Using Trial Technicians as a Competitive Advantage in Litigation

The way people comprehend information has changed from twenty years ago. We are a digital society, with information being delivered to us in more dynamic ways than ever before. In the courtroom, jurors are not any different. They use their instincts and senses to decipher various aspects of a case. Just look at these scientific facts*:

● The brain is most active when it is stimulated in different ways, allowing information to be easily comprehended

● For the vast majority of individuals, the brain is unable to comprehend both written and spoken information at the same time; and,

● A study at the University of California – Santa Barbara showed that individuals comprehend information most effectively when shown a visual or video exhibit with narration from the attorney or expert.

With these factors in mind, understanding how to present information to a diverse jury pool is critical to the success of any court case.

The key to effectively communicating to a jury is to blend today’s technological advancements with the personality and persuasiveness of a compelling lawyer. Include a reliable trial presentation support service with a “hot seat technician,” and you have a winning combination for a successful trial outcome.

From an expense perspective, many firms cannot afford to invest in the computer hardware and software needed for multimedia presentations, or the costs associated with hiring an inside technological expert. Additionally, the time associated with creating complex trial presentations is not feasible for an already-busy lawyer and/or paralegal who is spending that time and energy focusing on the details of the case.

Legal Eagle’s trial support services are second-to-none in assisting attorneys with trial presentation and/or trial technician (hot seat operator) duties. Our team works with attorneys to organize important legal evidence for trial or mediation. Additionally, Legal Eagle can provide a trial technician with the expertise and reassuring presence to ensure your exhibits are presented in a timely and professional manner.

In summary, Legal Eagle allows your team to focus on the big picture by:

● Conducting a pre-trial assessment

● Creating and organizing the exhibit database to maximize impact

● Working with witnesses and attorneys to perfect their trial presentation

● Annotating exhibits and presenting document callouts in the courtroom

● Preparing and presenting deposition excerpts

● Creating Video/Audio clips

● Managing technical audio/video equipment in the courtroom

● Maintaining and providing instant access to an exhibit database prior to and throughout the trial.

From pre-trial prep work to the final verdict, Legal Eagle stands ready to assist you with your most important cases. Let us enhance your trial presentation and simplify your technical work with our turnkey services. Request a free consultation today: https://www.legaleagleinc.com/trial-hot-seat-technician.

“A major challenge in complex civil litigation has always been keeping evidence organized, cross-referenced and easily accessible during trial. With the help of Legal Eagle, we were able to access documents quickly and deliver to the jury an effective multimedia presentation of documents, video, and PowerPoint. Legal Eagle was an important part of our trial team from the early stages of preparation to the end.”

– Meg Thrasher, Senior Paralegal, Nelson Mullins

*Roxana Moreno & Richard E. Mayer, Cognitive Principles of Multimedia Learning: The Role of Modality and Contiguity, 91, No. 2, Journal of Educational Psychology 358 (1999).

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