Al Foeckler – From Wisconsin State Supreme Court to Wisconsin's Top Trial Lawyer

Al Foeckler, a prominent Wisconsin trial lawyer, joins Dan Ambrose to discuss his remarkable journey from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to becoming one of the state's top plaintiff attorneys. With over 27 years of experience, Al shares insights from his career-defining $39 million O'Donnell Park case and his philosophy on "Black Hat Justice." "It's easy to convince yourself to settle a case," Al says. "But if you're not taking cases to trial, you're doing a disservice to your clients." Listen as Al discusses the importance of continuous learning, networking with fellow trial lawyers, and having the courage to take cases to verdict.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Al Foeckler | LinkedIn☑️ Cannon & Dunphy S.C | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X☑️ TLU Beach☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotAl began his legal career with a clerkship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court before transitioning to corporate litigation at a large Milwaukee firm.In 2004, Al ran for State Assembly, which connected him with trial lawyers who would later become his colleagues and mentors.After a brief stint in asbestos defense work, Al joined Cannon & Dunphy, where he's been for over 20 years.Al details his work on the landmark O'Donnell Park case, which resulted in a $39 million verdict after a seven-week trial in 2014.Al describes the challenging "Statute of Repose" legal issue that nearly derailed the case, and how his team overcame it.Al discusses his "Black Hat Justice" philosophy: identifying and exposing wrongdoers while maintaining your credibility as a "white hat."Al credits TLU with inspiring him and connecting him with a network of trial lawyers who continue to help each other.Al emphasizes the importance of drawing lines in the sand with insurance companies and being willing to take cases to trial.Al and Dan discuss upcoming TLU events, including Huntington Beach (June 4-7) and upcoming webinars on the O'Donnell Park case (April 7) and Black Hat Justice (May 5).Produced and Powered by LawPods

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