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What We Do

Empirical Creative LLC is a boutique trial consulting firm. Our specialty is providing jury research and graphics consulting on complex, high-stakes civil and white-collar criminal litigation with an eye towards understanding and reducing risk and uncertainty for our clients.

At Empirical Creative, one size does not fit all. Just as every case comes with its unique set of facts and circumstances, we are sensitive to ensuring that any research event and/or graphics project we design and conduct is customized to meet your unique objectives for retaining us in the first place. The general types of jury research services listed on this site are only models, and, in reality, there are many permutations both within and among these services that we would recommend utilizing depending on your unique needs.

“Jim and Dave provided me with tremendous support on a criminal prosecution in a complicated securities fraud trial. Their research was exceptionally thorough, they understand what arguments persuade juries and they can simplify complex arguments so that jurors truly understand and remember your core theories.”

Neal Stephens

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

Jury Research

Mock Trials

Single or multi-day trial simulations.

Focus Groups

A thorough examination of how a jury will perceive the case issues.

Witness Prep

Jurors’ evaluation of witness testimony is one of the single biggest factors affecting their decision-making.

Jury Selection

Uncover the major background jury profiles that predispose jurors to view your case favorably or unfavorably.

Judge & Arbitration Research

Examine how judges and arbitrators will view the merits of your case.

“Jim and Dave were excellent in assessing trial themes, creating appropriate graphics, and providing meticulous research about prospective juror types. They immediately became part of the trial team and worked seamlessly with us to plan critical mock trials and then evaluations. Their ability to understand the nuances of our defense and to translate those positions into simple arguments was exceptional. Don’t go to trial without them!”

DAVID BRODSKY

Latham & Watkins LLP

Trial Graphics

Powerpoint Presentations

Interactive Multimedia Presentations

Trial Boards

Exhibit Production

3D Animations


“Empirical Creative provides exceptional, data-driven, client-focused jury consultant services at a fair price. They have assisted me on several occasions with jury selection and mock jury exercises, and never fail to impress. In addition to their terrific empirical insights, they are good people, who we welcome into the trenches of tough assignments, and their written work is accessible and user-friendly. I look forward to working with them again.”

David Goldberg

Katten Muchin RosenMan LLP