Fairfax Jury Consultants

There are many different elements involved in a trial but of all of them, jury selection is inarguably one of the most critical. If even just one juror on the jury does not agree with your client’s side of the story, it can result in a loss of significant damages, or even criminal punishments. Additionally, if one adverse juror makes it to the jury, it can erase many hours you have spent working on the case and make certain arguments ineffective.

While attorneys know the importance of a jury, many fail to spend the necessary resources or time on this aspect of the trial. Our Fairfax jury consultants can help ensure you argue your case to the right people.

The Role of Jury Consultants

Jury consultants are experts at behaviors and mannerisms. Our consultants rely on this knowledge so you can choose the best possible jury. Our jury consultants can predict how jurors will respond to certain aspects of your case, a dispute, certain evidence, and witness testimony. When assessing your case and getting prepared for trial, jury consultants are an invaluable help. Our Fairfax jury consultants can also evaluate strong defenses that may be effective. To make the most of the services jury consultants provide, it is always recommended that attorneys work with them as soon as possible during trial.

Jury Selection Requires More Than Just a Demographic Study

Traditionally when lawyers have selected the jurors to hear their case, they relied on demographic information. Using this information solely in a case, or even primarily, can lead to unpredictable verdicts and damages awarded. For instance, lawyers have traditionally wanted to strike financial professionals from a jury because they believe these individuals are frugal and are reluctant to award significant damages. This is a common misconception. A jury consultant will consider the biggest picture, including the attitudes, beliefs, experiences, and personality traits of jurors to ensure they are best suited for a case.

Even when they have the best of intentions, jurors do not always listen to the instructions provided. Jury members are instructed to listen objectively to the evidence presented and to consider both sides before reaching a decision. Still, jurors will draw conclusions about a case based on their own beliefs and attitudes. Anything seen or heard in the courtroom is filtered through the biases of the jurors, regardless of how hard a lawyer worked to prevent that from happening. Our jury consultants can identify these biases and beliefs so you can make informed decisions about strikes and argue in front of the best jury possible.

Call Our Jury Consultants in Fairfax Now

Jury selection is one of the most crucial elements of any trial. Selecting the wrong one could lead to an unfair amount of damages or an unfavorable verdict. At MGM Trial Services, Inc., our Fairfax jury consultants can help during the process to ensure unfavorable jurors are stricken and you present your case to the most receptive audience possible. Call us today at 410-303-7800 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation with one of our consultants and to learn more about how we can help.