oNE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
Psychology-based litigation strategies tailored to the distinct dynamics of your case.
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Early Case Evaluation
Early Case Evaluation gives you a fast, informed second set of eyes on your matter. We review key case documents, spend a few focused hours with you, and then offer a candid, psychological assessment of the strengths and vulnerabilities you may face going forward. Drawing on our experience and psychological perspective, we flag issues that could shape how jurors and witnesses react, and how those reactions might influence your discovery plan, deposition strategy, and overall case framing.
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Witness Preparation
We prepare witnesses through a blend of psychological insight and practical communication skills. Our work covers both depositions and trial, but we place particular emphasis on early preparation for depositions, where missteps can become part of the permanent record. By helping witnesses understand the process, manage anxiety, and communicate clearly and credibly, we aim to prevent problems before they arise and create lasting value for clients throughout the life of the case.
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Focus Groups & Mock Trials
Our focus groups and mock trials are grounded in sound research principles, informed by more than 30 years of experience in both litigation consulting and peer‑reviewed academic psychology. We design studies that do more than “ask for opinions” — they reveal how real people understand the case, where they get confused, and what truly moves them. The resulting data help you evaluate the core strengths and weaknesses of your case and translate those findings into concrete, tactical trial decisions.
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Risk Analyses
Using proprietary algorithms, we synthesize mock trial juror responses, verdict preferences, and damage estimates to provide a clearer picture of case value and the risks of proceeding to trial, or if appropriate, the value of the case prior to mediation. Rather than relying solely on intuition, we evaluate how different fact patterns, themes, and venues may affect outcomes. Many clients use these analyses to assess their cases before mediation and to anchor more informed negotiation strategies.
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Empirical Juror Profiling
We use advanced statistical analyses of mock trial data to identify patterns in how different types of jurors respond to your case. This allows us to distinguish ideal from non‑ideal jurors and to translate those insights into practical tools: targeted supplemental juror questionnaires, focused voir dire strategies, and more informed strike decisions at trial. The result is a data‑driven approach to seating a panel that aligns with your themes and mitigates risks.
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Voir Dire & Jury Selection
We work with you to develop voir dire outlines and strategies that are grounded in both psychology and the specifics of your case. Before trial, we help refine the topics, language, and sequencing of questions to surface the attitudes that matter most. In the courtroom, we provide in‑the‑well jury selection consulting—tracking responses, reading patterns, and supporting real‑time strike decisions—so your panel is as balanced and favorable as possible.
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Shadow Jury & Trial Monitoring
Our shadow juries mirror the seated jury as closely as possible and follow the trial in real time, providing ongoing feedback about what they understand, what resonates, and where they have doubts. Their reactions give us a live read on how the case is landing. With trial monitoring, we are in the courtroom with you—synthesizing shadow jury input, observing juror behavior, and offering real‑time feedback to help you adjust themes, examinations, and arguments as the trial unfolds.