Patrice Truman, Experienced Jury Consultant California
Jury research, preparation, attention to detail, and strategy are keys to a successful trial. Patrice Truman is an experienced jury consultant who provides objective jury research knowledge and assistance in the development of effective trial strategies. Her experience helps counsel better understand jurors, evaluate case presentation, and prepare for the challenges that can arise throughout a trial.
As a lawyer herself, Truman understands the legal complexities involved in both civil and criminal matters. As a trial consulting professional, she assists counsel in presenting credible concepts, analogies, and case themes in ways that support meaningful juror comprehension.
How Can an Experienced Jury Consultant Support Your Trial?
Patrice Truman provides objective insight and jury research knowledge to help counsel prepare their cases and develop effective trial strategies. Her work can support both plaintiff and defense counsel in civil and criminal matters.
Truman is known for her:
▣ Nationwide and California statewide experience
▣ Experience consulting with plaintiff and defense counsel
▣ Experience working on both civil and criminal matters
▣ Focus on jury research, preparation, and trial strategy
Contact Patrice Truman at Truman Jury & Trial Consulting at 510-528-4655 to discuss your case and learn how her experience can support your trial preparation.
The Comprehensive Truman Strategy
To best support you and your case, Patrice Truman conducts an informative range of pre-trial and post-trial research, including:
▣ Focus Groups
▣ Mock Trials
▣ Jury Selection Assistance
▣ Prospective Juror Questionnaire
▣ Witness Assessment & Preparation (Trial)
▣ Witness Assessment & Preparation (Deposition)
▣ Mediation Preparation Research & Participation
▣ Juror Profiles
▣ Case Analysis of Strong/Weak Jury Issues
▣ Demographic Profiles
▣ Theme Development
▣ Critique of Opening Statement/Closing Argument
▣ Draft of Mini Openings
▣ Evaluation & Scoring of Juror Questionnaire Responses
▣ Voir Dire Development & Strategy
▣ Trial Monitoring
Publications
▣ Author, Blog About Jurors, Available on LinkedIn
▣ Author, Past Newsletter, In Jurors’ Own Words
▣ Published Author, Articles in Intellectual Property Today, San Francisco Lawyer, and the Civil Jury Project Newsletter at NYU School of Law
Memberships
▣ American Society of Trial Consultants
▣ State Bar of California (Active Status)
▣ Jury Consultant Advisor to the Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law
▣ Beverly Hills Bar Association
▣ Past President of The Lawyers’ Club of San Francisco
▣ American Inns of Court National Program Awards Committee, 2-year term