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IMS Legal Strategies is a trusted partner to law firms and corporations worldwide, providing the expertise and technology needed to solve complex challenges and position disputes for the best possible outcomes. Our world-class consultants and expert witnesses have supported clients in thousands of high-stakes civil and commercial matters across every industry and discipline.

Press Kit

  • Who to Contact Press

    If you are a member of the press and would like to speak with someone at IMS, please contact Tiffany Thompson, Director of Marketing & Communications, at press@imslegal.com. This email is regularly monitored, and responses to press requests will be sent as soon as possible.

  • Who to Contact Clients & Experts

    If you are interested in our expert witness or consulting services, please reach out at contactus@imslegal.com or call (877) 838-8464. You may also request a consultation here. If you are an expert, visit this page for additional resources.

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IMS Evolution

2026

  • Uplift Investors, a Connecticut-based middle-market private equity firm with a business model-centric focus on services investing, acquires majority interest in IMS
  • Recognized with seven Texas Lawyer “Best of 2026” awards, including Best Texas-Based Expert Witness Provider (Austin/Houston/Dallas), Best Corporate Investigations Provider (Austin/Dallas), Best Texas-Based Computer Forensics Firm (Austin), and Best Jury Consultant (Houston)
  • Acquires the California-based firm Fulcrum Legal Graphics, expanding high-quality trial graphics capabilities to meet increased client needs throughout the United States

2025

  • Acquires MMR Strategy Group, a Southern California-based firm renowned for its expertise in litigation surveys, advertising claim substantiation, and consumer behavior research, strengthening IMS's ability to provide survey evidence and top-tier testifying experts for complex litigation
  • Recognized in Texas Lawyer’s “Best of 2025” awards as a top Texas-based computer forensics firm
  • Named a top provider of technology/computer forensics expert witnesses in New Jersey Law Journal’s annual readership survey
  • Acquires First Court, based in the Upper Midwest and nationally recognized as a leader in jury research, trial consulting, and mock trial feedback software

2024

  • Announces a new corporate identity, IMS Legal Strategies, to represent the company’s diversified client offerings and position the firm for further expansion in the legal industry
  • Announces merger with Texas-based medical expert sourcing firm Juris Medicus, uniting complementary services to support clients in high-stakes injury and healthcare litigation
  • Recognized as a leading provider of online jury research services in The National Law Journal “Best of 2024” awards
  • Named a top Texas-Based Expert Witness Provider (Houston) by Texas Lawyer
  • Awarded in the categories of “Best Digital Forensic Company” and “Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider” by The Legal Intelligencer
  • Named a leading online jury research provider in the New York Law Journal’s “Best of 2024” awards
  • Acquires MacKenzie Life Care Planning, expanding beyond expert witness search services into expert advisory services for traumatic injury matters across Texas and the Southeast

2023

  • Acquires the Pennsylvania-based firm MMG Jury Consulting, bringing nationally recognized jury consultants and a vast wealth of educational resources and CLE programs to benefit IMS clients
  • Acquires Analytic Focus, a Texas-based quantitative consulting firm providing financial, economic, and statistical analytics, predictive modeling, data mining services, and in-house direct experts
  • Recognized as a leading provider of online jury research services in The National Law Journal “Best of 2023” awards
  • Named Top Expert Witness Referral Firm in The Recorder’s “Best of 2023” awards
  • Acquires Tsongas Litigation Consulting, adding exceptional talent and expertise to the jury consulting team and expanding IMS’s footprint into the Pacific Northwest
  • Recognized as a top provider of corporate investigations and jury consultants by The Legal Intelligencer
  • Named Best Texas-Based Expert Witness provider in the Texas Lawyer’s “Best of 2023” awards
  • Received top 3 rankings in the Expert Witness (Technology/Computer Forensics) and Trial Technology categories by the New Jersey Law Journal
  • Grows to more than 300 employees across the US and UK
  • Acquires Teklicon, a premier Silicon Valley-based expert witness firm, strengthening abilities to deliver precise expert search services in technology-driven cases

2022

  • Recognized by the National Law Review as a “Go-To Thought Leader” in the business of law and jury trial preparation
  • Acquires Z-Axis, an international visual communications firm with a strong history of success in complex legal actions, and expands to the UK
  • Named a leading expert witness provider in The Recorder, The Legal Intelligencer, and Texas Lawyer
  • Recognized in The National Law Journal “Best of the Midwest” awards for remote trial services and litigation dispute advisory services consulting
  • Named a top online jury research provider in New York Law Journal’s “Best of 2022” awards
  • Acquires the trial division of Precise, Inc. to further serve the trial presentation and technology needs of IMS clients in the Northeast US

2021

  • Named to The National Law Journal's Hall of Fame as Best Expert Witness Provider and Best Litigation Dispute Advisory Services Consulting
  • Launched Trial Link®, a remote trial presentation platform
  • Acquired nationally recognized firm Litigation Insights, increasing IMS’s depth and leadership in jury research, visual communication, and presentation strategy

2020

  • Launches COVID-19 Client Resource Hub and conducts in-depth jury research and industry analysis, publishing extensively on pandemic-related topics relevant to litigators
  • Named by the National Law Review as a “Go-To Thought Leader” for COVID-related coverage
  • Recognized in New York Law Journal’s “Best of 2020” awards for Best Trial Presentation/ Hot Seat Consulting
  • Company name changes to IMS Consulting & Expert Services to reflect new suite of offerings

2019

  • Acquires The Focal Point, a respected California-based trial consulting firm, and expands beyond expert witness services to include end-to-end litigation consulting
  • Grows to more than 150 employees across four offices in the US
  • Recognized by the National Law Review as a “Go-To Thought Leader” for litigation strategy
  • Launches comprehensive, evidence-based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) program company-wide
  • Named national winner in eight categories of Corporate Counsel’s “Best of 2019” reader favorite awards

2018

  • Recognized by the National Law Review as a "Go-To Thought Leader" for the firm's thought leadership work on intellectual property issues
  • Named "Top Company to Work for in Florida" by Florida Trend magazine, ranking 12th among all medium-sized businesses in the state

2017

  • Trinity Hunt Partners, a private equity firm based in Dallas, TX, acquires majority interest in IMS

2012

  • Recognized by The National Law Journal as Best Expert Witness Provider

2011

  • Grows to more than 50 employees

2008

  • Recognized in “Northwest Florida's Top Companies for Working Families” by Northwest Florida Business Climate Magazine

2006

  • Named by Inc. Magazine in the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies

2001

  • ExpertServices is born; first search and placement

1992

  • Intelligent Management Solutions founded in Pensacola, FL, by Mike Wein, Bill Wein, and Ted Gorder

Meet Our Executive Team

Spotlights

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  • Our Story

    IMS pioneered the executive-recruiting approach to connect lawyers with leading experts in every industry. 

    Today, we position clients for success throughout the lifecycle of high-stakes dispute resolution.

  • Our Team

    We offer an integrated team of the industry’s finest litigation professionals. 

    Our employees are empowered to find the right solutions and work together seamlessly in pursuit of client and company success.

  • Pro Bono

    Through the IMS Pro Bono Program, we serve worthwhile initiatives and legal matters.

    Servant leadership is a fundamental aspect of our company culture, and we strive to make a positive impact on our communities.

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