by Ken Lopez
Founder/CEO
A2L Consulting
Well, yes, of course they can. In fact, we are hired by them with some frequency. Let’s be specific.
Our firm is just about 20 years old, and while our typical client is a medium-sized to mega-sized law firm, we work with a government entity every month of the year. Usually, our work is on behalf of some entity of the federal government, typically the U.S. Department of Justice or some other agency such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
A typical large engagement for A2L Consulting would involve conducting several multi-panel mock trials that would help inform the development of litigation graphics, the jury selection, and the overall trial strategy. It would involve the development of litigation graphics for both sides of the case through the mock trial. It would also involve a full development of our side of the case, including the incorporation of storytelling techniques into the opening statement presentation. It would then involve a trial technician who would develop the database of video depositions and documentary evidence for instantaneous display.
This is not what a government entity hires A2L for.More typically a government engagement, whether local, state or federal, would involve a subset of one of our service areas. Instead of a large multi-panel mock trial, a focus group study or micro-mock is often used. Instead of a deep and protracted engagement with the development of litigation graphics over months, incorporating storytelling and opening statement practice sessions, often our engagements will be limited to either the development of an opening statement, practice sessions, or a consulting engagement to help incorporate storytelling techniques.
After all, some of the cases in which state and local governments are involved are high-priority matters, such as environmental cleanup, zoning, eminent domain, and employment cases, where millions of dollars may be at stake. We know that we can help clients like this, even though they may have a limited budget.
We've written before about how to save money when engaging litigation consultants. Sometimes, this involves asking the right questions. Sometimes, it involves understanding the most cost-effective ways to proceed. Sometimes, it involves communicating your budget to your litigation consulting firm, even if it is only $5,000, and asking what is possible. Something is always possible.
The articles below will help make you an expert in using litigation consultants in a cost-effective manner.
Other articles related to trial presentation services and cost saving tips from A2L include:
- 11 Small Projects You Probably Don't Think Litigation Consultants Do
- 12 Alternative Fee Arrangements We Use and You Could Too
- 10 Types of Value Added by Litigation Graphics Consultants
- 10 Things Litigation Consultants Do That WOW Litigators
- What Does Litigation Animation Cost? (Includes Animation Examples)
- 24 Things to Know About The "New Normal" of The Legal Economy
- 9 ways to save money on trial graphics and trial technology
- 6 Triggers That Prompt a Call to Your Litigation Consultant
- 21 ways to work with litigation consultants on a tight budget
- 12 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Trial Graphics Consultant
- How Long Before Trial Should I Begin Preparing My Trial Graphics?
- 4 Litigation Graphics Tactics When the USA is a Client or a Foe
- Trial Presentation Services: Not Just for Big Defense Teams
- 7 Ways to Prepare Trial Graphics Early & Manage Your Budget
- Saving money on courtroom animation
- Fixed fee pricing for trial technicians and hot seat operators
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