In this episode, we're joined by Jay Vaughn, partner at Hendy Johnson Vaughn. He is one of the first attorneys in the country to become Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Jay shares the philosophy that's shaped his career: confidence, not aggression, is what wins cases. From building an elite plaintiff's practice after years in insurance defense to earning credibility with adjusters and defense counsel, he explains why the best trial lawyers don't pound the table, they prepare relentlessly and let confidence do the work. We discuss maximizing case value, building a niche practice, preparing for depositions, learning from trial losses, mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers, and the ha ...