Testimonials

I have retained Tsongas (acquired by IMS in 2023) for the last five years to help me win complicated employment defense trials in multiple states throughout the West Coast. Whether it is assisting my witnesses in telling the truth well and in the most effective and persuasive manner; conducting a mock trial to help me assess the risks of my case and then refine a trial strategy to minimize those risks; or helping me to pick a jury; Tsongas has always provided the best of service and insight. Tsongas trial consultants have helped me with early assessment of my most difficult cases and helped to develop an effective defense narrative at the early stages of the litigation. They have helped to develop key demonstrative exhibits for trial and have conducted highly valuable post-verdict interviews. All of their work is performed on a timely basis and with excellent attention to detail. I have found Tsongas to add tremendous value to my cases. Based on their track record and the superior quality of their work, I do not hesitate to tell my clients that they should make the extra investment so that together, we can get them the best results possible for their cases.

Portia R. Moore Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA

We have worked with Tsongas (acquired by IMS in 2023) consultants for years on large and high profile cases, as well as on jury trials where the exposure and stakes were lower, but the results were still critically important for our clients. We use them to collectively develop case and trial strategy, to enhance our opening and closing statement strategy, to assist us in selecting jurors, and to test our case and themes in mock trials. They make themselves available when they are needed, are quick and responsible to our needs, and always provide quality insight, opinions, and work product. Recently they assisted us in a uniquely challenging legal malpractice defense verdict related to intellectual property. We made use of all these services, and they developed some highly useful graphics for both opening and closing. We recommend them if you have a small case and just need some strategic consulting or if you have a large case where you may want to consider a number of their jury consulting services.

Robert Sulkin & Greg Hollon McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren, Seattle, WA

I have worked with Tsongas Litigation Consulting (acquired by IMS in 2023) on a number of cases over the last decade. Tsongas trial consultants have helped me with graphics, case themes, jury selection and mock trials. I have found their work to be uniformly first rate. They have very good ideas and provide top notch service.

Kelly Corr Corr Cronin Michelson Baumbardner & Preece, Seattle, WA

The members of the Tsongas (acquired by IMS in 2023) team provide an insightful sounding board for trial themes, strategy, and translating complex or mundane facts into easy-to-understand concepts. Early in a case’s preparation, I found that their case strategy exercise provides a fantastic way to organize case themes and deficiencies – on both sides of the case. I also found that Tsongas consultants have real-world experience in IP cases that assists litigators beyond the traditional feedback that a general trial consultant might provide. In a recent trial, Tsongas helped our team prepare for voir dire and streamline our case presentation, and received useful feedback throughout the trial. It is difficult to argue with the results in both cases, which were resolved overwhelmingly in our clients’ favor.

Bobby Ghajar Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Los Angeles, CA

Tsongas jury consultants (acquired by IMS in 2023) played an invaluable role in helping us develop our opening statement and closing argument in a recent trial. Their focus on not only themes and language, but on how the structure and flow of closing argument can influence the process of deliberations were helpful in getting jurors focused on the strengths of our case. Through Tsongas, we’ve learned that it’s not enough to just persuade jurors in opening and closing; it’s important to give them a process and the tools to take control of deliberations in a way that best serves your client’s needs. More importantly, Tsongas provided practical, real-world advice rather than just generic recommendations or abstract theory. I would recommend Tsongas to any attorneys preparing for trial.

Richard B. Jolley Keating, Bucklin & McCormack, inc., Seattle, WA

I’ve been trying cases for more than 35 years and had never used a shadow jury. In the past, I had concerns about both the courtroom logistics and cost of a shadow jury. Now that I’ve completed a trial with the Tsongas (acquired by IMS in 2023) team using a shadow jury, I am a believer. The Tsongas approach is seamless, makes no additional demands on a busy trial team, and provides invaluable insights in an efficient format at the end of each trial day. You actually get an answer to the question, “How are we doing?” from the perspective of a layperson and a good feel for what the jury may be thinking. Ultimately, the feedback we obtain during our trial, and the thoughtful guidance Tsongas provided for our use of that information, played an important role in how we tried our case and allowed us to secure a favorable result.

Peter E. Strand Shook Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, MO