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The Litigation War Room
Hosted by Maxwell Goss · EN
Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.
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Eminent Domain Litigation with Jerome Pesick
Jan 4, 202300:30:30Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Maxwell Goss interviews Jerome Pesick, a leading litigator in the areas of eminent domain and land use law. A frequent author and speaker on eminent domain topics, Jerry is a trusted authority for several print and broadcast news outlets.Jerry discusses some of the important matters he has handled, including a landmark case in which he secured for his client the largest eminent domain verdict in Michigan history. Throughout the interview, Jerry also provides useful insights on selecting a jury and on the unique challenges of litigating against government entities.-----“The appraisals are complicated. It’s something that most citizens never deal with in their everyday lives. So you have to get down into the nitty gritty, explaining to them the details of how we got here, what the property means to our client, and how the valuation process works.”-Jerome Pesick-----00:18 – Introduction01:32 – About Jerome Pesick02:56 – What is eminent domain?07:28 – Detroit v. Detroit Plaza Ltz. Partnership17:04 – Juries and eminent domain18:54 – Gordie Howe International Bridge23:15 – Litigating against government entities25:10 – Local politics and eminent domain27:45 – Where to find Jerome Pesick online-----Jerry Pesick’s practice areas include eminent domain, condemnation, land use, and property taxation. Over his more than 40-year career, he has tried and settled condemnation cases across Michigan for tens of millions of dollars. He also regularly represents clients in major tax appeal cases involving all types of business properties throughout the state. Well-known for his talents and accomplishments, Jerry has represented clients in virtually every major condemnation project in Michigan, such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge; Poletown; the Detroit Waterfront Casino and Reclamation Project; Comerica Park and Ford Field; the I-696, M-59, M-5, Northwestern Connectors; and many others.-----Jerome Pesick’s Attorney Bio-----The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.-----Show WebsiteTwitterLinkedInFacebook
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Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Chris Melcher
Nov 16, 202200:42:11Tap to summarizeOn this podcast episode, Maxwell Goss interviews celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher Melcher. Chris has been quoted and featured in media outlets including ABC News, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and Entertainment Tonight. Chris gives his take on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and the custody battles between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He also provides insights for all lawyers on how to handle cases involving explosive personal allegations.-----“Gone are the days of being quiet . . . Social media is dominant.Anyone can create a social media post, and if it’s about something interesting enough, it can just take off. I don’t think we have the luxury of waiting and saying, ‘let’s think about this for three weeks.'”-Christopher Melcher-----00:18 – Introduction01:12 – About Christopher Melcher02:55 – How Chris got into celebrity divorce law05:08 – Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard13:58 – The "Me Too" movement and the Depp/Heard trial18:39 – Likeability and credibility24:15 – The verdict and its implications26:11 – The Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie saga33:40 – Advice to attorneys handling bad facts36:36 – The pros and cons of going public39:08 – Where to find Chris Melcher online-----Christopher Melcher represents A-list celebrities, business owners, and trust beneficiaries in high-stakes divorces. With deep experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements, Chris provides tactical representation in the most challenging family law disputes. Chris has presented about 200 continuing legal education programs on complex family law issues, and wrote the only treatise on California premarital agreement law. Chris is also an adjunct professor of family law at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu.-----About Chris MelcherChris Melcher on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial on ABCChris Melcher on the Brangelina Split on Good Morning Britain-----The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.----------Show WebsiteTwitterLinkedInFacebook
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