I'm sure that what he said was true. Fortunately, these problems were discovered prior to trial, when corrective measures could be taken. The ability of defense attorneys to anticipate how their case will be received by jurors at trial is crucial to success. There are many techniques available to assist attorneys in the evaluation of their case. Two such techniques have been described here.
Focus groups allow for a general examination of the issues and problems in the lawsuit.
Trial simulations provide a more in-depth examination of the legal issues, evidence, and techniques in a setting analogous to jurors' experiences at trial. He has assisted attorneys since 1975 in the areas of jury research and trial advocacy.