calorie balance; you must be in a calorie deficit to lose weight, but it should be a sustainable reduction (~10-20%), combined with balanced macronutrient distribution and a strong focus on protein for satiety and maintenance of lean mass.
How to Truly Advocate for Victims of Crime | Renée Williams​ (Victim Advocate)
Q: For those who aren't intimately familiar with crime victim representation on the civil side, what do they need to know about the importance and specialization of this work?
Renée explains that trauma-informed advocacy is essential since many crime victims, especially sexual assault survivors, have memory and processing challenges; attorneys must learn to work with trauma, pacing disclosures, and avoid retraumatization while pursuing accountability and potential monetary recovery. She also emphasizes selecting lawyers with real experience in this field and understanding the complexities of pleading and legal strategy specific to trauma cases.
When Your Client Inspires You to Go Harder | Damon Hudson (Personal Injury Lawyer)
Q: How did mediation influence the case strategy and the ultimate outcome?
Mediation created pressure and a real chance to push for more—while also highlighting the importance of evidence like video. We used the spoliation issue to leverage a higher offer, and walking away at a critical moment signaled to defense that we had other tools and resolve, leading to a significant increase in the settlement amount over time.
When Your Client Inspires You to Go Harder | Damon Hudson (Personal Injury Lawyer)
Q: Tell us about the pro se case and what made it stand out.
The client faced a serious injury from a store incident, took the bold step of filing pro se just before the statute ran, and refused a low early offer; her bravery and persistence inspired a comprehensive investigation, spoliation claims, and ultimately a mediation that progressed toward a strong settlement.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that invites trial lawyers, prosecutors, and legal professionals to share real-world trial tactics, investigative insights, and work-life balance strategies. Episodes often feature personal injury, appellate work, forensic interviewing, settlement planning, and courtroom dynamics, with guests ranging from investigators and firm coaches to prosecutors and boutique litigators. The conversations skew toward actionable takeaways for trial teams, with an emphasis on ethics, client empathy, collaboration between lawyers and investigators, and strategic storytelling to persuade juries. A notable strength is the mix of clinical techniques (interviewing, record preservation, trial prep) with human-centered stor... more

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