# #17 Robert F. Vaage. Counsel for the Plaintiff.

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Podcast: [Trial Alchemy™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-alchemy-6379899)
Published: 2025-01-21T08:00:00+00:00
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Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a case to a jury. In episode #17, I talk with ABOTA member and outstanding civil plaintiff attorney Robert F. Vaage, Esq. Thanks for joining me! Guest Resume: Bob Vaage, Esq.  Bob is an outstanding plaintiff's lawyer and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He was admitted to ABOTA in 1995 and holds the rank of Advocate, having tried more than 50 civil jury trials to conclusion.   Bob has been practicing law for over 40 years and represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice, product liability, medical fraud, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has recovered over $200 million in settlements and judgments for his clients. Bob has received eight Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, including Trial Lawyer of the Year. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for many years and was listed as the Lawyer of the Year in California in 2017. Guest Contact Information:  Robert F. Vaage, Esq.  Vaage Law 402 West Broadway, Suite 1500 San Diego CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 415-8744 Email:  rfvaage@vaagelaw.com   Web:  https://vaagelaw.com   Podcast Host Resume: Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. Monty McIntyre: (1) Helps settle lawsuits as a mediator, and decides cases or issues as an arbitrator and referee at ADR Services, Inc. He handles cases in the areas of business, employment, insurance, real property and torts, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in these areas. To schedule a matter contact his case managers, Haward Cho,   haward@adrservices.com , or R…

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