Trial Consulting

Preparing the best case.
Studies indicate judges and jurors respond most favorably to presentations that effectively incorporate graphics, video and other media. Increasingly, today’s clients recognize this fact and expect electronic presentations from their attorneys, whether for arbitration, mediation or court proceedings.

Trial presentation technology makes your communication more influential because it increases understanding and retention of your evidence in less court time than traditional methods. Successful, forward-thinking attorneys now use trial graphics and electronic presentations to effectively showcase their client’s perspective to judges and jurors.

The largest provider of trial preparation and presentation services
Merrill Legal Solutions is an industry leading expert in combining persuasive graphic design with a deep, end-to-end understanding of the case process. Flashy graphics aren’t enough. Merrill offers high-quality, comprehensive preparation services for every type of case, large or small.

We are staffed nationwide with reliable professionals to manage the technology so that you can focus your attention on winning your case. Our graphic designers and artists specialize in creating high-impact trial graphics. And our trial technicians are in court every day supporting law firms in important cases. Experienced trial consultants and seamless project management set us apart. Merrill also provides cost-effective access to computer and display equipment for courtroom use.

One source for trial preparation technology
You are not locked into a proprietary system when you work with Merrill Legal Solutions. Unlike many other trial providers, we are technology-neutral. Merrill professionals work in all of the major trial presentation packages and therefore can support the technology you choose. Merrill’s trial team delivers the latest in preparation technology services:

■ Media conversion

■ Digital video and clip creation

■ Digital document image annotation

■ Static and motion graphic design, including charts and graphs, metaphorical imagery, 2D and 3D animation and Flash® technology

■ Video field production, including site surveys, field documentaries, product testing and day-in-the-life scenarios

■ Case database management

The most experienced staff
Merrill Legal Solutions has the nation’s largest number of experienced trial technicians providing support services and equipment for trial presentation:

► Case strategy and consultation

► Fully staffed courtroom and war room setup, including presentation computer and display rentals

► Trial software reselling and training

With this experience base, we can help you build a well-organized, media-backed case. With your video, transcripts and exhibits tightly organized from the start, you’ll enjoy a more straightforward and transparent review process. Merrill’s courtroom setup helps you effectively control the room so that judge and jury see the same presentation at the same time. As a result, you can communicate more information in less time.

Broad experience from a single provider
Merrill is an industry leading provider of high quality trial presentation technology and support services. Because we provide end-to-end litigation services, we have a deep understanding of case development that influences our approach to presentation development. Our cost-effective solutions
are available as a comprehensive suite, or customized for your convenience. We can quickly get up to speed and apply our experience, regardless of where we step into your case process.

Merrill prides itself on unmatched customer service – bringing 18 years and more than 1000 cases worth of video recording, graphics, courtroom preparation and display expertise to a wide range of case matters, including high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation. Our technology-neutral platform supports most software for easy review and use, making your process as efficient as possible.

Our extensive network of local offices is just one more way we work to make your job easier. Merrill offers more trial technicians than any other U.S. provider, ensuring there’s always an experienced professional ready to help.