In this episode, David sits down with trial lawyer David Holt for an inside look at what it takes to try high-stakes cases across the country. Holt shares his path from law enforcement to the courtroom, including the career decisions that shaped his approach to trial advocacy today.
They discuss the realities of preparing for lengthy jury trials far from home, lessons learned from a major brain injury verdict, and why juries- regardless of geography- tend to share core values. The conversation also explores jury psychology, the importance of authenticity in trial work, and why trust matters more than strategy when standing in front of a jury.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
- ⚖️ David’s transition from law enforcement to trial law
- 🧠 What makes brain injury cases uniquely challenging
- 🌎 Trying cases nationwide and maintaining routine under pressure
- 👥 How jury values transcend geography and politics
- 🎯 Lessons learned from a multi-month, high-stakes verdict
- 🗣️ Why authenticity builds more trust than courtroom tactics
- 0:00 – Getting to know David
- 14:10 – Preparing for jury trials
- 20:31 – The Oklahoma brain injury case
- 24:09 – Jury psychology & shared values
- 33:01 – Verdict lessons & mistakes
- 33:24 – Trust, authenticity & reading juries
- 41:18 – Favorite books, mindset & closing thoughts
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