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Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Dylan Russell

17 episodes

5 months ago

In the 17th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Zehl, a top Houston-based personal injury lawyer, with a long record of success in the courtroom. His profile on his firm website is found here: https://www.zehllaw.com/texas-trial-lawyers/ryan-zehl-houston-personal-injury-lawyer/ Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his first success in a courtroom when successfully defended himself at 16 years old, which led to his decision to go to law schoo...

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In the 17th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Zehl, a top Houston-based personal injury lawyer, with a long record of success in the courtroom. His profile on his firm website is found here: https://www.zehllaw.com/texas-trial-lawyers/ryan-zehl-houston-personal-injury-lawyer/ Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his first success in a courtroom when successfully defended himself at 16 years old, which led to his decision to go to law schoo...

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Episodes (17/17)

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 17 - Attorney Ryan Zehl, Founder of Zehl & Associates P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers

In the 17th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Zehl, a top Houston-based personal injury lawyer, with a long record of success in the courtroom. His profile on his firm website is found here: https://www.zehllaw.com/texas-trial-lawyers/ryan-zehl-houston-personal-injury-lawyer/ Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his first success in a courtroom when successfully defended himself at 16 years old, which led to his decision to go to law schoo...

1 year ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 16 - Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, the Unchallenged Candidate for Re-Election in November of 2024

In the 16th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with the Fort Bend County Attorney, Bridgette Smith-Lawson, who was first elected in 2020 and is running for re-election as an unopposed candidate for the November 2024 election. Her profile on the Fort Bend County website is found here: hhttps://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-attorney Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including her decision while at the University of Houston to he...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 15 - Attorney Robert M. "Randy" Roach Jr., Founding Partner of Roach Newton, LLP, a Double-Board Certified Attorney, and Member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

In the fifteenth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Robert M. "Randy" Roach Jr., the Founding Partner of Roach Newton, LLP and one of the top appellate attorneys in Texas, and the country. His firm website and profile is found here: https://www.roachnewton.com/randy-roach/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including the start of his road to law school beginning with undergraduate debate tournaments, his already-made decision to go to la...

1 year ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 14 - Professor Charles W. "Rocky" Rhodes, Professor of Law and Charles Weigel II Research Professor of State & Federal Constitutional Law, South Texas College of Law Houston

In the 14th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Professor Charles W. "Rocky" Rhodes, a Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law Houston, and the Charles Weigel II Research Professor of State & Federal Constitutional Law. His faculty page at South Texas College of Law Houston is located here: https://www.stcl.edu/academics/faculty-and-adjuncts/#member-7558-info Listen in and learn while we discuss many topics including his easy decision, as a 10-year-old, to become...

1 year ago

1 hour 40 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 13 - Judge Christian Becerra, 434th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, a Candidate for Reelection in 2024.

In the 13th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Christian Becerra, the Judge of the 434th District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas, a life-long resident of Fort Bend, Texas, who is running for reelection in 2024. His campaign website is located here: www.judgebecerra.com. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his long-time family roots in Fort Bend County, his road to UT Austin for undergrad and then to law school, with his eyes initially set...

1 year ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 12 - Judge Christine Weems, 281st Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas, Double-Board Certified Attorney, and Candidate for the Texas Supreme Court

In the 12th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Christine Weems, the Judge of the 281st Civil District Court, Harris County, Texas, double Board-Certified in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law, and a candidate for the Texas Supreme Court. Her campaign website is located here: https://www.weemsforjudge.com/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including her participation in a mock trial program as an undergraduate student at UT Austin, which sparke...

1 year ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 11 - Judge Steve Duble, Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

In the 11th episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Steve Duble, Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2, a life-long Houstonian and a long-time civil litigation attorney before taking office. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his long career as a civil litigation attorney, including arguing Houston-area and 5th Circuit appeals, his decision to run for Justice of the Peace of Harris County Precinct 1, Place 2, the types of ma...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 10 - Attorney and Former Judge, Daryl Moore, a Long-Time Civil Appellate Specialist and Trial Attorney, and former Judge of the 333rd District Court, Harris County, Texas

In the tenth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Daryl Moore of Houston, Texas, a decades-long civil appellate specialist and trial attorney, and the Honorable former Judge of the 333rd Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas. His firm profile is located at https://azalaw.com/our-attorneys/daryl-moore/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his first lawyer job as a briefing attorney in the Houston Court of Appeals, his long ca...

1 year ago

1 hour 24 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 9 - Attorney and Long-Time Prosecutor Sean Teare, former Division Chief of the Trial Bureau of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and Candidate for Harris County District Attorney

In the ninth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Sean Teare of Houston, Texas, a long-time prosecutor, former Division Chief of the Trial Bureau of the Harris County District Attorney's Office, among other roles, a defense attorney currently with the Cogdell Law Firm, and a Democratic Candidate for Harris County District Attorney. His firm profile is located at https://cogdell-law.com/attorney/sean-b-teare/ and his campaign website is https://seanteareforda.com...

2 years ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 8 - Judge Tanya Garrison of the 157th Harris County, Civil District Court, Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law

In the eight episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Tanya Garrison of the 157th Harris County, Civil District Court and who is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including her early career as an appellate attorney for Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C., her decision to run for Judge of the 157th District Court, her tips on voir dire and jury charges in her court, when having outside appellate counsel is ...

2 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 7 - Attorney Derek Hollingsworth, Co-Founder of Drumheller, Hollingsworth & Monthy, LLP, a Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense Firm

In the seventh episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Derek Hollingsworth of Houston, Texas, a co-founder of Drumheller, Hollingsworth & Monthy, LLP. His firm website is https://dhmlaw.com/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his early career as a Clerk at the Texas Supreme Court, his time as a civil trial and appellate attorney with a large firm where he participated in a U.S. Supreme Court case, his transition to becoming a prose...

2 years ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 6 - Attorney & Mediator Joe Jaworski, Founder of The Jaworski Law Firm, Former Mayor of Galveston, and Former Candidate for Texas Attorney General and Texas State Senate

In the sixth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Joe Jaworski of Galveston, Texas. His firm website is https://jaworskilawfirm.com/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his early career in civil practice including a coveted Fifth Circuit Clerkship, his practice as a civil litigator in a large law firm, his transition to a full-time mediator with a specialized expertise in Defense Base Act Claims among other areas, his tips for att...

2 years ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 5 - Judge Toni M. Wallace, Fort Bend County Court at Law 4

In the fifth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Toni Wallace of the Fort Bend County Court at Law 4. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including her early career in civil practice, the transition to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor, her initial appointment as a County Court at Law Judge, making her the first African-American female judge appointed in Fort Bend County, her subsequent election and re-election to her c...

2 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 4 - Attorneys Daniel Johnson and Juan Garcia, Co-Founders of Johnson Garcia LLP

In the fourth episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Personal Injury Attorneys Daniel Johnson and Juan Garcia, who are Co-Founders of the Houston-based firm of Johnson Garcia LLP, website at https://www.johnsongarcialaw.com/. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including where they started their early careers as attorneys, when they joined forces as Big Law Partners, their joint and now-realized dream of opening their own personal injury firm, what they've l...

2 years ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 3 - Attorney Lee Kaplan, Founding Partner of Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. and Candidate for Houston's Mayor

In the third episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Attorney Lee Kaplan, the Founding Partner of Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, L.L.P. and a candidate for Houston's Mayoral race. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including how he started his long career as a trial attorney, his decision to run for Houston's Mayor, tips on how to prepare a witness for live testimony, a strong opinion on the newly-created "Business Courts," and his favorite courtroom movies, i...

2 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 2 - Judge James Horwitz, Harris County Probate Court No. 4

In the second episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge James Horwitz of the Harris County Probate Court No. 4. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including what brought him to the practice of law, his long and varied private practice career, his decision to run for judge, the primary scope of a Texas Probate Court's jurisdiction (it's not a probation court) and when regular civil cases can get pulled into Probate Court, preferences between paper versus ...

2 years ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Houston Law Nerd Podcast, with Dylan Russell

Episode 1 - Judge Mike Engelhart, Harris County 151st Civil District Court

In the inaugural episode of Houston Law Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Judge Mike Engelhart of the 151st District Court of Harris County, Texas. Listen in and learn while we discuss a number of topics including his time in private practice, his decision to run for judge, voir dire tips, when he writes his own orders, motion practice, citations in footnotes or not, permissive appeals, things attorneys should and should NOT do, and his favorite courtroom movies. Email me with quest...

2 years ago

1 hour 25 minutes