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“I highly recommend Jury Solutions for any type of jury trial.” They gave us “a work product of the highest caliber at a cost that was extremely reasonable and well worth it.” Carolyn Koch “did a terrific job developing our opponents arguments.” “The focus group results gave our client the confidence to go to trial which ultimately resulted in a very favorable settlement. Our client was extremely pleased with the outcome.”
Deborah Etlinger, Partner, Wolf, Horowitz, Etlinger & Case
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"I want to express our collective appreciation for your efforts with the mock trial. The result of that process (that it was not that difficult to convince a local jury that our client was the "bad guy") led directly to our decision to waive the jury. That was one of the key, if not the key, decisions made in the case. The court awarded us everything we asked for and the defendants nothing on their counterclaims. My partners and I were all up to our necks in preparing for the actual proceedings and had to rely on you and your colleagues to an extent that was beyond that to which I am sure you were accustomed. The fact that you were able to assemble the jury and make the necessary arrangements on such short notice was a remarkable achievement." B. Michael Schestopol, Partner, Oles, Morrison, Rinker & Baker, LLP, Seattle, WA “I want to thank you for the outstanding work that you did. Your focus group was a great aid to us in determining our continuing strategy. Ultimately, this case is resolved and we have been informed that this has been the most successful resolution of a capital case to date, since the reinstatement of the death penalty in Connecticut. Thank you for helping us gain a true insight into this case.”
Richard T. Meehan, Jr., Partner, Meehan & Meehan
“I have again read the report that you submitted based on the focus groups we conducted. I have been involved in a number of pretrial exercises such as this, but your conclusions and suggestions are by far the most helpful and practical. Many thanks in helping us prepare to present the most effective defense for our clients.”
Henry W. Ewalt, Partner, Pepper Hamilton, LLP
“Carolyn’s insights and recommendations are invaluable. In addition to being a top notch jury consultant, Carolyn is an attorney and is well versed in the legal issues a litigator must confront at trial. In one case, feedback we received from Carolyn convinced us to present two controversial pieces of evidence at trial which we initially had virtually no intention of using. We received a substantial verdict in that case - and the jurors we spoke to after the trial told us that the two pieces of evidence were among the most important items they considered during their deliberations. We give Jury Solutions our highest possible recommendation.”
Debra S. Katz, Partner, Katz, Marshall & Banks, PLLC
"I recently tried a high profile federal criminal case of national significance. We achieved victory with an acquittal on all charges. I was reluctant at first to bring on a jury consultant, having heard too many stories about consultants who just impede the process. I experienced the opposite with Carolyn: She quickly grasped the case's complexities and provided me with invaluable assistance. She helped us put together a terrific mock trial and gave us the clarity we needed to identify our most difficult potential jurors. Before the mock trial, the court had approved of the actual questionnaire (containing over 150 questions) that would be completed by prospective jurors. Carolyn used the mock trial to test questionnaire subject areas, thereby enablying her to isolate important issues and to probe ptoential juror mindsets. This undertaking provided us wiht meaningful sets of juror profiles which I used to great advantage during the pre-trial voir dire process. Carolyn assempled these profiles in a format that rendered them comprehensive and accessible. In the high speed and vastly important exercise of a federal criminal trial jury selection, where accuracy, preparation and poise are essential, I was able to rely on Carolyn's materials to provide the right information at the right time. I know we manifestly acheived our objective of a fair, objective, impartial, and insightful jury by virture of Carolyn's highly effective assistance, and I enthusiastically endorse her abilitites, insights, preparation and talent." William M. Sullivan, Jr., Partner, Winston & Strawn, LLP, Washington, D.C.
“Carolyn Koch brings to the table keen intellect and insight, helping to foster an approach to mock jury evaluation that is realistic - there’s no sugar coating of information.”
Stewart Casper, Partner, Casper & De Toledo
“Carolyn Koch and her staff at Jury Solutions were wonderful to work with. I had a very complex commercial dispute involving a substantial seven figure claim, and, with her help we were able to identify the key issues that ultimately were dispositive to a jury. Like many trial lawyers, I have a unique style of both preparation and presentation, and she was flexible enough to accommodate both. She provided us with a broad, representative mock jury and her analysis, after the mock presentation was concluded was prompt and thorough. I would not hesitate to use Jury Solutions again and recommend her to anyone with a complex case who seeks the benefit of a mock jury before trial.
Christopher A. Duggan, Partner, Smith Duggan
In many of our cases, Jury Solutions’ early attitude surveys have been critical to us in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of our claim before we file suit, and for making the most persuasive presentation possible to opposing counsel in settlement discussions and mediation. Reviewing the unbiased view of individuals from the community, selected by an experienced jury consultant, has truly been a valuable tool for case assessment, settlement discussions, and litigation strategy in our most difficult cases. In addition, Carolyn Koch is a pleasure to work with and brings a unique level of knowledge and experience to each project. I cannot recommend Carolyn and Jury Soutions highly enough.
Lisa Banks, Partner, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP
"Carolyn's and the jury focus group's reactions are invaluable for both evaluating and preparing a case for trial. Additionally, her extensive experience plus her 'call it as she sees it' approach makes her recommendations so reliable that you can take them to the bank."
Jon Green, Partner, Green & Savits, LLC
“I highly recommend Jury Solutions for any type of jury trial.” They gave us “a work product of the highest caliber at a cost that was extremely reasonable and well worth it.” Carolyn Koch “did a terrific job developing our opponents arguments.” “The focus group results gave our client the confidence to go to trial which ultimately resulted in a very favorable settlement. Our client was extremely pleased with the outcome.”
Deborah Etlinger, Partner, Wolf, Horowitz, Etlinger & Case
"Your Attitude Surveys were very helpful both in providing ammunition during settlement discussions and providing me with a very quick and economical view of the case from a lay-person's perspective. It definitely helped me to focus on certain issues and juror attitudes that I had not previously focused on. This was critically important in preparing the case for trial and voir dire, and especially in obtaining a great settlement for my client."
Lewis Chimes, Partner, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Chimes & Richardson, P.C.
Thanks for your help with our focus group. You saved us. Given the mock jury's strong sympathy for our opponent, we were able to settle by accepting a much-improved offer. More money and a happy client - that is what counts. I hope to use you again in the future.
Robert Lynott, Partner, Thomas & Libowitz, PA
"Thank you for recommending that we do a discovery focus group for a recent case. It provided me with an excellent tool for pre-deposition preparation. I've been trying cases for 30 years and have always seen the benefits of mock trials for my most important cases but this was the first time I tested out my case before discovery. It was a terrific early reality test, revealing key themes and providing clear feedback on the comparative strength of the evidence. I found it to be a time and cost-efficient way to harvest critical information (i.e., what jurors need to know to favor my client) at a time in which it can be most useful."
Joseph D. Garrison, Partner, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Chimes & Richardson, P.C.
Carolyn Koch and Jury Solutions have given us and our clients timely and sage advice based on mock trials. There are at least two advantages to Carolyn. Her approach is highly personal. She doesn't delegate important tasks. She learns the facts and the law of the case. Then she works with counsel to draft descriptions for presentations to the jury panels. She takes charge and makes sure of the details. She does not allow the lawyers to "wing it." (We used as many as five panels over a weekend in a single case). Carolyn impresses the most sophisticated and demanding clients (and their in-house counsel and executivies) with her energy and organization. Clients who have not used mock trials are often skeptical, and have to be persuaded. They are converted when the results are in. I do not hesitate to recommend Jury Solutions when the case justifies using a mock trial.
Eric Lukingbeal, Partner, Robinson & Cole, LLP
I have had the opportunity to work with Carolyn in a mock jury setting. As trial lawyers, we constantly must evaluate and re-evaluate our cases. The information gained from her diligent efforts is invaluable. Additionally, as Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor and Employment Secion, I invited Carolyn to speak to our section, comprised of both attorneys on the plaintiff's bar, the defense bar and neutrals. After her spirited and dynamic presentation, we all walked away thinking how our cases could benefit by her intervention, such as what pieces of information would be persuasive to the person on the street, at the start of litigation." Attorney Mickey Busca, 2007 Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section
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