Welcome to From the Beach to the Bar, the no-BS legal podcast that breaks down real-life cases, wild legal scenarios, and pop culture moments—all through the eyes of Ben Nadig, a Las Vegas attorney known for his tough, straight-shooting style. Whether it’s untangling personal injury claims, unpacking criminal cases, or sharing “did-that-really-happen?” stories from the court, Ben and his team dive deep into the law without the boring jargon. With each episode, you’ll get raw commentary, real legal insight, and the essential advice you need to understand how the system really works—whether you’re facing the law or just watching from the sidelines.
Listen in for humor, unfiltered truths, and takeaways you won’t find in a textbook.
Today on From the Beach to the Bar, we sit down with Deputy District Attorney Pete Tanel for a conversation that goes beyond the courtroom.
Pete shares his journey from growing up in Colorado to serving a mission in Chile, working as a journalist during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and eventually finding his way into law.
After starting in insurance defense, Pete realized early on it wasn’t the right fit — leading him to pursue a career as a prosecutor, where he’s now spent over 18 years handling some of the most serious cases in Las Vegas.
As the team chief of the Special Victims Unit, Pete works on cases involving crimes against children, domestic violence, and sex trafficking — giving him a unique perspective on both the legal system and the realities people don’t often see.
We also talk about his transition toward becoming a judge, what that process looks like, and how his experience in criminal law prepares him for a civil courtroom.
30 Mar 2026
From Prosecutor to Judge… The Truth About the System
Today on From the Beach to the Bar, we sit down with someone who’s seen the legal system from both sides — inside the courtroom and behind the bench.
Colleen Baharav, former Chief Deputy District Attorney and future judge here in Las Vegas, joins the show to break down what it actually takes to go from prosecuting cases… to making the decisions that impact people’s lives.
In this episode, we go beyond surface-level legal talk and dive into the real experience of working inside the system — from high-pressure courtroom moments to the responsibility of making life-changing decisions.
We also explore how criminal cases and personal injury cases overlap, what evidence really matters, and the mistakes people make that can cost them everything.
27 Mar 2026
If You Drive in Vegas… You Need to Watch This
Welcome back to From the Beach to the Bar.
In this episode, the team at MNL breaks down what’s really happening around Las Vegas right now — from increased traffic enforcement to rising insurance costs and the real-world situations turning into personal injury cases.
We’re seeing more traffic stops, harsher penalties, and a bigger push for accident prevention across the city. But is it actually working?
We also dive into the growing debate around insurance premiums, underinsured drivers, and how these trends are affecting people after serious accidents.
And to keep things interesting, we wrap it all up with a “Would You Rather” segment — putting real injury scenarios to the test and breaking down how these cases actually play out.
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