EP 706: The Two Things That Can Blow Up Your Case
From The Jury Is Out by TJIO
March 18, 2026 · 24 min · Season 7 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the two most common case-killers in litigation: unprepared clients and unprepared experts, featuring insights from experienced attorneys John Simon and Alvin Wolff.
The Jury is Out hands this week’s episode over to The Case Doctors, John Simon and Alvin Wolff. With more than 80 years of combined legal experience, Simon and Wolff have seen it all—and now, they’re sharing their insights into real-world legal questions submitted by fellow attorneys. In this episode, the veteran plaintiff’s attorneys break down practical issues litigators face every day—especially the two most common case-killers: unprepared clients and unprepared experts.
People in this episode
Guests: John Simon, Alvin Wolff
Topics covered
- legal insights
- case preparation
- litigation challenges
- client readiness
- expert witness issues
Keywords
- legal experience
- case-killers
- unprepared clients
- unprepared experts
- litigators
- attorneys
- practical issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Case Doctors
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