Phillip Miller – Building Landmines to Secure $140 Million Verdict Against Kroger

PI trial attorney and consultant Phillip Miller joins host Dan Ambrose to cover a wide range of topics about trial strategy. From learning microexpressions to metaphor interviews to connecting with jurors, Phillip encourages lawyers in all stages of their careers to continue their education. One place to do just that is at the upcoming TLU Vegas, which Dan founded. There, Phillip and trial attorney Sach Oliver will break down their recent success. In their wrongful death case, a Kroger tractor trailer driver fatally struck a fireman who was assisting at the scene of a wreck. Tune in to learn how Phillip and the team dismantled Kroger’s defenses, including that the crash was unavoidable. The jury awarded $140 million.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Phillip Miller I LinkedIn☑️ Miller Law Offices I Facebook☑️ TLU Vegas☑️ 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 SnapshotPhillip’s career path started with enrolling in law school after dealing with his father’s estateHis first PI case: Not a good one … but he made the most of it and got a $25,000 verdictAt TLU Vegas, Phillip will teach a masterclass on depositions, including his “Miller Mousetrap” strategy.Phillip’s methodology as a trial consultant starts with asking “dumb questions that will make your case better”Phillip and Dan role play a cross-examination, focusing on strategies like asking one new fact per question and defining termsAt TLU Vegas, Phillip will also join trial attorney Sach Oliver to present about their recent wrongful death case that ended in a $140 million verdict against KrogerHow the team established that the Kroger driver who struck and killed a fireman who was assisting at an accident scene should have avoided the crashWhat happened after Kroger’s insurance representatives reneged on a $20 million settlement offerHow Phillip and Sach used focus groups for trialA preview of all the learning opportunities at TLU VegasProduced and Powered by LawPods

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