Services Research Focus Groups Our online or in-person focus groups use jury-eligible people from your case venue and provide you feedback and insight into how to best present your case and its issues. Mock Trials Online or in-person mock trial jury research allows you to give full presentations of the plaintiff and defense cases with live or taped witnesses, closing arguments, and jury deliberations. Case Surveyor This online survey provides respondents with more detailed information about the case or case issue through brief pre-recorded presentations about each side’s position with graphics and even deposition clips. Pulse Surveys Using a brief description of the case or specific case issue and a large sample size, this online survey takes the pulse of the community and can be used to obtain insights into key issues. Arbitration/Judicial Research Using retired judges matched to the actual arbitrators or judge, these research events allow clients to test their case with a neutral with a similar judicial philosophy and rework or refine their cases based on the responses. Post-Trial Interviews Particularly valuable to clients with serial litigation, our post-trial interviews provide information from the actual jurors after the trial to understand what was effective and possible areas for improvement in the case. Communication Witness Preparation We bolster your witnesses' communication skills by giving them the tools they need to testify with clarity, authenticity, and empathy. Story and Theme Development We develop a narrative structure, themes, language, and graphics for a case presentation that delivers a clear, cohesive, and compelling story. Graphics Whether it's for trial, mediation, or arbitration, every case needs to effectively communicate its message - using graphics can help with that. Explore some of the graphics we offer. Crisis Communication The media and public perception can significantly impact litigation outcome. We help you manage how the press covers the case, your client’s reputation, and the public’s perception of the dispute. Strategy Questionnaire and Voir Dire Design We develop questionnaires and strategic voir dire questions that focus on identifying dangerous jurors and allow you to make targeted and informed cause challenges and peremptory strikes. Jury Selection We evaluate various factors including personality traits, leadership abilities, and verbal and nonverbal clues of individual jurors and the jury as a whole, to recommend challenges and strikes. Mirror Juries We assemble a mirror jury to match the trial jury allowing for real-time feedback on the case to hone the client’s trial strategy. In-Court Monitoring We observe the trial in-person, in whole or in part, to provide advice and strategic recommendations on refining the case themes and story. Systems Case Analysis A cutting edge 18-point system to comprehensively and accurately evaluate your case in order to evaluate strengths, vulnerabilities, assess risk, and organize your litigation plan. Damages Evaluation This innovative new system allows you to more accurately evaluate the full scope of damages in your case using a system that factors in psychological components to assist in settlement positions and trial presentations. 8-Step Case Story Development This planning tool helps you to better understand all the legal, evidentiary, and narrative elements needed in discovery to develop the most compelling and credible case narrative. Trial Mapping This system allows trial counsel to optimize the impact of their case by mapping out the best sequence of evidence, ensuring key themes and evidence are emphasized for the judge and jury. Plaintiff Case Structure This system identifies the proven elements in a plaintiff case narrative that are necessary to optimally drive liability and damages for a judge and jury. Defense Case Structure This system identifies the proven elements in a defense case narrative that are necessary to eliminate or reduce liability and damages for a judge and jury. Mediation and Arbitration Strategy This system identifies the key research and communication elements to optimally position the case for settlement value. Looking for the winning edge? We may be a good fit. How Can We Help You?
