When you want the best trial consultant, Magnus is your only option
When hiring a litigation consultant for arbitration, mediation, jury, or trial research and consulting, we realize there are many choices. Magnus tops all comparisons with competitors.
Magnus Provides:
Solid Credentials & Research Skills
Dr. Pigott’s education and experience are unsurpassed.
Consultants Have Decades of Experience
Magnus was founded in 1993. Dr. Pigott has been conducting research in the area of Psychology and the Law since 1980. Both Dr. Pigott and Mr. Fauss stay current with developments in the field.
“Hands-on” Involvement of Partners
The Magnus partners are involved in every case ensuring the best possible client service.
Florida Based Expertise
We know Florida. We have worked in over 50 counties.
National Experience (Urban & Rural)
We have worked in cities, large and small, in 26 states, from Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Commercial & Personal Injury Experience
Our range of case types is vast. There is no case too large for us to handle.
Wide Variety of Case Experience; Plaintiff & Defense
We understand the perspectives of both sides of a case.
Civil and Criminal Experience
The majority of Magnus’ work is in the civil arena, but we have considerable experience with criminal matters as well.
High Quality Work Product
Magnus’ report and other work product are high quality and have been complimented by many attorneys who had previously worked with our competitors.
Client’s Needs Assessment Involving Trial Team & Research Team
Each case begins with a needs assessment allowing the research to be custom designed for the case.
Custom Approach
Each research project is designed to ensure that the needs identified by the trial team are addressed.
Flexibility in Proposals and Pricing
Magnus provides recommendations for the best research design; alternative methodologies are included. Magnus is always willing to work with clients who want to modify the scope of the project.
Venue Specific Research
In almost all of Magnus’ cases, the research is held in the trial venue. While there are a few exceptions, the venue decision is driven by appropriate science, not convenience.
Wide Variety of Research Methods
Magnus employs a number of research methods to address clients’ needs. When necessary, new, creative approaches are developed.
Scientifically Based Juror Recruiting
The foundation of solid jury research is a representative sample of potential mock jurors. We spend considerable resources on this component of the project. Our mock jurors are jury eligible in the trial venue.
Centralized Jury Recruiter
We work with a single jury recruiter who knows what we require.
Video Recorded Jury Deliberations
All juror deliberations and discussions are video recorded. Videos are made accessible to all trial team members via Magnus’ secure client portal.
In Person Monitoring of Jury Deliberations
Magnus staffs each research project to ensure that the jurors’ deliberations are monitored by an experienced consultant.
Scientifically Based Research Methods
Magnus’ research methods are based on solid social science research protocols. Our protocols minimize bias and maximize reliability and accuracy.
Ability to Fine Tune Arguments or Test Alternative Theories
Magnus often designs the research to allow attorneys to test alternative approaches or modify arguments to refine the case approach.
Comprehensive, Case Specific Report
The Magnus report is the culmination of the research findings and provides qualitative and quantitative results. Magnus’ reports focus on providing strategies to maximize the litigation outcome.
Integrated, Full Service, Graphics Team
Magnus works with a variety of artists, designers, and technical consultants to address the presentation needs of the case.
and are registered trademarks of Magnus Research Consultants, Inc. Magnus provides Trial Consulting or Jury Consulting services for attorneys and litigants in civil lawsuits and criminal litigation. Magnus’ trial consultant services include mock trials, focus groups, online mock trials, online focus groups, online research, virtual mock jury, attitude surveys, witness preparation, jury selection/voir dire consultation, demonstrative evidence, animations, and trial presentation services. Jury research, mediations, mock bench trials, mock mediations, and mock arbitrations assist litigators and their clients by providing risk analysis for cases and evaluating case strategy options to maximize trial outcomes. Magnus is a Florida-based trial consulting firm (working in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Tallahassee, etc.), providing services nationwide.