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.

Peter and Kyle are joined by two of the most notorious (and effective) receivers in Texas: Robert Berleth and Derek Loetzerich. 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.

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.

🔍 Show Notes:

• 00:00–01:12 – Opening tributes to Bill Ogden’s grandfather and legendary lawyer Darryl Barger
• 01:12–02:46 – What is a court-appointed receiver? Legal context and real-world impact
• 02:46–06:13 – Meet Robert and Derek: how they got into receivership work
• 06:13–10:34 – From paramedic to collections attorney and the case of the zebras 🦓
• 10:34–14:11 – How they get paid: contingency fees, judgment stacking, and more
• 14:11–18:20 – When should lawyers call a receiver? (Spoiler: before it’s too late)
• 18:20–22:28 – Chapter 64 receiverships explained (aka legal hitmen with court orders)
• 22:28–27:05 – Powers of a receiver and why they’re way better than garnishment
• 27:05–30:00 – Yes, they’ve been shot at. Here’s what not to do when you owe money
• 30:00–34:35 – Famous debtors: Vince Young, Moses Malone Jr., and Adrian Peterson
• 34:35–38:09 – Liquidating jewelry, boats, and classic cars (some worth far less than expected)
• 38:09–42:00 – Offshore asset chases and international enforcement
• 42:00–46:00 – Cold hard cash: $983,000 in a duffel bag + COVID fraud
• 46:00–50:00 – Why receivers don’t publish addresses and how they protect themselves
• 50:00–55:00 – The psychology of judgment enforcement: fear, fraud, and fast settlements
• 55:00–57:12 – Acting as unofficial mediators to help resolve impossible cases
• 57:12–End – Final thoughts, shoutouts to Suriname, and why you don’t want these guys showing up at your door

💼 Takeaway: If you’re a lawyer with a tough judgment to collect, skip the paperwork and call a receiver. These guys get it done.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you’re in Suriname… we’re sorry.

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.

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.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• 🏆 $30M and $56M Texas verdicts: Construction deaths and child injury cases

• 💼 Monsanto gets slammed again – another billion-dollar hit

• 🧑‍⚖️ Streaming courtrooms and fan-favorite judges

• 🚨 Tony Buzbee’s federal court admission controversy

• 🧋 Hot tea, burnt junk, and a $50M Starbucks payout

• ⚖️ Massage Envy hit with another lawsuit – this time in Austin

• 💥 Cam Skattebo’s golf cart lawsuit and Michael Taaffe’s best tackle ever

• 🏈 Stefon Diggs files suit after a wild breakup turned brawl

• 🧱 Concrete “cancer” in Austin swimming pools (yes, it’s a real thing)

• 🧑‍✈️ FBI misfires during a rescue – $2M judgment awarded

• 🐶 Bucky’s vs. Barky’s: The battle of the roadside mascots

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.

Follow The Dirty Verdict wherever you get your podcasts and catch the behind-the-scenes chaos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 🎧👀

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 Chris Simmons and Mike Lyons to talk about one of the most jaw-dropping jury verdicts in recent memory: a $109.5 million win against CPS Energy following a devastating natural gas explosion in San Antonio.

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.

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.

👉 Whether you're a trial junkie or just love courtroom drama, this one’s got it all.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• 00:03:00 – A look at recent big verdicts: Astroworld, crane collapse, Encore
• 00:04:00 – Dallas vs. Houston culture war: Who really runs Texas?
• 00:08:00 – Mike & Chris share how they met and teamed up in Dallas
• 00:14:00 – The moments that made them switch from defense to plaintiff’s work
• 00:17:00 – What’s fueling today’s massive jury verdicts? (Hint: It’s not just gas)
• 00:26:00 – Inside the CPS explosion case: victims, facts, and the gas company’s failing defense
• 00:43:00 – Voir dire strategies that flipped the case
• 00:50:00 – How the $60M settlement was struck while the jury was deliberating
• 00:54:00 – Dallas gas explosions: the next battleground?

Follow and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Got a case that needs coverage? Slide into our DMs.