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The Dirty Verdict

Kyle Herbert, Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden

Booking Overview

A legal analysis and trial-law show focused on major cases, courtroom strategy, legal news, and practical litigation issues, with recurring interviews of practicing attorneys and mediators. PR agencies could credibly pitch trial lawyers, mediators, and other legal professionals with substantial litigation experience or a distinctive case-analysis perspective; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are accessible professional experts rather than nationally prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 153

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thedirtyverdictpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Kyle Herbert - Houston trial attorney who provides legal analysis and courtroom perspective on significant cases and litigation issues.

Peter Taaffe - Houston attorney and mediator who contributes legal, litigation, and dispute-resolution analysis.

Bill Ogden - Houston attorney who contributes trial-law and legal-news analysis to discussions of notable cases and verdicts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed attorneys, trial lawyers, mediators, or other legal professionals with direct experience handling significant cases, practicing in a relevant specialty, or offering authoritative insight into litigation and courtroom strategy.
Required Achievements:  
Substantial litigation or trial experience, Experience as a mediator or in insurance defense, Practice in criminal defense, personal injury, commercial, trucking, or related litigation, Board certification or other established legal specialization

Recent Guest Discussions

Hogan Leatherwood - Starting A Law Practice, Financing, Referrals, Hiring, Banking, And Early Case Selection.

Matt Mendoza - Launching A Law Firm, Law-firm Finances, Referrals, Staffing, Banking, And Selecting Cases As A New Solo Practitioner.

Anthony Osso - The Lindsey Clancy Murder Trial, Insanity Defenses, Jury Deadlock, Criminal Procedure, And Potential Retrial Strategy.

Sherra Gilbert - Career Development Across Multiple Areas Of Law, Trial Preparation, Insurance Defense, Mediation, Case Valuation, And Settlement Strategy.

Leigh Lewis - Insurance-defense Litigation, Product Liability, Jury Trials, Mediation Preparation, Claims Evaluation, Court Dockets, And Artificial Intelligence In Legal Cases.

Recent Topics

Trial Law, Litigation, Mediation, Personal Injury, Legal News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Dirty Verdict
:

S4, Ep 23 -- New Stories Discussion

October 06, 2026

This week on The Dirty Verdict: Grant Cardone is battling Susman Godfrey—and his post-deposition social media videos may be making things even more interesting. The explosive Cornell Seven lawsuit raises new questions about a sexual-assault investigation that resulted in no criminal charges. Plus, we're warning you about a frightening jury-duty scam that could cost you thousands. A troubling "fight club" lawsuit And finally—Smucker's versus Trader Joe's. Is a frozen PB&J trademark infringemen...

Adam Funks breaks down medical malpractice cases in Texas.

September 28, 2026

In this episode, Adam Funk joins hosts Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden and Kyle Herbert and gives his insight into medical malpractice law, including common cases, legal procedures, and the impact of tort reform in Texas. Listeners will learn about the nuances of medical malpractice claims, legal strategies, and recent legal developments. Key Topics: -- Medical malpractice standards and common cases -- Legal procedures including notice letters and expert reports -- Impact of tort reform and damages ...

Hanging a Shingle with Matt Mendoza and Hogan Leatherwood

September 10, 2026

"You can go broke by answering the phone and saying yes to everybody." On this week's Dirty Verdict Podcast, we sat down with two lawyers who left established firms to hang their own shingle: Matt Mendoza (Mendoza Law Firm, ~2 years in) and Hogan Leatherwood (soon to be Leatherwood & Schindler, ~1 year in). No fluff. Just the real numbers and the real mistakes. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 → Both funded their launch from savings, not loans. Banks want collateral you don't have yet. → First fee after op...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Dirty Verdict
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How do I get in touch with The Dirty Verdict?

The Dirty Verdict is hosted by Kyle Herbert and Peter Taaffe. Its publicly listed email is thedirtyverdictpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Dirty Verdict?

The publicly listed email for The Dirty Verdict: thedirtyverdictpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Dirty Verdict have?

Podseeker estimates The Dirty Verdict reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Dirty Verdict?

The Dirty Verdict typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed attorneys, trial lawyers, mediators, or other legal professionals with direct experience handling significant cases, practicing in a relevant specialty, or offering authoritative insight into litigation and courtroom strategy. Common among recent guests: Substantial litigation or trial experience; Experience as a mediator or in insurance defense; Practice in criminal defense, personal injury, commercial, trucking, or related litigation. Recent guests include Hogan Leatherwood, Matt Mendoza, and Anthony Osso.

How hard is it to get booked on The Dirty Verdict?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Dirty Verdict cover?

Recent episodes cover Trial Law, Litigation, Mediation, Personal Injury, and Legal News. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thedirtyverdictpodcast@gmail.com

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