Ron Johnson – Take Control on Cross, Anchor When Asking for Punitives

In the plaintiff’s world, trial lawyers are judged by the size of their verdicts. So what are the secrets to getting those big verdicts?In this episode of Trial Lawyers University, Dan Ambrose is joined by Kentucky-based trial lawyer Ron Johnson of Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery.  Ron has over two decades of experience litigating complex and catastrophic cases nationwide, including a $74 million verdict ($50 million of which was for punitive damages).Tune in as Ron discusses his $74M verdict, the approach you need to use to effectively cross a witness, how to beat an expert on cross, how to anchor punitive damages for the jury, the tactic he uses to voir dire on the concept of punishment, and more.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Ron Johnson | LinkedIn☑️ Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery | Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ☑️ TLUBEACH.com June 5 - 8, 2024☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotRon’s early career in criminal defense and transition to the plaintiff’s sideRon’s $74M verdictHow Ron talks about money during jury selectionTrial prep pro tip: How to tell a compelling story at trialThe importance of having a good mentorWhat you need to be comfortable doing in order to effectively cross a witnessHow to beat an expert on crossHow to frame punitive damages for the juryProduced and Powered by LawPods