Eric Strober on Medical Malpractice Defense and the Trial Mindset

Описание: In this riveting episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant, Co-Founder and CEO of Threadeo, sits down with Eric Strober, head of the medical malpractice defense department at Rivkin Radler and seasoned high-stakes trial lawyer.


Eric shares his multi-generation path into medical malpractice, from plaintiff-side exposure in his early years to building a defense career shaped by mentorship, federal trial victories, and real courtroom pressure. He recounts early motion work connected to the O.J. Simpson civil case, a nationally recognized federal defense verdict, and the mindset required to take cases all the way to verdict in an era dominated by settlement culture.


The conversation dives deep into:

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The psychology of true trial lawyers

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Using trial as negotiation leverage

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Countering plaintiff tactics like anchoring and reptile theory

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Making damages “real” for juries

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The strategic realities behind $15M demands

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Toxic tort causation defense

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The impact of EMRs, AI, and post-COVID litigation

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The growing pressures of private equity and consolidation in healthcare


Eric explains why preparation often feels harder than trial itself and why fear of picking a jury is something young lawyers must overcome.


This episode is a masterclass in courtroom psychology, strategy, and the evolving landscape of medical malpractice defense.


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