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Elevating
 
Litigation

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Class Action Case - Chicago, IL

Our firm had only ever performed in-house witness training until...enter an expert witness who argued with every question we asked. We invested time & almost a million dollars into this expert. We were desperately trying to make their testimony work. We made a call to S4 asking for assistance. We opted for remote and in-person training sessions. The conclusion, we have hired this expert three (3) more times now, opposing counsel hired the witness for a separate trial, & S4 is on their 6th case with us this year.

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Criminal Law Firm, Houston, TX

Our criminal law firm has S4 on speed dial. We can try to tell our clients something a million different times and they look at us like we don't know what we are talking about. For example, "do NOT take the stand!" They never listen. We place them in a witness training session with S4, and they emerge as new people after the reality of  that cross-examination hits them. They start truly looking to us for answers instead of trying to dictate their entire investigation and trial. S4 does the heavy lifting & our clients finally let us do our job. 

Intellectual Property Firm, San Diego, CA

Most of our witnesses come from various cultures, and English is often their second language. Almost all the S4 Consultants have practiced in healthcare & have had cross-cultural training and experiences. They are better with cultural nuances than most in our firm. They have held witness training sessions in the middle of the night just to meet our international clients' unique time zones. Honestly, I do not know how we would survive without them.

S4 Trial Consulting

Services
 

  • Remote or In-Person Services

  • **Case Evaluation**

  • Case Strategy & Themes

  • Jury Selection

  • Focus Groups

  • Mock Trials

  • Witness Training

  • Trial Monitoring

  • Expert Witnesses

  • Case Analytics & Data

  • Empirical Juror Profile

  • Demonstratives & Graphics

  • **Shadow Jury**

  • Mediation 

{S4 Travels Nationwide or Anywhere Your Case May Take You}

*** Hidden Litigation Advantage. Perfected By S4. ***

Case Evaluation
"The Right Move Whether You are at the Starting Line -- or Deep Into Litigation"

Case Value isn't always what it appears.

Damages may be stronger--or weaker than assumed.

Liability may be stronger--or weaker than assumed.

Case Assessment​

Our signature service. Giving firms a decisive edge: a data‑driven evaluation of case value and potential. Using expert case review, district‑specific surveys, remote or in‑person focus groups, and/or full mock trials, we measure the true viability of a claim before major costs accumulate. Every engagement concludes with a clear, actionable analytic report designed to guide smart decision‑making.​​​

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Expert Review for Any Case Type

Our consultants bring deep healthcare expertise and a scientific approach to evaluating injuries, care, negligence, and causation—while applying the same disciplined analysis to any type of case. We identify whether the facts support a favorable outcome and test themes through focused, streamlined presentations when needed.​​​

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A Smart Investment in Your Team

For firms developing rising associates, S4 offers a cost‑effective way to accelerate growth. Presenting to a live or remote focus group builds confidence, sharpens communication, and delivers real‑world experience—strengthening both performance and retention.  

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Expert Witnesses

Our expert witness network spans multiple disciplines, providing precise, credible, and field‑specific insight.

Healthcare & Medical Expertise: 

Healthcare & Medical Practicing clinicians, doctors, nurses, & medical administrators deliver clear, authoritative insight in personal injury claims, standards of care, pediatric psychology, clinical decisions, & medical causation.

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Contracts & Commercial Law:

Experts in business operations and contract interpretation translate complex agreements into practical, courtroom‑ready analysis.

Jury Selection

 

The jury you seat shapes the lens through which your case is viewed. Our approach helps trial teams move beyond instinct and into strategic selection—ensuring that every juror seated has been thoughtfully evaluated for risk, resonance, and reliability.

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Focus Groups

 

"Jurors are human — focus groups mirror this emotional processing"

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Focus Groups

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  • Early case testing to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots

  • Juror‑driven insights into credibility, liability, damages, and narrative clarity

  • Theme and message development based on real‑world reactions

  • Identification of risk points, including confusing evidence or problematic witnesses

  • Guidance for voir dire, opening statements, and trial strategy

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Mock

Trials

“Mock trials reveal how real people interpret your evidence, your witnesses, and your themes—long before the verdict is on the line.”

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Mock Trials

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What Mock Trials Deliver

  • Realistic case testing that mirrors the courtroom experience

  • Juror feedback on liability, damages, and witness credibility

  • Insight into narrative strength, theme clarity, and evidentiary impact

  • Identification of vulnerabilities before trial begins

  • Guidance for voir dire, openings, closings, and trial strategy

Witness Training 

Because even truthful testimony can lose impact if delivered poorly.
 
Witness training transforms testimony from risky and unpredictable into clear, credible, and courtroom-ready.
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Meet the Experts Behind S4

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Witness Training

 

​Methods:​

  1. Practice Sessions (In-Person & Remote)
  2. Mock Trial Pratice Opportunities        
  3. Feedback from 3rd Parties

Witness availability can be unpredictable, particularly when participants are spread across multiple time zones and countries. Our team collaborates closely to ensure scheduling is smooth and flexible, offering a wide range of time slots to accommodate diverse needs.​​

Trial Monitoring & Analytics
 

 

In-Court Intelligence 
Trial monitoring means having a trained consultant observe courtroom proceedings in real time to track how the case is landing with jurors, identify shifts in juror engagement, whether a witnesses met testimony goals, and flag issues that may affect trial strategy. 

  • Real‑time observation of juror reactions, body language, & engagement

  • Tracking of attorney performance, witness clarity, & theme resonance

  • Identification of problems early, allowing the trial team to adjust strategy

  • Documentation of trial flow, objections, rulings, & narrative impact

  • Objective, third‑party insight unclouded by advocacy bias

  • Debriefs given throughout the trial day & evenings (verbal or written)

📊 Case Analytics 

Case analytics refers to the structured analysis of case data—juror profiles, themes, damages patterns, venue tendencies, & behavioral indicators—to strengthen litigation strategy.

  • Theme testing using focus groups &/or mock trials *** highest performance method ***

  • Juror‑profile modeling & bias pattern identification

  • Venue‑specific tendencies (plaintiff/defense lean, damages history)

  • Data‑driven predictions about juror decision‑making

  • Issue mapping to identify vulnerabilities & strengths

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We invite you to explore a few of the professionals who power our work and elevate every case we touch.

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Brook Werlinger Scarpinato RN, BSN, LLM, JD

Senior Consultant, Expert Witness, Mediator

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mary Hardin-Baylor

  • LLM (Financial Management) from Texas A&M School of Law

  • Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School

Background

  • Practicing RN for Twenty (20) Years

  • Hundreds of Focus Groups, Mock Trials, Jury Selections, & Witness Trainings

  • Expert Witness/Expert Reports 

  • Case Evaluation

  • Litigation Strategy

  • Shadow Juries

  • Case Analytics

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • Global & National Travel & Support

  • Flexible Availability for Lengthy Litigation 

Case Experience Types

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Complex Litigation

  • Class Action 

  • Intellectual Property

  • Contract

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Estate 

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

  •  Business

  • Criminal 

  • Tobacco & Other Harmful Substances 

  • Environmental, Wind, & Oil  

  • Aviation

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Rion Gurnell JD

Senior Consultant, Professional Athlete Negotiator

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

  • Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School

Background

  • Production of Legal Contracts

  • Sports Agent for Numerous NFL Athletes

  • Focus Groups, Mock Trials, Jury Selections, & Witness Trainings

  • Case Evaluation

  • Litigation Strategy

  • Case Analytics

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • Global & National Travel & Support

  • Flexible Availability for Lengthy Litigation 

Case Experience Types

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Complex Litigation

  • Class Action 

  • Intellectual Property

  • Contract

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

  •  Business

  • Criminal  

Lauren Koehn BS, MPT

Junior Consultant, Expert Witness

Education

  • Bachelor of Science from Centenary College of Louisiana

  • Master of Physical Therapy from University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

  • Internship at Oklahoma Autism Network

  • Internship with Texas A&M Physicians Sports Medicine

Background

  • Practicing Physical Therapist for Over Twenty (20) Years

  • Expert Witness/Expert Reports

  • Physical Therapy Evaluation for Life Care Plans 

  • Workers Compensation Evaluations

  • Orthopedic & Spinal Care

  • Community Reintegration Therapy Evaluations

  • Skilled Maintenance Therapy Evaluations

  • Pediatric, Adolescent, & Adult Therapy

  • Focus Groups

  • Shadow Juries 

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • Global & National Travel & Support

  • Flexible Availability

Types of Case Experience

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Workers Comp 

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

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Brittany Phillips RN, ADN, BSN

Junior Consultant, Expert Witness, Paralegal

Education

  • Associates Degree in Nursing from Blinn College

  • Bachelor in the Science of Nursing from Texas A&M

Background

  • Practicing RN for Over Twenty (20) Years

  • Focus Groups, Mock Trials, & Witness Trainings

  • Expert Witness/Export Reports

  • Case Evaluation

  • Shadow Juries

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • Global & National Travel & Support

  • Flexible Availability for Lengthy Litigation 

Types of Case Experience

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

  • Criminal

  • Tobacco & Other Harmful Substances 

Brannon George BS, MD

Junior Consultant, Expert Witness

Education

  • Bachelor of Science from Baylor University

  • Medical Degree from University of Texas-Houston

  • Internship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center 

Background

  • Practicing MD for Over Twenty (20) Years

  • Internal Medicine

  • Infectious Disease

  • Family Medicine

  • Intensive Care Unit

  • Witness Trainings

  • Expert Witness/Export Reports

  • Case Evaluation

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • National Travel & Support

  • Availability Limited-Advanced Notice Required 

Types of Case Experience

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

  • Tobacco & Other Harmful Substances 

Melissa Poling, ADN

Junior Consultant, Expert Witness

Education

  • Associates Degree in Nursing from Blinn College

Background

  • Practicing RN for Over Twenty (20) Years

  • Labor & Delivery Unit

  • Medical/Surgical Unit

  • Orthopedic & Spine Care

  • Care Plans for Life Plans

  • Patient Case Management

  • Focus Groups, Mock Trials, & Witness Trainings

  • Expert Witness/Expert Reports 

  • Case Evaluation

  • Shadow Juries

Availability

  • In-Person & Remote

  • Global & National Travel & Support

  •  Flexible Availability Typically with Six (6) Weeks Notice 

Types of Case Experience

  • State & Federal Cases

  • Family

  • Healthcare

  • Wrongful Death

  • Personal Injury

  • Torts

  • Criminal 

  • Tobacco & Other Harmful Substances 

Accessible & Principled Services

No firm is more transparent than S4. We tailor our services to every budget and proudly offer pro bono support where justice demands it.

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What Shapes Our Pricing Structure?

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Shadow Juries
(Our Ultimate Service)

How Do We Keep Costs Clear & Fair?

Our pricing reflects the scope and logistics of each engagement — including participant count, audiovisual setup, food and beverage service, and venue arrangements.

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Venue pricing reflects client preference — some matters call for higher‑end spaces, while others are perfectly suited to more cost‑effective locations. We tailor recommendations to the needs and expectations of each case.

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  • Transparent, Itemized Pricing. Clear outlining of estimate components.

  • Scalable Services Based on Scope & Size. From participant count to venue expectations. 

  • Market‑Aligned Rates. Competitive industry pricing while delivering high‑quality insights.

  • Flexible Venue and Logistics Options. Venue and logistics options at different price points.

  •  No Hidden Fees. All anticipated costs — including AV, catering, and participant compensation — are disclosed upfront avoiding surprises.

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Shadow Jury Price Range:

$40,000-$100,000+

(Pricing Heavily Weighed by Trial Length & Shadow Jury Size)

 

Suggested for Cases:

  • ANY CASE EXCEEDING $1,000,000 IN DAMAGES

  • ANY HIGH EXPOSURE CASES

  • HIGH RISK LITIGATION 

  • CLASS ACTION

  • PRECEDENT ESTABLISHING CASES

  • Cases Where the Answers to the Test are Needed, but Not the Grade

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Accessible & Principled Services (Continued)

To keep our services accessible and fair, we match or beat competitor pricing of comparable services when possible. Other firms often add fees after the project concludes — we do not. 

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Focus Groups

Focus Group Price Range

$10,000-$25,000+

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Suggested for Cases:

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  • Any Type of Litigation

  • Damages Encompassing $100,000+ 

  • High Exposure Risks Cases

  • Personal Injury Cases

  • Criminal Cases

  • Family Cases

  • Client  Formation of Realistic Expectations for the Case

  • Other Special Litigation

 

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Mock Trials

Other Services

Mock Trial Price Range

$30,000-$60,000+ 

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Suggested for Cases:

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  • Any Type of Litigation

  • Damages $500,000+

  • High Exposure Cases

  • Personal Injury Cases

  • Criminal Cases

  • Family Cases

  • Client  Formation of Realistic Expectations for the Case

  • Other Special Litigation

Services Price Range

$100-$600 per Hour

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Suggested for All Cases. 

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  • Case Review Services ($100-$300/Hour)

  • Expert Witness Services ($100-$400/Hour)

  • Witness Training Services ($300-$400+/Hour)

  • Trial Monitoring & Analytics ($300-$600/Hour)

  • Case Theme Creation & Management ($100-$300+/Hour)

  • Mediation Services ($300+/Hour)

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