Face the Jury

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by a lawyer often described as the “king” of Texas medical malpractice, Jim Perdue, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win in the courtroom.
 
With more than 50 years of trial experience, Jim pulls back the curtain on the strategies that changed trial law. He makes it clear that juries don’t decide who makes the better argument, th...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by trial lawyer Adam Malone for a thoughtful and personal conversation about the experiences that shape great trial lawyers and what it takes to connect with a jury.
 
Drawing on his upbringing in South Georgia and a career influenced by watching his father’s career, Adam shares lessons rooted in real courtroom experience. From trying difficult medical malpract...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases.

Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” mome...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries.

Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ...

Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury!

To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial.

Listen as we discuss:

• What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing arguments
• H...

In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss:

• What a "never event" is and why surgical...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode, where we continue our conversation with Dillon Diamond, a former juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Dillon shared what it was like to be selected as a juror and the challenges of reaching a unanimous verdict in complex cases. Now, we go even deeper into the jury deliberation process as Dillon takes us behi...

In this two-part episode of Face the Jury, we’re doing something that has rarely—if ever—been done on a legal podcast. We’re going behind the scenes of a 3-week-long medical malpractice trial and talking with a juror about his perspective on the whole process. We’re joined by Dillon Diamond, a high school languages teacher in the Fulton County Public School System, who was selected as a juror in the ca...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Jack Buckelew, a client who fought tirelessly for justice after his son, Jonathan, suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence. Jack shares the emotional and financial toll of a years-long legal battle, resulting in a $75 million verdict—one that ensured Jonathan’s survival and care, but their fight is still ongoing. Listen today as we discuss:

In this episode, we’re joined by legendary trial lawyer Randy Kinnard, a decorated Vietnam veteran and one of Tennessee’s most respected legal professionals. With over 40 years of courtroom experience and record-setting verdicts, Randy shares his journey from the battlefield to the front lines of justice. Listen today as we discuss:

• The parallels between combat and the courtroom
• The power of respect and how profession...

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Susan Powell, a certified ACE advanced health and fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience working with trial lawyers and other high-stress professionals. Susan shares practical tips and strategies to help legal professionals prioritize their health while navigating the demands of their careers. Listen today as we discuss:

• How exercise and mental fitness reduce stre...

Welcome to Season Five of Face the Jury!

If you've been listening for a while, you know we typically discuss medical malpractice cases from a trial perspective, whether client stories or courtroom tactics. Today is a first for the show as we discuss what it looks like to resolve these complex cases without stepping into the courtroom for trial. Welcome professional mediator Shuli Green from Miles Mediation.

This epis...

In the final episode of Face the Jury Season 4, Lloyd Bell welcomes guest Matt Wetherington. Matt is a nationally recognized lawyer focused on high-stakes cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and class actions. He's also an expert in all things AI and the law. Listen to our conversation today and learn: 

• What AI is and how lawyers can – and should – leverage it in their practices
• Practical AI applicat...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell and Meg Simonian wrap up their discussion on effective voir dire strategies. A fellow Inner Circle of Advocates member, Meg is one of Alaska's top lawyers, devoting her practice to representing people who have been injured or wronged.  Listen today as she shares:

- The "fair fight" concept and finding juries that can fairly evaluate case evidence
- Essential questions to a...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell welcomes fellow trial attorney and Inner Circle of Advocates member Meg Simonian to the show to discuss effective voir dire strategies. Meg is one of Alaska's top lawyers, devoting her practice to representing people who have been injured or wronged. She has obtained several of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in Alaska's history, both in state and federal court. Listen today as...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell welcomes the show's first-ever judge guest. The Honorable Alvin Wong was elected Judge of the State Court of DeKalb County in 1998 and has served continuously for over two decades. He was the first Asian Pacific American (APA) to run for public office in metro Atlanta and the first APA to be elected judge in the Southeast. Listen today as we discuss: 

• A judge's perspective of how...

In this episode, we're joined by client Christine Perron. Bell Law Firm helped Christine navigate a medical negligence lawsuit to a $4M verdict after she developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following a botched surgery at Village Podiatry Group. Listen today as we discuss:

• The steps for confirming suspected negligence
• What it's like to live with complex regional pain syndrome
• Navigating a medical negligence case as a cl...