Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Litigation Consulting & Witness Training Services in Irving, TX
Courtroom Sciences partners with attorneys, corporate legal teams, and insurance claims managers throughout the entire litigation lifecyclefrom crisis response or lawsuit filing through discovery, deposition training, settlement strategy, trial preparation, and jury selection. Our team of psychology experts specializes in modifying human behavior through neurocognitive witness training and conducting scientifically valid jury research to inform strategic decisions. With over four decades of experience, we deliver tailored solutions that address the psychological aspects of civil litigation, focusing on witness performance and juror decision-making.Our process emphasizes empirical research, reliable data collection, and human behavior prediction to maximize confidence in litigation outcomes. Clients consistently recognize our team for its dedication to actionable results, customized services, and collaborative approach that makes the litigation process efficient and effective.
Services
Witness Training
Jury Research
Crisis Planning
Litigation Support
Neurocognitive Training
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in psychology-based litigation consulting.
- Our team holds advanced degrees in psychology and behavioral science.
- We implement patented neurocognitive training for witness performance optimization.
- We guarantee scientifically valid jury research methodologies and analysis.
- Our collaborative approach tailors solutions to each case's unique requirements.
Services
Witness Training
Our psychology experts train witnesses to control emotions, avoid opposing counsel tactics, and deliver confident testimony. Using neurocognitive techniques, we address cognitive processing errors and emotional survival responses that cause 95% of testimony failures. Services include customized training for fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and high-stress individuals across civil litigation cases.
Jury Research
We conduct scientifically valid focus groups and mock trials to assess liability, fault apportionment, and damages. Our data-driven approach provides predictive insights for settlement decisions and trial strategies. Services include early case assessment, trial readiness support, and development of juror profiles to optimize jury selection and case themes.
Crisis Planning
Our crisis management experts develop preparedness plans and communication strategies to protect reputations during crises. Services include risk assessment, scenario planning, spokesperson training, and 24/7 communications management. We help organizations mitigate litigation risks and maintain control over public narratives during high-pressure situations.
Litigation Support
We provide records retrieval, deposition scheduling, and court reporting services to free legal teams for core activities. Our experienced staff ensures accurate medical record collection, certified court reporters, and seamless scheduling for virtual or in-person legal proceedings across the United States.
Neurocognitive Training
This specialized training rewires witnesses' cognitive patterns to prevent emotional breakdowns during testimony. Using neuroscience principles, we address fight/flight/freeze responses that compromise testimony reliability. Services include personalized sessions for healthcare professionals, corporate representatives, and witnesses facing aggressive cross-examination scenarios.
People
Dr. Kenneth Broda-Bahm
Senior Litigation Consultant
Dr. Broda-Bahm specializes in witness training and jury research, applying psychological principles to improve litigation outcomes. With a PhD in communication, he has directed hundreds of mock trials and focus groups to inform trial strategies for complex cases.
Dr. Tonya L. Herrmann
Senior Vice President
Dr. Herrmann leads CSI's crisis communication and reputation management services. Her expertise in organizational psychology helps clients develop proactive crisis plans and navigate high-stakes litigation scenarios with strategic communication frameworks.
Dr. John P. Campbell
Director of Research
Dr. Campbell oversees scientific data collection and analysis for jury research projects. With a background in experimental psychology, he ensures methodological rigor in focus group design and mock trial simulations to produce reliable litigation insights.
Dr. Melissa Lamson
Senior Consultant
Dr. Lamson specializes in cross-cultural communication and witness preparation for international cases. Her background in social psychology informs training programs that address cultural nuances in testimony delivery and juror interpretation.
Dr. David S. Ricketts
Managing Director
Dr. Ricketts directs CSI's litigation support services, overseeing records retrieval and deposition scheduling operations. His expertise in process optimization ensures efficient case management solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments.
Questions
What litigation consulting services does Courtroom Sciences offer?
We provide witness training, jury research, crisis planning, and litigation support services using psychology-based methodologies to improve litigation outcomes.
How does your witness training program work?
Our neurocognitive training addresses emotional survival responses and cognitive processing errors through personalized sessions that rewire witnesses' brain patterns for confident testimony.
What makes your jury research different from competitors?
We use scientifically valid data collection methods and psychological principles to produce reliable predictions about juror behavior and case outcomes.
Do you work with international legal teams?
Yes, our consultants provide services globally, including cross-cultural witness training and multilingual jury research support for international litigation cases.
Can you help with crisis communication planning?
Our crisis planning services include risk assessment, spokesperson training, and communication strategy development to protect reputations during litigation crises.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across all civil litigation sectors, with specialized programs for healthcare, transportation, corporate litigation, and insurance claims management.
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Cheryl
Dec 12, 2017
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Great company to work for. Contracted to do 2 jobs so far, fast payment and looking forward to more. Overall, my experience with Courtroom sciences was very positive. 5 Stars all the way! Thanks Shannon & Julie!
