AKIN
GUMP (Lester Hewitt, Esq.)
“In
2002, we were representing Lufkin Industries, Inc. in a patent infringement
case, which was transferred to Wichita Falls from Dallas just before
trial. After trying to get a local counsel, and finding out that most
of Wichita Falls firms did work for the Plaintiff, I decided to hire
a jury consultant. Mary Griffitts was the answer. She immediately
engrossed herself in the case in order to validate and where necessary
modify our theme points, and attended the entire trial. She not only
helped with picking the jury, but spent every day helping to prepare
our witnesses so that they would make the best possible presentation
to the jury, and they did. Her consultation with me as the lead trial
lawyer came not only every evening, but during every break. Her assistance
and work with our entire trial team was extraordinary. She’s
the best!”
GARDERE
WYNNE (Curt Frisbie, Esq.)
“You
need Mary on your team, not working against you.”
BROAD
CASSELL (Mark Raymond,
Esq.)
“Mary
Griffitts and her team deliver. It is just that simple. In over 20
years of using experts and consultants on a nearly weekly basis, Mary
is at the head of the class. For example, her insight and input not
only refocused the trial team, she got the client’s full attention.
Her professionalism, intellect, and good nature makes her a pleasure
to work with. Certainly these are factors, but the simple fact remains
that her efforts saved my client millions of dollars, and in the end
that is the touchstone.”
GARDERE
WYNNE (Rob Hoffman,
Esq.)
“Mary,
your insights were amazing.
I’m looking forward
to working with you
on the next big case.”
SLACK
& DAVIS (Michael
Slack, Esq.)
“Mary’s
work on a complex aviation
matter was instrumental
in the development of
our client’s case.
Her analysis was on
the mark and offered
great insight of the
issues.”
LEGAL SERVICES P.C.
(Robert M. Greenberg,
Esq.)
"Invaluable,
wonderful, helpful,
focusing, thoughtful,
precise...what else
can one say about the
services received from
Mary Griffitts and Trial
Consulting Enterprises.
She and her staff were
on target on their comments,
suggestions and ideas.
They never meddled,
they only raised issues
- just what a trial
team needs. Use them
again? I could not be
without them again!"
MIDDLEBERG, RIDDLE &
GIANNA (Dominic J. Gianna,
Esq.)
Re:
Teaching at
Loyola and LSU Law School
programs:
"Your participation
at the NITA program
changed my mind. I restructured
the entire program to
include YOU in it because
I was so impressed (and
your ratings from the
law students were wonderful;
likewise their comments).
I picked you because
a)I like you as a person,
b) I like your approach,
c) I trust you to teach
at a level that would
not insult them, and
d) you are very very
good at what you do!
I also like the "star"
patina you convey and
the charisma you wear
so well."
HERMES
SARGENT BATES (Kristen
B. Blanford, Esq.)
"As
in many cases, the simple
fact that a corporate
executive is sued causes
a great deal of frustration
and outright anger.
Mary and her team worked
closely with the executive
to help him to be calm
and collected for his
deposition testimony.
As the case approached
trial, Mary's assistance
allowed him to communicate
effectively and with
a great deal of persuasion.
Her witness communication
training was excellent."
HINKLE ELKOUR (Ken Lang, Esq.)
Over the past 30 plus years of product liability trial practice, I have worked with several notable trial consultants. Mary Griffitts and Trial Consulting Enterprises now tops that list. She has conducted focus group jury projects for my clients and me and has been right on with focusing our defense theme and identifying favorable and unfavorable juror profiles. She has continued to work with me from opening statement through closing argument and has become my most valued critic in helping me maintain the case theme throughout trial. One of the more valuable and innovative activities that she helped organize and conduct was a pretrial meeting with key experts and significant company witness to assure that all were attuned to the case theme and storyline. Thanks, Mary!! You are the best!
BARON & BUDD (Densye Clancy, Esq.)
"You were able to shape my opening/closings/and cross such that the story was effectively communicated to the jury. I am just in awe at your talent and instinct and so very grateful for your help."
GARDERE WYNNE (Joe Harrison, Esq.)
"To be honest, I was skeptical at first because in the past I have not been overwhelmed by the work of jury consultants. Your approach was vastly different from what I had seen before and therefore the results were demonstrably more useful. You made an instant connection with the jurors and you were able to use that for the balance of the day to ensure a constructive dialog over what I thought would be boring and tedious issues. You found a way to frame the issues in a way that made it understandable for the jurors and useful for the lawyers. I would not hesitate for a moment to use you again or recommend you to other clients and lawyers."
Carmen Mitchell (MITCHELL GOFF)
"Talk about a reality check! Mary’s team provided constructive criticism that allowed us to have greater insight into the pitfalls of our case. Her suggestions gave us a roadmap of what points to change, what evidence to emphasize and most important what kind of juror would be most receptive to our case. Mary’s advice was invaluable and I could not have been more pleased. I will use her again and recommend her to other lawyers without hesitation. “
