Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Legal Consulting Services San Francisco
Established in 2014, our firm provides expert trial consulting services to attorneys navigating complex legal challenges. With over 15 years of experience in trial skills training and case strategy development, we specialize in courtroom storytelling, focus group analysis, and case preparation. Our founder, Leigh E. Johnson, brings dual expertise as both a practicing trial lawyer and certified psychodramatist, offering unique insights into jury psychology and narrative development.We serve clients nationwide through in-person collaboration and remote technological support, maintaining rigorous adherence to ethical standards and client confidentiality. Our proven methodologies have contributed to numerous successful verdicts across civil and criminal cases, supported by ongoing education through the Bay Area Trial Skills Group since 2010.
Services
Trial Consulting
Focus Groups
Case Analysis
Trial Collaboration
Legal Storytelling
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of trial skills training and courtroom strategy expertise
- Our team includes certified psychodramatists using action methods for case storytelling
- We provide tailored focus groups for jury selection and narrative development
- Our case analysis identifies core issues across four critical legal categories
- We maintain active involvement in legal education through trial skills workshops
What people say
Winning edge
Effective focus groups
Strategic insights
Dedicated support
Successful outcomes
Services
Trial Consulting
Our trial consulting services help attorneys develop winning courtroom strategies through narrative construction and jury psychology analysis. We provide real-time strategy adjustments during trials and offer expert witness preparation. Our consultants work closely with legal teams to identify case weaknesses and develop counter-strategies that have proven effective in complex litigation scenarios.
Focus Groups
We conduct specialized focus groups to test case narratives and witness presentations before trial. Our methodology identifies juror biases and helps shape compelling case themes. Through multiple session analysis, we help attorneys understand how different demographics perceive case facts and develop effective communication strategies for courtroom presentations.
Case Analysis
Our comprehensive case analysis examines legal issues across four key categories: factual issues, legal principles, client dynamics, and jury perception. We help attorneys identify hidden case vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies. This systematic approach ensures all aspects of complex cases receive thorough evaluation before trial preparation begins.
Trial Collaboration
We provide collaborative legal support throughout all trial phases, from voir dire to closing arguments. Our services include witness examination strategy, real-time trial adjustments, and courtroom storytelling techniques. With extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, we help legal teams maintain focus on critical case elements while managing procedural challenges.
Legal Storytelling
Our storytelling workshops teach attorneys how to construct compelling case narratives using psychodrama techniques. We help legal professionals develop emotionally resonant case themes that connect with jurors. This specialized training includes character development, conflict resolution frameworks, and effective use of visual storytelling elements in courtroom presentations.
People
Leigh E. Johnson
Principal Attorney & Trial Consultant
Leigh E. Johnson is a practicing trial lawyer and certified psychodramatist with 15+ years of trial skills instruction experience. A 2009 graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, she teaches trial techniques nationwide and leads the Bay Area Trial Skills Group. Her unique approach combines legal expertise with storytelling methodology to help attorneys achieve better verdict outcomes.
Questions
What trial consulting services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive trial consulting including courtroom strategy development, focus group analysis, case narrative construction, and real-time trial support from voir dire through closing arguments.
How can focus groups help my case?
Our focus groups help identify juror biases, test case narratives, and refine witness presentations to improve courtroom effectiveness through controlled demographic testing environments.
Do you work with out-of-state attorneys?
Yes, we collaborate with attorneys nationwide using secure digital platforms while maintaining in-person support options for Northern California clients.
What makes your approach unique?
Our unique combination of trial lawyer experience, psychodrama certification, and storytelling methodology creates distinctive courtroom strategies that resonate with modern juries.
How do you handle case confidentiality?
We maintain strict attorney-client privilege and use encrypted communication channels for all case-related discussions and document sharing.
