Courtroom Stories & Tactics

Trial lawyers do not become great overnight. It takes persistence, a relentless work ethic, a willingness to learn from mistakes, a burning passion for the craft, an authentic self, and the courage and vulnerability to enter the arena time and again.

Those who become great trial lawyers also become great people. Through their work, they grapple with the realities of the human condition and in the process cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, strength, compassion, and perseverance.

Based out of Richmond, Virginia, Courtroom Stories & Tactics by RVA Trial Lawyers exists for lawyers who try cases to juries on behalf of people. Through our podcast, we hope to learn from them, support them, connect them, inspire them, and preserve their work for future trial lawyers.

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Podcasting since 2023 • 68 episodes

Courtroom Stories & Tactics

Latest Episodes

Secure the First Impression or Fall Behind | Jim Neale (Civil Trial Lawyer & Mediator)

It's harder to overcome making a bad first impression to a jury than it is to argue against an inaccurate police report.Why are first impressions and opening statements so important? Because once people make up their m...

August 16, 2026 • Episode 67 • 52:01

The Calculated Risks Successful Lawyers Take | Matthew Mikula (Collections Lawyer)

The moment you realize that you don't love where you are, you're already one foot out the door to a better life.Matthew Mikula had just gotten married, and was straight back to work at Big Law. Immediately the warning signs were t...

August 06, 2026 • Episode 66 • 49:31

Making a Mid-Life Career Transition to Law | Portia Koptish (Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer)

You don't have to fit the norm of what people expect a law student to be.Portia Koptish had a long career in nursing before deciding, after the turmoil of Covid-19, to transition to a completely new career in law. She went back to...

July 27, 2026 • Episode 65 • 55:23

From Journalism to Law: Transferring the Skill of Storytelling | Amy Bradley (Personal Injury Lawyer)

Amy Bradley will be the first to tell you that good storytelling is an art.Now a Principal at Blankenship & Keith in Fairfax, Virginia, Amy's education and career in fact started in journalism. Following leads, doing the inter...

July 17, 2026 • Episode 64 • 47:43

The Urgency of Prioritizing Your Health | David and Melissa Ambrose (MetaFitRx)

Starting a better health journey now is more important than waiting for the perfect time.Our recent series of episodes have focused on themes of health, wellness, work-life balance, confronting stress, and building an intentional ...

July 07, 2026 • Episode 63 • 54:49

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