New Matter Overview

When we are first contacted regarding a potential trial, the first step in the process is to have a meeting with the trial team, typically lasting about an hour or so. We prefer to have this meeting when we are at least two months away from trial (although we are rather familiar with "last-minute" engagements). There is no charge for this initial consultation. The items generally covered in the meeting are first a demo of TrialDirector and its capabilities in order to familiarize the team with methods and possibilities for evidence display, which may be used during the trial presentation.

From there, this generally leads to a light discussion on the facts of the trial itself, including dates, venue, contact information, and perhaps a case overview. We then attempt to identify any obvious conflicts in regards to the case or scheduling issues.

Next, we begin an initial data and evidence materials assessment of the matter at hand. This allows us to get a general understanding of what we have to work with, and how much time we will need to prepare in order to be ready for trial. This assessment includes identifying things such as the condition of the exhibits (paper or electronic, Bates-stamped, exhibit #'s assigned, etc.), whether or not deposition videos are available and will be used, whether or not graphics will be needed, and rough quantities of all.

Finally in this meeting, we will attempt to give a (very) rough estimate as to what the costs may be. Where costs are prohibitive, we will attempt to work within a partial-involvement scenario.

Our services include, but are not limited to the following:

• Trial Consulting
• Trial database design, development and preparation
• Courtroom evidence presentation
• Demonstrative graphics consulting and development
• Video services, including deposition synchronization and digitization, and editing
• Litigation support services
• War room design, maintenance and assistance
• Courtroom equipment design and negotiation with opposing counsel
• Performance and/or coordination of all trial-related necessary tasks and projects
• We also resell inData (TrialDirector) and Summation software, as well as barcode scanners and other trial-related equipment
• We also rent trial presentation and war room equipment
• Our trial computer equipment is included at no cost when we are retained for a trial