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Leading the field for over three decades, the people at Bonora D'Andrea offer a wealth of experience in civil litigation and criminal defense. Our background in civil cases ranges from highly complex business suits involving billions of dollars to the tort claims of individuals and is equally broad in the criminal area. No case is too big or too small. We tailor our services to fit your needs. We have consulted with some of the country's most successful litigators as well as lawyers trying their first case. We understand the complications large trial teams struggle with in preparing for trial as well as the challenges solo practitioners face with limited budgets and resources. We know how to think about trial strategy and the things that can happen at trial, good and bad. Our services are built around the requirements of effective trial presentation: A simple story Themes that resonate Witnesses who can testify clearly, and with confidence Visual images that people understand and remember Openings and closings that move and persuade people Jurors who will listen, watch and judge with an open mind Jurors make their decisions at trial using their intellect and their hearts. The challenge for the trial lawyer is to shape the case so that jurors can reason their way to a verdict without contradicting their instincts about what is right and just. Our approach is to help lawyers develop trial strategies and case themes that will reach people--all kinds of people--in ways that appeal to their intellectual, emotional and moral concerns. Judges are people too. If you have a bench trial, or are going into arbitration or mediation, persuasive communication is just as important as in a jury trial. Settlement: Most often, cases settle. That all-important decision about whether to settle or not includes an evaluation of the chances of success and the magnitude of the risk. Research with mock jurors provides a fresh perspective on what might really happen at trial and helps you and your clients make these crucial decisions.