September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Advocate’s View: What does ‘reading a juror’ really mean?
I recently learned of a new television series starting in the fall called “Bull.” According to the description on the CBS website, “Bull stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. ...
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Read More »August 15, 2016 Comments Off on How best to deal with negative issues at trial
No matter how long they are, trials can seem too short to accomplish every goal. Those who want to defend their character and their company and tell their story so jurors understand the whole picture, never seem to have enough ...
Read More »October 20, 2015 Comments Off on Commentary: Benefits of post-trial interviews speak for themselves
We jury consultants interview hundreds of jurors after trial to learn specifics about what went down during deliberations, how they reacted to witnesses and evidence, and to find out generally what went wrong and what went right. Because there will ...
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Read More »September 19, 2015 Comments Off on Commentary: 5 reasons why you may have lost your jury
Litigating is a mix of science and art. It takes the right amount of craft, knowledge, intelligence, evidence and personality to get the people in the box to see things your way. Sometimes it’s easier to do in some areas ...
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Read More »July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Commentary: Learn from the pattern of your peers at trial
As a seasoned jury consultant, I’ve become familiar with client tendencies in working up a trial. No matter what type of case I handle, I see the same patterns emerge, time and time again. Here’s a countdown of the 10 ...
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Read More »June 25, 2015 Comments Off on Commentary: Learn to manage your dysfunctional trial team
Like any other team, litigation squads are susceptible to developing dysfunctional patterns, caused mainly by one or two people who disrupt the entire “flow” of the team and often cause a fatal communication breakdown. Many with dysfunctional communication styles can ...
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Read More »February 27, 2015 Comments Off on Commentary: To better gauge damages, get to know your jury
When it comes to analyzing a jury’s determination of damages, everyone has a theory. After all of the expert preparation, conjecture and plain guesses, in the end jurors often decide according to no formula, with the exact number virtually unpredictable. ...
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Read More »December 15, 2014 Comments Off on Commentary: Jury consulting helps set direction at trial
There are many articles out there — mine included — that will attempt to convey to the reader how beneficial jury consultants can be. We can help shape a case in jury-friendly ways, prepare difficult witnesses, and help shape themes ...
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Read More »March 20, 2014 Comments Off on Commentary: Jury consultants key part of early case assessment
Most litigators understand the benefits of early case assessment. It helps their clients plan, among other things, budgets, discovery and strategies for resolving the disputes. Early case assessment with a jury consultant yields similar benefits. Even if your case is ...
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Read More »January 7, 2014 Comments Off on Commentary: Jury research FAQ&A
Jury research, though gaining in popularity, is still somewhat mysterious to litigators and their clients. In my practice I still encounter misconceptions about the value of jury research, as well as the limitations. Here are answers to some of the ...
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Read More »November 26, 2013 Comments Off on Commentary: Increase your believability in the courtroom
We’ve all heard the joke: “How do you know when a lawyer is lying? His lips are moving.” When that crack serves as the undercurrent of what jurors think about you and your profession before you even open your mouth, ...
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Read More »November 12, 2013 Comments Off on Commentary: Beating the fairness out of jurors: How judges get it wrong
Voir dire: “to speak the truth.” A list of questions that one hopes to highlight the most dangerous (or biased) jurors so that each party can get a fair trial. That’s all terrific, and depending on where you try your ...
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