Episode 10 - How to Lose Your Case in Ten Easy Step, Part 2

In this continuation of How to Lose Your Case in 10 Easy Steps, Dr. Josh Carpenter returns to the fictional—and chronically self-defeating—client Bobby to cover the final four ways a litigant can sabotage an otherwise manageable case. From treating a deposition like an open microphone and showing up to court dressed for battle, to interrupting the judge and firing your lawyer shortly before trial, the episode uses humor to illustrate how poor judgment, emotion, and courtroom behavior can quickly undermine credibility and strategy. Dr. Carpenter closes the series by turning those mistakes into practical lessons for anyone involved in litigation: preserve evidence, communicate honestly with your attorney, stay off social media, prepare carefully for testimony, respect the court, control your emotions, and understand that even a strong case is never guaranteed. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that successful litigation requires discipline and teamwork—and that clients should avoid becoming their own worst opponent.