In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases. Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” moments that shape cases—and showing how, while facts matter, it’s the perception of those facts that ultimately influences the verdict.Listen as we discuss:<ul><li>What separates a $1 million case from a $10 million verdict</li><li>How “I just can’t get over it” issues influence how juries decide cases</li><li>Why understanding why something happened matters more than just proving what happened</li></ul>Listen today, and subscribe at <a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'>podcast.belllawfirm.com</a> so you never miss an episode.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” moments that shape cases—and showing how, while facts matter, it’s the perception of those facts that ultimately influences the verdict.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen as we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What separates a $1 million case from a $10 million verdict&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How “I just can’t get over it” issues influence how juries decide cases&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why understanding why something happened matters more than just proving what happened&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen today, and subscribe at &lt;a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;podcast.belllawfirm.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases.  Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” moments that shape cases—and showing how, while facts matter, it’s the perception of those...

Episode #43: Why Facts Alone Don't Win Cases

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries.Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood mock trials to high-stakes verdicts, this episode explores why the most powerful trial moments aren’t scripted and why juries respond most to truth, trust, and humanity.Listen as we discuss:<ul><li>Why juries start out skeptical of lawyers and how credibility is earned through authenticity, not theatrics</li><li>How deep client relationships and unscripted storytelling create the most powerful moments in trial</li><li>What decades of wins, losses, and lessons reveal about how juries actually decide cases</li></ul>Listen today, and subscribe at <a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'>podcast.belllawfirm.com</a> so you never miss an episode.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Face the Jury&lt;/em&gt;, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood mock trials to high-stakes verdicts, this episode explores why the most powerful trial moments aren’t scripted and why juries respond most to truth, trust, and humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen as we discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why juries start out skeptical of lawyers and how credibility is earned through authenticity, not theatrics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How deep client relationships and unscripted storytelling create the most powerful moments in trial&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What decades of wins, losses, and lessons reveal about how juries actually decide cases&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen today, and subscribe at &lt;a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;podcast.belllawfirm.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood mock trials to high-stakes verdicts, this episode explores w...

Episode #42: What Motivates Juries

In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ER.    Listen today as we discuss:<ul><li>What really happens during an ER shift, and how physicians triage life-and-death decisions</li><li>How communication failures and system errors contribute to medical malpractice cases</li><li>The right—and wrong—ways doctors deliver devastating news to patients and families</li></ul>Listen today, and subscribe at <a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'>podcast.belllawfirm.com</a> so you never miss an episode.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ER. &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Listen today as we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What really happens during an ER shift, and how physicians triage life-and-death decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How communication failures and system errors contribute to medical malpractice cases&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The right—and wrong—ways doctors deliver devastating news to patients and families&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen today, and subscribe at &lt;a href='https://podcast.belllawfirm.com/'&gt;podcast.belllawfirm.com&lt;/a&gt; so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ER.    Listen today as we discuss: What really happens dur...

Episode #41: What Really Happens Behind ER Doors

Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury!To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial.Listen as we discuss:<ul><li>What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing arguments</li><li>How expert credibility, clear communication, and strong visuals shaped the verdict</li><li>The intense deliberation process and how the jury reached a multimillion-dollar award</li></ul>Listen today, and subscribe at podcast.belllawfirm.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen as we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing arguments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How expert credibility, clear communication, and strong visuals shaped the verdict&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The intense deliberation process and how the jury reached a multimillion-dollar award&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen today, and subscribe at &lt;b&gt;podcast.belllawfirm.com&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury! To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial. Listen as we discuss: What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing argumentsHow expert credibility, clear communication, and strong visuals shaped...

Episode #40: Behind the Verdict with a Former Juror

In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss:<ul><li>What a &quot;never event&quot; is and why surgical fires still happen</li><li>The critical system failures that lead to these types of errors </li><li>The importance of listening to your instincts and investigating </li></ul>This case is a powerful reminder of why accountability, communication, and patient safety protocols matter, especially when lives and futures are at stake.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What a &amp;quot;never event&amp;quot; is and why surgical fires still happen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The critical system failures that lead to these types of errors &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of listening to your instincts and investigating &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This case is a powerful reminder of why accountability, communication, and patient safety protocols matter, especially when lives and futures are at stake.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss: What a "never event" is and why surgical fires still happenThe critical system failures that lead to thes...

Episode #39 - A Never-Event Case in the OR

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