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When we cannot be there in person, online jury research allows us to continue to conduct meaningful research with prospective jurors in any venue.
Credentials and experience are key components of an expert’s credibility, but not the whole story. Clint Townson discusses what social science tells us about the factors informing expert witnesses’ credibility and influence.
You know your job as a lawyer is to present your client’s case. And, you know you have a duty to zealously represent that client. The challenge, of course, is how to effectively persuade the jury that your side holds the truth.
Effective witnesses know their case, are prepared, and are equipped with the right tools to help them be persuasive. These five steps will help you prepare even the most seasoned of witnesses for deposition or trial.
It is common practice for attorneys to conduct social media searches of prospective jurors during voir dire to uncover and weed out panel members who are likely to possess biases that will prevent a fair trial. Learn how and why the trial consultants at IMS | The Focal Point advise counsel to continue to conduct juror social media research throughout the trial.