What does it take to become the lawyer everyone wants on their trial team? And how can writing help you get there? In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, trial lawyer and author Jesse Blocher shares his path from young associate to partner at Habush, Habush & Rottier – and how he built his reputation through both courtroom work and legal writing.

Blocher, the author of the newly published book, Wisconsin Tort Law: Products Liability from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®, opens up about what’s changing in trial practice, why jury trials are disappearing, and how young lawyers can stand out in a competitive field. He also talks about how writing – from award-winning articles to his new book – has shaped his practice and helped him mentor others. If you’re a young lawyer looking to sharpen your trial skills, grow your expertise, or get published, this episode is packed with insights on how to do just that.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Bottom Up Podcast
00:29 New Developments at the State Bar of Wisconsin
01:49 Meet the Author: Jesse Blocher
02:43 Jesse Blocher's Journey into Law
08:01 Early Career Challenges and Opportunities
12:21 The Disappearing Jury Trial
16:55 Exploring Products Liability Law
20:44 The Upcoming Tort Law Book Series
23:21 The Collaborative Writing Process
25:20 Motivations Behind Writing the Book
27:16 The Impact of 2011 Legislative Changes
31:15 Understanding Products Liability Cases
34:35 Real-World Applications of Products Liability
38:26 Challenges in Legal Writing
41:44 Target Audience and Practical Advice​