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Molly M. Murphy, MDR
Trial Consultant • Jury Consultant • Mediator

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Experienced Jury Consultant, Trial Strategist and Mediator

Molly M. Murphy, MDR has decades of experience assisting attorneys with trials.
She is also a mediator with hundreds of dispute resolutions.

Los Angeles jury consultant Molly M. Murphy
EXCEPTIONAL TRIAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Molly M. Murphy, MDR has performed litigation consulting on over 900 cases and mediated over 190 cases.

Molly M. Murphy, MDR is a Trial Consultant and a Mediator in Santa Monica, California. Over the last 30 years, Molly has consulted on well over 900 cases throughout the country, including civil, criminal and class action.

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For 30 years, Molly M. Murphy, MDR has helped numerous law firms to pick the right jurors. Consult with us before selecting your next jury.

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Witness preparation, mock trials, focus groups, and litigation consulting are some of the services that we can offer for your next trial.

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Molly M. Murphy, MDR has mediated over 190 cases that have involved personal injury, medical malpractice, contract disputes, employment and wrongful termination, wrongful death and family disputes.

Build a Clearer, More Compelling Case

Effective trial preparation involves more than organizing evidence. Attorneys must also consider how jurors may interpret the facts, evaluate witnesses, and understand competing versions of events. Molly works with trial teams to connect the evidence to a clear, consistent case narrative.

Develop Your Case Themes

Identify the central issues and develop themes that give jurors a framework for understanding the evidence. Carry those themes through jury selection, opening statements, witness testimony, and closing arguments.

Explore Juror Perspectives

Focus groups and mock trials give attorneys an opportunity to examine how participants respond to case facts, arguments, and witnesses. Their feedback can reveal confusing evidence, potential weaknesses, and questions that deserve attention before trial.

Prepare Witnesses to Communicate Clearly

Help lay and expert witnesses understand the trial process and communicate their testimony clearly. Preparation focuses on careful listening, accurate answers, and explaining complex information in language jurors can understand.

Strengthen Courtroom Presentations

Develop opening statements, closing arguments, and visual presentations that organize the evidence and make the case easier to follow. A consistent narrative helps jurors understand how individual facts connect to the broader issues.

Molly M. Murphy has consulted on cases involving:

  • asbestos
  • breach of contract
  • civil rights
  • defamation
  • employment
  • falsifying records
  • insurance bad faith
  • legal malpractice
  • medical malpractice
  • pharmaceutical
  • police misconduct
  • premise liability
  • product liability
  • real estate
  • security fraud
  • severe personal injury
  • sexual harassment
  • transportation
  • traumatic brain injury
  • wrongful death
  • murder
  • attempted murder
  • rape and gang related crimes
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CONNECTING THE JURY TO YOUR CASE

4 Corners of Your Case

There are four main points that you want the jury to understand and connect with your case. You should be able to tell your story with these main points:

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Here’s why Molly M. Murphy is the best trial consultant for your case:

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Expert Case Framing

Master Story Telling

When Should You Bring in a Trial Consultant?

Trial consulting can begin well before jury selection. Early involvement allows attorneys to explore case themes, identify questions for discovery, and evaluate how potential jurors may respond to the evidence.

As trial approaches, the focus may shift to witness preparation, juror questionnaires, voir dire, and opening statements. During trial, consulting can support assessments of juror reactions and preparation for closing arguments.

Whether you are developing your case or preparing for an approaching trial date, contact Molly to discuss your needs, timeline, and the services appropriate for your matter.

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