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Most attorneys have had the shock of a verdict that came way out of left field. The one they thought they had in the bag, but as it turned out, was not even close.
While you can’t always prevent these situations, you can decrease the chances of their occurrence and increase the odds in your favor by hiring a jury research company to perform a mock trial or legal focus group to help with your case. These companies come as close as possible to mimicking an actual jury and researching their thoughts and perceptions. Their results can help you present your client’s case to achieve the best outcome possible. Sometimes something as simple as using a different term or relaying a story differently can sway the jury to your side. Still, you won’t know this unless you hire help from a mock trial company.
Other benefits of enlisting the professional help of jury research companies include:
Let’s take a closer look at the top six mock trial companies in no particular order to see what they have to offer.
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Founded over three decades ago, First Court has produced superior insights and resolutions to thousands of clients across all 50 states and has incorporated the feedback of more than 100,000 jurors nationwide. They are battle-tested and help attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants.
First Court offers a comprehensive range of customizable jury research and consulting services, designed to provide you with the objective insights needed for your high-stakes legal cases. Their offerings include:
Their proprietary software is a cutting-edge technology in the industry, utilizing cross-tabulation to analyze all data points—from jurors’ background information to the feedback provided in trial questionnaires. First Court is renowned for asking more insightful, high-quality questions that delve deep into the core issues of the case, ensuring a thorough understanding of juror perspectives.
They offer valuable insights into practical and persuasive arguments that truly resonate with real people. Their focus goes beyond simply analyzing the results; they delve into the “why” behind the decisions of the surrogate jurors. Additionally, First Court ensures superior “quality control” by conducting their own jury recruiting, allowing them to have full control over who participates in their mock trials and legal focus groups.
First Court’s vertical integration provides clients with unparalleled flexibility & quality. They recruit all of their own surrogate jurors in-house, and they can tailor any project to meet the specific needs of both plaintiff and defense cases. Whether working within tight deadlines or on a tight budget, First Court offers a range of jury research services designed to accommodate the unique requirements of each case. Their ability to customize solutions ensures that clients receive the precise support they need, no matter the scale or complexity of the case.
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With over 35 years of experience in jury research, Resolve Legal Consulting was created to help plaintiff law firms obtain massive wins for massive suffering by providing cutting-edge solutions. These consist of:
They are there to support every step of the case from pre-suit evaluations to ADR and trial.
Attorneys who have used their services have said:
“Mike Liffrig and his team at Resolve Legal Consulting have a unique ability to generate valuable jury feedback on every part of a trial. This is a new, highly effective data-driven approach to jury research. I was very pleased with the entire process.” – Andy Young
“I have been helping injured people for 25 years. No tool has helped us win over tight-fisted jurors as much as our contingent research agreements with Mike Liffrig and his team at Resolve Legal Consulting.” – Jeff Weikum
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With 30+ years of mock trial experience, IMS Legal Strategies is known for its data-driven approach to jury research and trial strategy. They are a leader in the field, having completed over 6500 trials. IMS knows it is vital to connect with the jury, and they are professionals at developing a story that resonates with them. They combine behavioral science, advanced technology, and real-world trial experience to help attorneys refine case narratives, assess risk, and better understand juror decision-making.
They start with providing research-driven recommendations, strategy testing, and jury selection profiles. Then they pair this with The Advantage℠, an interactive juror insights application that gives dynamic, real-time command over the jury research data. This tool provides actionable feedback from participants, witnesses, and the overall strategy, allowing deeper exploration, a deeper understanding of high-risk juror characteristics, and more.
Some of the key jury research services they offer include:
IMS Legal Strategies stands out for integrating technology with traditional jury consulting methods, delivering actionable insights that help legal teams craft compelling narratives and make informed strategic decisions throughout litigation.
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Trial Dynamics is a plaintiffs-only litigation consulting firm that delivers hands-on, highly personalized, strategy and data-driven jury research and trial consulting services for high-value, catastrophic cases. Founded by seasoned consultant Jessica Brylo, the firm combines psychological insight, hands-on trial experience, and modern data analysis to help attorneys craft compelling case narratives and improve courtroom performance. While smaller in size than some national firms, Trial Dynamics is known for its tailored approach, working closely with trial teams to refine strategy, identify juror biases, maximize case value, and translate juror feedback into clear, actionable courtroom advantages.
Some of the key jury research and trial services they offer are:
Below are some client testimonials:
Trial Dynamics stands out for its hands-on, customized approach to jury research and trial consulting. For attorneys seeking a more personalized experience with direct access to senior consultants and proven trial strategies for high value cases, Trial Dynamics is a solid choice.
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DecisionQuest has been helping attorneys and others in the legal industry for over 30 years. They started by assisting trial lawyers in understanding how the court would view their case using focus groups and in-person research. Over the years, they have incorporated available technologies and were innovative in providing value to both plaintiff and defendant attorneys. They began evaluating opening statements and then witness testimony. DecisionQuest helped pioneer data-driven jury selection, finding that jurors’ values, attitudes, and beliefs made much more difference in a jury’s decision than their demographics. As a result, they are continually refining their processes and adding updated technologies to provide the best services to each of their clients.
DecisionQuest offers many services, including:
Susan Macpherson, VP of NJP, has been conducting thousands of nationwide legal focus groups, trial simulations, and post-trial interviews for state and federal cases since 1976. Macpherson and her team help attorneys maximize their pre-trial research value by developing messages that will stick with the fact-finders and impactful presentation strategies. They have worked over 10,000 cases in all 50 states. NJP focuses on the following types of cases:
Their jury research and analysis services include:
All of these test vital issues and explore potential jurors’ interpretations, reactions, and attitudes toward a case. They only use a carefully screened panel of jury-eligible participants that will mirror the characteristics of the actual jury pool. After hearing summary case presentations for each side, each mock juror participants complete written questionnaires and participated in group discussions. Then the NJR team of experts analyzes the findings and makes recommendations for trial and jury selection. Finally, they adjust their qualitative research to match the complexity of your case and budget.
In 2007, Peter Hecht, Mark Calzaretta, Bob Ackerman, and Jon Ackerman founded Magna Legal Services with a desire to serve and a goal to offer end-to-end litigation support services to law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies all over the globe. Today they provide litigation support services at every stage of legal proceedings. It’s their mission to provide high-quality, reliable work in a responsive manner. From the inception of their company, the founders believed success would come if they prioritized high-quality work with outstanding customer service, and their philosophy has served them well.
MAGNA provides a wide range of jury research and consulting services. Some of their services include:
A platform that allows efficient and cost-effective testing of theories, themes, and storylines in a condensed but still entirely fully interactive jury research session. JuryConfirm includes:
This analysis provides you with an evaluation and perceptions of potential damages by surrogate jurors within your venue. In addition, you’ll receive a statistically reliable range that includes both economic and non-economic damages and apportionment of liability.
Magna consultants can perform a large-scale community attitude and perception survey that will help you determine any pre-existing knowledge, attitudes, and biases about your client’s case. For example, after community members hear brief summaries of the plaintiff and defense cases, Magna will collect and analyze verdict orientations and views on damages. These studies allow MAGNA to craft statistically reliable pro-plaintiff versus pro-defense juror profiles, highlight the best litigation approach, and create focused juror questionnaires and voir dire topics/ questions.
Using a mock trial company can have many benefits for your client’s case. For some, it can make the difference between a damage award or receiving nothing for an injury. Or the difference between a not guilty verdict and spending decades in prison. With many excellent options to choose from, you can select the best company for your budget, goals, case type, and client needs.
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