Jonathan Leach LLC

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Litigation can be a complex process. That’s where litigation consulting can make a difference. We seek to enhance the practice of law by supporting the work of your legal practitioner through litigation-related behavior and communication. What is Litigation Consulting? Call (972) 890-8482 for a free consultation today.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. This year, kill multiple birds with one jury research stone. Let’s make this year different!

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Jonathan Leach LLC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Whether you’re involved in a civil case, criminal trial, or complex litigation, the jury’s composition and understanding of a case can significantly influence the verdict. In these scenarios, the expertise of a jury consultant becomes immeasurable. Call (972) 890-8482 to book an appointment today!

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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

In our previous article, Confirmation Bias : The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation, we explored the concept of jury bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. We emphasized recognizing and addressing this cognitive bias in the legal system.

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Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

CaseSpecific QuestioningDeploy targeted prompts during jury selection to surface explicit and implicit leanings. Discover how jury questionnaires and trial lawyers can influence the outcome with Rachel Lanier. This approach supports data-driven decision-making and helps achieve fairer jury selection.

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Jury Analyst

MARCH 7, 2025

CaseSpecific QuestioningDeploy targeted prompts during jury selection to surface explicit and implicit leanings. Discover how jury questionnaires and trial lawyers can influence the outcome with Rachel Lanier. This approach supports data-driven decision-making and helps achieve fairer jury selection.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

In our previous article, “Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation ”, we explored the concept of confirmation bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. However, that role is entirely contingent on the validity of their approach.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 15, 2023

You want to ensure that the group selected is demographically representative of the population you are interested in, and that you clearly define the exclusion criteria for your study so that participants who could confound your results are not included. The benefits of applying empirical research to litigation are numerous.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Attorneys often turn to trial consultants to help them with everything from jury selection to witness preparation. Our consultants understand the stakes during complex litigation and will help you get more prepared and confident with your claim. We have experienced El Paso trial consultants that provide a wide range of services.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Moreover, it explores the significance of scientific jury analysis in helping lawyers and litigators navigate the potential biases stemming from media exposure , empowering them to devise effective strategies. Scientific jury analysis offers valuable insights and tools to navigate the impact of media coverage effectively.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

DECEMBER 28, 2022

With a mock trial, you can gain unparalleled insight into your case and improve any potential areas of weakness before going in front of a jury. At Jonathan Leach, LLC , we have extensive experience helping attorneys and their clients prepare for litigation. First and foremost, a mock trial helps you prepare for litigation.

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Your Trial Message

JULY 9, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: It has become more commonplace to hear talk about a future of litigation without peremptory strikes. After all, Arizona in 2022 was the first state to eliminate strikes in all cases, and it may not be the last. California and Washington have moved to revised schemes for exercising strikes, relying not […]

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Juries in state courts, rather than federal courts, produced most nuclear verdicts. Third party litigation funding, lawsuit advertising, and plaintiffs’ lawyers’ courtroom tactics fuel the size and frequency of nuclear verdicts.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JUNE 1, 2017

Through two years of litigation. A jury will have to decide if you're more likely right than wrong. During jury selection one of the doctors whom you sued gives in. He realizes he runs the risk a jury will find him responsible for your injuries. They also argue that your injuries aren't that bad.

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Practice of Law

MAY 7, 2025

With high-profile celebrity endorsements and the prosecution's lead witness removed from consideration after evidence linked to her was deemed untrustworthy just weeks before jury selection, the drama level is already cranked up. Civil litigation is also pending.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Litigants expect a fair trial, and introducing external evidence violates this expectation. As such, educational efforts and stricter controls are continuously implemented to safeguard the sanctity of jury deliberations. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Litigants expect a fair trial, and introducing external evidence violates this expectation. As such, educational efforts and stricter controls are continuously implemented to safeguard the sanctity of jury deliberations. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

AUGUST 31, 2024

Nevertheless, one can easily speculate that there will be litigation at some point as to whether the consent was in fact informed consent and this is a risk for lawyers. For instance, the opinion includes cases in which lawyers use AI for jury selection. Related to the confidentiality issues are issues of communication.

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WA Bar News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Unfortunately, litigators who do not fit the stereotypical idea of what an oral advocate should look like must fight harder to establish credibility because, as legal scholar and Columbia Law School Professor Kimberl Crenshaw writes, what is understood as objective or neutral is often the embodiment of a white middle-class world view.

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