The Case
This in-house counsel hires attorneys nationwide to defend cases where plaintiffs are likely to elicit significant sympathy and large damage awards.
- His litigators need ways to discuss injuries, death and damages in ways that help their defense without alienating jurors.
- Defense counsel are fearful of being seen as callous or uncaring and they understand that jurors' sympathy can play a role in their verdicts and damage awards.
Trial Synergy's Contribution
Often it is crucial for the defense to discuss plaintiffs, their injuries and dollar amounts - both to make the case for the defense and to establish an appropriate range for a potential award.
- Understanding when, how and why people attribute blame, Jeri gives attorneys the tools and techniques to vigorously defend their client while acknowledging catastrophic injuries and death in ways that will be viewed by jurors as credible, caring and compassionate.
- Jeri incorporates into attorneys' presentations ways to persuade jurors to separate blame from their feelings of sympathy, dislike and even disagreement.
Outcome
Defendants' exposure has been significantly minimized or eliminated in all trials, big and small, where the attorneys worked with Jeri and learned to effectively discuss the interplay between blame, injury and damages.
Corporate General Counsel describes Trial Synergy's success in mitigating awards.
