Defending the Medicine: How to Win When the Case Looks Impossible

When the plaintiff’s injuries are catastrophic, how do you stop the jury from equating tragedy with malpractice? In this episode of Trial War Stories with Andy Goldwasser, we dive into one of the most dramatic medical malpractice defense cases ever tried.

Join me, my dad (renowned trial lawyer Gary Goldwasser), and top medical malpractice attorney Marilena DiSilvio as we break down:
✅ How to build jury credibility before cross-examining a sympathetic plaintiff
✅ Why focusing on the medicine and science can win over emotion
✅ The real story of flying to Kuwait to record a doctor’s testimony for trial
✅ Mistakes the plaintiff’s lawyer made that turned the case around
✅ The importance of simplifying complex medical evidence for juries
✅ Lessons on trial strategy, storytelling, and courtroom presence

This is a must-watch for trial lawyers, law students, and anyone fascinated by courtroom strategy, jury psychology, and high-stakes litigation.

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What happens when the judge says, “Forget the photos—bring in the trash truck”? 🚛⚖️

In this episode of Trial War Stories, host Andy Goldwasser sits down with legendary trial lawyer Roger Williams, who has tried more than 223 civil jury trials. Roger shares the unforgettable case where a full-size trash truck rolled up to the courthouse as evidence—and how it all led to a shocking defense verdict.

They also discuss why civil trials are disappearing, the lost camaraderie among trial lawyers, and Roger’s transition from courtroom warrior to mediator.

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A Family Farm, a Father’s Last Wish, and a Courtroom Battle That Changed Everything 🌾⚖️

In this episode of Trial War Stories, host Andy Goldwasser sits down with trial lawyer Adam Fried to unpack one of the most unforgettable cases of his career: The fight over Elmer the Farmer’s legacy.

Elmer wanted nothing more than to live out his final days on his farm. But after being placed in assisted living against his will, Elmer signed papers that changed his entire estate plan — cutting his daughter out of the inheritance and leaving everything to his son. What followed was a high-stakes courtroom showdown over capacity, undue influence, and the ultimate question: who gets to decide a person’s last rights — the family, the doctors, or the individual himself?

Adam shares the strategy, chaos, and turning points of the trial — from expert battles over dementia, to cross-examining doctors, to showing a jury of farmers why Elmer’s choice made sense. With themes of family betrayal, self-determination, and the dignity of choice, this story goes beyond the transcripts and verdicts into the heart of trial advocacy.

🎙️ Trial War Stories brings you inside the courtroom with the lawyers who lived it — the pressure, the strategy, and the human stories that define justice.

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