Karen and Mo vent about the special breed of defense lawyer who turns routine litigation into a personal drama, then acts shocked when we push back. Along the way, we break down how bad briefing and petty attacks destroy credibility, and why making a clean record can save a case.

• a defense filing that drags in a nickname instead of law and facts
• why bully defense lawyers often act thin-skinned
• how poor writing and incoherent arguments signal weakness
• the value of recording Zoom meet and confer conferences
• whether our approach creates tension or exposes existing tactics
• a late motion in limine built on a stop sign technicality
• the difference between nonsense arguments and factual falsehoods
• the trial skill that pays off most: conceding what you cannot win

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Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law, a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State.

Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason.

Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić.

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Stritmatter Law
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