About this episode

Jim Perdue Sr. shares his journey from poverty to becoming a celebrated trial attorney, discussing his storytelling techniques and life lessons.

No job, no money, no future. It seemed like a common chapter in Jim Perdue Sr.’s life at the time. But that was after graduating from law school, and Jim’s story would change. Six decades later, the "Father of Texas Courtroom Storytelling” reflects on his remarkable journey from poverty to becoming one of America's most celebrated trial attorneys with host Charla Aldous . Tune in for his insights about his childhood hardships, groundbreaking storytelling techniques, and belief in hard work and humility. Learn More and Connect Jim Perdue Sr.   Perdue & Kidd | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube Charla Aldous , Caleb Miller , Eleanor Aldous Aldous Law Connect: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Produced and Powered by LawPods

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Hosts: Charla Aldous, Caleb Miller, Eleanor Aldous

Guest: Jim Perdue Sr..

Topics covered

• storytelling
• law
• trial advocacy
• personal journey

Keywords

• Texas Courtroom Storytelling
• hard work
• humility
• childhood hardships

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