by Kyle Herbert
Get all the dirty details and legal insights from Houston Lawyers, Kyle Herbert and Peter Taffe, as they explore exciting cases. Kyle Herbert: https://herberttrial.com Peter Taaffe: https://comeauxmediation.com/attorney/peter-taaffe/ Bill Ogden: https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/
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April 21, 2025
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This week on The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert (filling in while Bill Ogden mourns the loss of his grandfather—our condolences, Bill) dive into the world of court-appointed receiverships—where judgments get enforced, zebras get seized, and helicopters in backyards are fair game.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Peter and Kyle are joined by two of the most notorious (and effective) receivers in Texas: <strong>Robert Berleth</strong> and <strong>Derek Loetzerich</strong>. These legal bounty hunters share jaw-dropping stories of chasing down debtors, collecting everything from luxury cars to exotic animals, and navigating the wild west of fraudulent transfers and business divorces.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Whether you’ve got a judgment to enforce or just want to hear how someone found nearly $1 million in cash in a closet—this one’s for you.</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>🔍 Show Notes:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:00–01:12</strong> – Opening tributes to Bill Ogden’s grandfather and legendary lawyer Darryl Barger</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>01:12–02:46</strong> – What is a court-appointed receiver? Legal context and real-world impact</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>02:46–06:13</strong> – Meet Robert and Derek: how they got into receivership work</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>06:13–10:34</strong> – From paramedic to collections attorney and the case of the zebras 🦓</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>10:34–14:11</strong> – How they get paid: contingency fees, judgment stacking, and more</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>14:11–18:20</strong> – When should lawyers call a receiver? (Spoiler: before it’s too late)</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>18:20–22:28</strong> – Chapter 64 receiverships explained (aka legal hitmen with court orders)</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>22:28–27:05</strong> – Powers of a receiver and why they’re way better than garnishment</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>27:05–30:00</strong> – Yes, they’ve been shot at. Here’s what not to do when you owe money</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>30:00–34:35</strong> – Famous debtors: Vince Young, Moses Malone Jr., and Adrian Peterson</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>34:35–38:09</strong> – Liquidating jewelry, boats, and classic cars (some worth far less than expected)</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>38:09–42:00</strong> – Offshore asset chases and international enforcement</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>42:00–46:00</strong> – Cold hard cash: $983,000 in a duffel bag + COVID fraud</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>46:00–50:00</strong> – Why receivers don’t publish addresses and how they protect themselves</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>50:00–55:00</strong> – The psychology of judgment enforcement: fear, fraud, and fast settlements</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>55:00–57:12</strong> – Acting as unofficial mediators to help resolve impossible cases</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>57:12–End</strong> – Final thoughts, shoutouts to Suriname, and why you don’t want these guys showing up at your door</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">💼 <strong>Takeaway</strong>: If you’re a lawyer with a tough judgment to collect, skip the paperwork and call a receiver. These guys get it done.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you’re in Suriname… we’re sorry.</span></p>
April 10, 2025
<p class="" data-start="118" data-end="491">In this episode of The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden dive into a whirlwind of courtroom showdowns, massive verdicts, legal slip-ups, and yes… concrete cancer. With their signature humor and insider takes, the gang tackles everything from billion-dollar wins to NFL drama, all while wearing suspenders and dreaming of the next Bucky’s pit stop.</p> <p class="" data-start="493" data-end="702">You’ll hear about the latest jaw-dropping verdicts, trademark tiffs, fiery lawsuits (literally), and a surprising look at a strange pool defect sweeping Central Texas. It’s part law, part chaos, and all Dirty.</p> <p class="" data-start="704" data-end="730"><strong data-start= "704" data-end="730">🎧 Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul data-start="731" data-end="1432"> <li class="" data-start="731" data-end="808"> <p class="" data-start="733" data-end="808">🏆 $30M and $56M Texas verdicts: Construction deaths and child injury cases</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="809" data-end="872"> <p class="" data-start="811" data-end="872">💼 Monsanto gets slammed again – another billion-dollar hit</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="873" data-end="925"> <p class="" data-start="875" data-end="925">🧑⚖️ Streaming courtrooms and fan-favorite judges</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="926" data-end="980"> <p class="" data-start="928" data-end="980">🚨 Tony Buzbee’s federal court admission controversy</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="981" data-end="1034"> <p class="" data-start="983" data-end="1034">🧋 Hot tea, burnt junk, and a $50M Starbucks payout</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1035" data-end="1099"> <p class="" data-start="1037" data-end="1099">⚖️ Massage Envy hit with another lawsuit – this time in Austin</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1100" data-end="1175"> <p class="" data-start="1102" data-end="1175">💥 Cam Skattebo’s golf cart lawsuit and Michael Taaffe’s best tackle ever</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1176" data-end="1238"> <p class="" data-start="1178" data-end="1238">🏈 Stefon Diggs files suit after a wild breakup turned brawl</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1239" data-end="1311"> <p class="" data-start="1241" data-end="1311">🧱 Concrete “cancer” in Austin swimming pools (yes, it’s a real thing)</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1312" data-end="1371"> <p class="" data-start="1314" data-end="1371">🧑✈️ FBI misfires during a rescue – $2M judgment awarded</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1372" data-end="1432"> <p class="" data-start="1374" data-end="1432">🐶 Bucky’s vs. Barky’s: The battle of the roadside mascots</p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="1434" data-end="1609">If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a lawyer breaks his back at a skeet shooting event or how to lose a video game console during a breakup, this is the episode for you.</p> <p class="" data-start="1611" data-end="1746">Follow The Dirty Verdict wherever you get your podcasts and catch the behind-the-scenes chaos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 🎧👀</p>
March 30, 2025
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In this high-stakes, high-impact episode of The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden sit down with powerhouse Dallas trial lawyers <strong>Chris Simmons</strong> and <strong>Mike Lyons</strong> to talk about one of the most jaw-dropping jury verdicts in recent memory: a <strong>$109.5 million</strong> win against <strong>CPS Energy</strong> following a devastating natural gas explosion in San Antonio.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">From digging through decades-old utility records to overcoming a defense strategy that tried to deny the undeniable, Chris and Mike break down how they built the case, connected with the jury, and ultimately delivered justice for a mother and son with intellectual disabilities who survived the blast.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">You’ll also hear stories from their early careers, the cases that pushed them to switch sides from defense to plaintiff, and why juries today are fed up with corporate BS.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">👉 Whether you're a trial junkie or just love courtroom drama, this one’s got it all.</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>🔥 Episode Highlights:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:03:00</strong> – A look at recent big verdicts: Astroworld, crane collapse, Encore</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:04:00</strong> – Dallas vs. Houston culture war: Who really runs Texas?</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:08:00</strong> – Mike & Chris share how they met and teamed up in Dallas</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:14:00</strong> – The moments that made them switch from defense to plaintiff’s work</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:17:00</strong> – What’s fueling today’s massive jury verdicts? (Hint: It’s not just gas)</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:26:00</strong> – Inside the CPS explosion case: victims, facts, and the gas company’s failing defense</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:43:00</strong> – Voir dire strategies that flipped the case</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:50:00</strong> – How the $60M settlement was struck while the jury was deliberating</span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><strong>00:54:00</strong> – Dallas gas explosions: the next battleground?</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Follow and subscribe</strong> on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Got a case that needs coverage? Slide into our DMs.</span></p>
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