StrategyExecution

Initial Case Evaluation

After a brief review of the case, initial evaluations in response to known facts, proffered theories, optics, politics, etc., are provided in a one-hour session. Our first impressions, based on our years of experience trying cases before juries, offer insights into challenges, opportunities, and possible next steps for case development. This evaluation session can be a good time to discuss discovery strategies, settlement advocacy, expert witness requirements, venue analysis, jury research, and other services you may need.

MENTAL MINING^® STRATEGY SESSIONS

Our Mental Mining sessions include guided discussions to clarify and distill case themes and record the results. Together, we will develop the factual theory of the case, identify underlying themes, create our “story” for the jury, and sketch the critical demonstrative ideas for trial.

Mental Mining sessions are most valuable when performed early in the case, but they can be conducted at any time and repeatedly in response to case developments.

Trial Summits

Generally full-day sessions, trial summits are held shortly after the end of discovery but while there is still sufficient time before trial to make sure that all stakeholders are aligned on the facts, the legal strategy, trial themes, logistics, etc. The team decides between alternative theories and creates a detailed agenda for the trial presentation and items that must be accomplished prior to trial.

Advisory Sessions

An advisory session can be held at any time with a strategy advisor who will help prepare witnesses, participate in research exercises, work with others on key demonstratives, review opening statements or closing arguments, monitor the trial for real-time strategy adjustments, and participate in post-verdict analysis.