Philly Trial Lawyer Stories

Philly Trial Lawyer Stories

Philly Trial Lawyer Stories is hosted by famed trial attorney Glenn Zeitz, offering listeners an insider’s view into the world of high-profile criminal and civil legal cases. With decades of experience defending clients in notorious criminal cases and clients that sued Trump, corporate giants, the Federal Government, and others in David versus Goliath battles, Zeitz shares his mission to achieve justice for his clients using the law as both a sword and shield. The series will explore Glenn’s opinions on many legal issues of today-the rule of law, civil rights, abortion, the death penalty, United States Federal Witness Protection Program, and use of eminent domain at the southern border to stop immigration. Follow Philly Trial Lawyer Stories at https://glennzeitz.com/podcasts/

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October 1, 2026 • 63 mins

Glenn talks about his favorite white-collar criminal, Alex, a charismatic fraudster who orchestrated several elaborate insurance schemes.

Adding to his extensive legal troubles, while out on bail, Alex quietly opened the "Avant Garde Swingers Club" in Galloway Township, prompting local authorities to threaten legal action and injunctive relief for operating a commercial sex club that violated municipal ordinances.

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Glenn reflects on the myriad physical, professional, and verbal threats he has encountered throughout his 50-year career in criminal defense. He recounts a variety of high-stress encounters, from a gang member who falsely accused Zeitz of suborning perjury to force a mistrial, to a Jamaican client who ominously threatened to put him in 'The Gleaner', and an anxious client who secretly recorded their private office meetings.

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October 1, 2026 • 44 mins

Glenn delves into the fascinating world of government sting operations and entrapment cases designed to snare individuals predisposed to criminal activity. He explores high-profile historical setups like the ABSCAM political bribery scandal and the IRS-led "Operation Checkmate," alongside local undercover operations targeting car dealerships for unreported cash transactions.

Glenn also recounts the successful defense of a pain man...

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September 15, 2026 • 63 mins

A 1982 murder case of Robert A. Malarchik, a swinger’s club owner whose body was hidden inside a 55-gallon drum by his business partner, Gene Banks.

Before a 55-gallon steel drum containing a dead body became the focal point of a headline-grabbing capital murder trial, a unique professional relationship had already formed between Glenn and his defendant, Gene Banks - an eccentric Philadelphia chemist, hypnotherapist, and amat...

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Glenn sits down with clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Elliot Atkins to discuss his critical role in the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” capital murder case involving a shocking daytime shooting at a Camden bar.

This episode includes an in-depth conversation with Dr. Atkins about the chilling sodium amytal—often referred to as "truth serum"—interview conducted under the guard of sheriff's officers. Duri...

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September 1, 2026 • 71 mins

Glenn details one of the most unique and harrowing capital murder cases of his career, involving a shocking daytime shooting of a young woman at a Camden bar and a high-stakes defense against the death penalty.

Glenn's recounting is based on many unique facts. His legal representation of the young defendant, Joey, whose life was on the line. His strategic assembly of a formidable team of psychiatric experts, including the renowned ...

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July 30, 2026 • 145 mins

On the 51st anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance, Glenn gives his opinion on the individuals involved in the killing of Jimmy Hoffa and disposal of his body. His opinions are based on many unique facts:

  • His legal representation of Frank Sheeran played by Robert DeNiro in the Netflix movie “The Irishman”.
  • His personal friendship with Frank Sheeran over 15 years.
  • Over more than 40 years he has read and as...
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November 21, 2024 • 64 mins

Glenn represents Ralph Natale on two occasions before the United States Senate investigation into the infiltration of the mafia into the labor unions of America. These hearings included an investigation involving the killing of Jimmy Hoffa. The representation also included the defense of Ralph Natale in a major narcotics case in the Federal District Court of New Jersey. Ralph Natale recently was the subject of a book titled Last Do...

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November 14, 2024 • 65 mins

Glenn separates fact from fiction in the book 'I Heard You Paint Houses' and shares his opinion on whether Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran killed Jimmy Hoffa.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

To contact me, email glenn.zeitz@buchananpr.com.

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November 7, 2024 • 47 mins

After 40 years, Glenn reflects on letters that he saved from Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran while Frank was in prison.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

To contact me, email glenn.zeitz@buchananpr.com.

If you want to support Philly Trial Lawyer Stories, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. And make sure you tell your fri...

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October 31, 2024 • 48 mins

Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran hires Glenn Zeitz to be his lawyer.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

To contact me, email glenn.zeitz@buchananpr.com.

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October 24, 2024 • 50 mins

The Vera vs. The Donald becomes a landmark case. Years later, Glenn encounters The Donald in Palm Beach, FL when both of them have homes there.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

To contact me, email glenn.zeitz@buchananpr.com.

If you want to support Philly Trial Lawyer Stories, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. And ...

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October 24, 2024 • 33 mins

Glenn represents an elderly widow, Vera Coking, against the CRDA and Trump organization in Atlantic City in an eminent domain case and in a personal injury jury trial against Donald Trump, individually, and his contractor.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

To contact me, email glenn.zeitz@buchananpr.com.

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October 24, 2024 • 39 mins

Glenn represents Louis 'Buttons' Bottone, who was charged in a RICO indictment, along with Frank ‘The Irishman’ Sheeran. Bottone was President of the Teamsters Local 107, the largest union in Philadelphia.

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Thank you for listening to Philly Trial Lawyer Stories. If you want to learn more about me or my cases, go to glennzeitz.com.

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October 15, 2024 • 55 secs

Philly Trial Lawyer Stories is a weekly podcast hosted by famed trial attorney Glenn Zeitz, offering listeners an insider’s view into the world of high-profile criminal and civil legal cases. With decades of experience defending clients in notorious criminal cases and clients that sued Trump, corporate giants, the Federal Government, and others in David versus Goliath battles, Zeitz shares his mission to achieve justice for h...

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