Boyd Trial Consulting

We Help Make Your Case
Stronger and More Effective

BTC is a National Trial Consulting Firm

Since 1998, Boyd Trial Consulting has been providing trial consulting services to attorneys throughout the United States including civil and criminal cases, Federal and state courts, on a wide variety of subject matter including medical malpractice, nursing home cases, product liability, automobile crashes, truck crashes, bicycle cases, traumatic brain injury cases, employment law, class actions, insurance bad faith, police brutality and excessive use of force, commercial litigation, intellectual property, sexual abuse (criminal and civil), racial discrimination, wrongful convictions, murder cases, fraud, etc.

We offer a number of services to effectively analyze your case for optimum results including interactive focus groups, mock trials, surveys, witness preparation, theme development, supplemental jury questionnaires, trial coaching throughout the case, and assistance with voir dire before trial and in the courtroom.

I have worked with Boyd Trial Consulting on many cases, ranging from personal injury, insurance bad faith, civil rights, and employment. Jeff’s work with focus groups helped us in many instances not only to fine-tune liability theories, but to test approaches to damages and even allow us to evaluate impact of certain evidence so we could determine whether to move to exclude it or not. In addition, Deborah has observed witness testimony during focus groups and been able to point to areas where a witness might be able to express themselves better. In working with witnesses, she formulates questions before trial with so much compassion and curiosity that witnesses were ultimately able to articulate themselves more comfortably in front of a jury. Our firm has a deep bench of experienced and effective trial attorneys that often workshop our cases. Even with those considerable resources, Jeff and Deborah have shown over and over the value of engaging BTC as they offer a unique set of tools to ensure that we present cases quickly, preserving court and client resources, and effectively.

Elizabeth Hanley
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender
Seattle, WA
President of Washington State Association for Justice (2024-2025)

We found the experience of working with Boyd Trial Consulting to be immensely valuable. First, in preparing for the focus group sessions, BTC really helps you focus on the critical issues in your case. The process of succinctly presenting your best arguments and themes (and those of your opponents, as well) is, by itself, critically important. During every one of our experiences with BTC, we have learned something new, unexpected, and critically important about the case we were presenting. Jeff’s ability to elicit insightful comments from the focus group is truly remarkable. Many times lawyers get too close to our cases to see them through an objective lens. BTC’s work really helps you get back to seeing your own case clearly and, most importantly, to understand what matters most to a jury. One of the best parts of collaborating with BTC is that they help demystify the focus group process and provide incredible expertise at each step of the way. We always value our opportunities to work with BTC and will continue to use them as much as possible.

Marty McLean
Hagens Berman
Seattle, WA

Working with Jeff as our co-counsel and jury consultant was an exceptional experience. He made the entire process smooth and informative, providing clear guidance every step of the way. Jeff’s insights were invaluable in helping us make well-informed trial decisions and strategically select the best jury. His professionalism, deep knowledge of jury behavior, and approachable manner made him a trusted partner throughout the case. I highly recommend Jeff for anyone seeking effective, practical, and easy-to-implement jury consulting services.

Tad Thomas
Thomas Law Offices
Louisville, KY
President of American Association for Justice (2022-23)