How a Trial Tech Helps You Succeed at Trial
Technology is crucial for modern trials, and attorneys cannot afford to fumble with technical setups during the trial. Technology can fail unexpectedly, but having a hot seat operator on your bench can mitigate such technical emergencies.
Some evidence that makes it to trial requires experienced technical handling.
On the day of the trial, these technicians configure all the multimedia devices necessary for your presentations. It would help transfer data from an old PC to a powerful model that renders your orders faster.
It would also serve your interests to convert required files into the appropriate format.
Some evidence that makes it to trial requires experienced technical handling. For example, you could have to recode a video if it’s in the wrong codec.
You won’t have to worry about presentation logistics as you prepare open statements. The hot seat operator will:
- Set up audio/video equipment;
- Manage a professional exhibit database;
- Run PowerPoint presentations;
- Present deposition videos with appropriate exhibits;
- Find and run multimedia files on demand.
Trial consultants anticipate all complications that could arise during the trial and make safeguards against hitches like failing apps or databases.
Having pre-trial communications with your hot seat operator can improve your prospects. It would also help to inform the technician of the opposing counsel’s demands.
The legal support operators will improve your impression and the judges and jury. Some of the proactive interventions they make include:
- Finding and opening multimedia files right on demand
- Preparing backup databases
- Prepping with you for the presentation
- Bring backup equipment
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Let’s Make Things Happen
Court trials are intense, and judicial officers expect you to substantiate every claim. Attorneys must be organized and prepared.
The last thing you want is for the jury or arbitrator to be distracted by failing A/V equipment.
