How Legal Tech and Grit Inspire $7-Figure Personal Injury Verdicts: Tyler Barnett’s Story

December 4, 2025 Joe Stephens

What does it take to land some of the biggest personal injury verdicts in history? Tyler Barnett, an accomplished attorney at Yuhl | Carr LLP, spills the beans in this episode of Between the Briefs. Tune in as hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with Tyler to explore the critical elements required to build a thriving boutique practice.

What You’ll Learn:

How to filter cases with precision and why turning down over 95% of incoming cases could be a good thing
Why establishing attorney-led client relationships from intake is non-negotiable
The psychological framework for jury connection and why storytelling plays such a big role
How to conduct investigations proactively before filing suit.
Why video deposition records matter more than transcripts and the credibility they bring
The responsible AI strategy for litigation and the importance of developing custom AI models
How trial functions as the great equalizer in litigation
The imperative to prioritize craft mastery over technology adoption

This episode is a masterclass in creating the perfect success formula to winning (for your clients and for yourself) in personal injury law.

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About the Contributors

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.

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Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea is Steno's Social Media Manager, leading content strategy, audience engagement, and digital brand-building across platforms. He also produces and co-hosts Between the Briefs, Steno's podcast covering the intersection of legal technology, court reporting, and the future of litigation. With a background spanning content creation, field marketing, and sales at companies like Sell Better and Chili Piper, Adrian brings a multi-disciplined lens to making complex legal tech topics accessible and engaging.

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