Cases 4 Causes

by Obu Interactive

There will come a time in many people's lives when a catastrophic event will require quality legal representation, but where do you start looking and how do you know who to trust? Join Obu Interactive’s Landon Harlan and Jeremy Lynch as they tackle some of today’s most pressing legal marketing issues and speak to some of the top legal minds from all over the country. If you want to know which questions to ask when it comes t ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Episode 14: The Dangers of Suboxone with Jessica Wieczorkiewicz

    Episode 14: The Dangers of Suboxone with Jessica Wieczorkiewicz

    On this episode of Cases 4 Causes, Jessica Wieczorkiewicz, an attorney from the Wallace Miller Law Firm in Chicago, discusses the dangers surrounding Suboxone film, an oral medication for opioid addiction. The film, which is inserted into the mouth and left to dissolve for 10 to 20 minutes, exposes the mouth to acidic substances that cause erosion and decay. The manufacturers of Suboxone film updated the prescribing information in June 2022 to include the association between the film and dental damage. Jessica’s legal career began in professional liability, specifically medical negligence where she represented healthcare networks, physicians and nurses throughout the litigation process. Today, she stands as a fierce ally for plaintiffs fighting against corporate giants, working to hold medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers accountable. Her caseload spans critical battles and her primary focus these days is on Suboxone, Paraquat and Camp Lejeune, while also wrapping up settlement administration and 3M earplugs and Juul.

  • Season 2

  • Episode 13: Veterans Affairs Advocacy with Michael Hoffman

    Episode 13: Veterans Affairs Advocacy with Michael Hoffman

    On this episode of Cases 4 Causes, the VA Guy – Michael Hoffman, a VA disability advocate and attorney from Werner, Hoffman, and Greig, discusses the importance of veterans filing for disability claims related to mental health conditions and physical ailments. Hoffman emphasizes that veterans often overlook claiming conditions such as headaches and gastrointestinal distress because they assume these are common issues experienced by everyone. However, he explains that these conditions can be worsened or caused by military service, especially in relation to mental health. Hoffman also highlights the significance of working with a VA-accredited attorney who can navigate the complex VA system and help veterans appeal denied claims or receive appropriate ratings. He also talks about the statute of limitations for filing VA claims and the role of lobbying in advocating for veterans' rights and benefits.

  • Episode 12: Specialization in Law and Alternative Business Structures with Chris Zachar

    Episode 12: Specialization in Law and Alternative Business Structures with Chris Zachar

    In this episode of Cases 4 Causes, Chris Zachar, managing partner at the Zachar Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona, joins Obu Interactive's Jeremy Lynch and Michael Turner to discuss the importance of hiring a specialized attorney rather than a general practitioner for personal injury cases. He takes issue with large advertising law firms that claim to handle personal injury cases but do not have the expertise or willingness to file lawsuits if necessary. Zachar also discusses the impact of alternative business structures (ABS) in Arizona, where non-lawyers can be part of the ownership group of law firms, and how this may contribute to the rise of advertising firms that do not take cases to trial. He emphasizes the importance of certified specialists in different areas of law and how this designation can help clients find the right attorney for their case. Zachar also shares insight into a significant case he handled involving a family who lost their loved ones in a car accident due to the lack of a median barrier on the highway. The case took several years to reach a verdict, but ultimately resulted in a favorable outcome for the family.

  • Episode 11: Traumatic Brain Injuries with David Holt

    Episode 11: Traumatic Brain Injuries with David Holt

    In this episode, Obu Interactive's Jeremy Lynch and Landon Harlan are joined by David Holt, a partner at Smith Law Center and Brain Injury Law Center in Hampton, Virginia to discuss traumatic brain injury litigation. David's main areas of expertise include wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, trucking accidents, and medical malpractice. Before entering law school, David served as a police officer in Hampton, working closely with the training division where he developed protocols and training materials for police recruits. David is a graduate of the esteemed Career Prosecutor School in Charleston, South Carolina. There he taught, collaborated, learned, and practiced all areas of trial and courtroom advocacy. He has also served as an instructor at the National District Attorney's Association and taught trial practice skills at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

  • Episode 10: Philips CPAP Litigation with Ava Cavaco

    Episode 10: Philips CPAP Litigation with Ava Cavaco

    In this episode, Obu Interactive's Jeremy Lynch and Landon Harlan are joined by Ava Cavaco, a personal injury attorney at Nigh, Goldenberg, Raso & Vaughn to discuss Philips CPAP litigation. She specializes in medical and pharmaceutical multi-district litigation, class actions and medical malpractice. Ava is admitted to practice in the state of Minnesota, and the United States District Court of Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, and Georgia. In February 2022, she was appointed by Judge Conti to the leadership steering MDL 3014, the Philips Recalled CPAP, BiPap and Ventilator litigation. On CPAP, Ava serves as Co-chair of the Leadership Development Committee and on the Discovery Committee.