Using a single point person increases efficiency, supports team synergy and good morale and saves time (money). The trial specialist is dedicated to the case, always available and keeps the wheels of progress in motion. Team members get the information and support they need to complete their assignments more quickly, they are kept informed about case events and their value is recognized.

Maria Miller’s unique relationship with the lead trial attorney goes beyond trial preparation skills, giving them an extra edge in the courtroom. She streamlines communication, anticipates issues and deals with distractions to allow the litigator to focus more on the trial. Her extensive courtroom experience is an asset in building evidence for conceptual themes, perfecting demonstratives and schooling witnesses.  When the team is unified, the lead trial attorney emerges as more of a leader and reaps the benefits of a well-managed operation that has clear direction. When Maria Miller is involved, litigators have a better handle on the case with less involvement in the details. They spend more time working in areas where they make the largest contributions for the case and client. Trial Specialist Maria Miller is an effective point person who will help you and your team function more efficiently. Maria Miller will work with you to recognize and value the importance of each team member and their contribution.

Attorneys juggling multiple cases appreciate having a point person to contact when they need assistance or information. Trial Specialist Maria Miller communicates the assignments to the support groups for the attorneys, monitors the progress and reviews the work before it is completed. Support projects are timed to be completed so attorneys can work on their assignments during their window of opportunity. Maria Miller helps attorneys get up to speed quickly by providing them with work others have done. A pet peeve of many attorneys is to work hard on a project only to realize that someone else has already done the same thing. Knowledge and organization of work product eliminates duplication of efforts.

Maria Miller works with paralegals to structure their substantive assignments with their areas of expertise and to ensure they have adequate support to assist them. She keeps paralegals and attorneys well informed in all aspects of the case. She encourages attorneys to focus on deadlines earlier, so paralegals are not continuously crunched by the work schedules of others, and so they do not have to contend with the constant pressure of being rushed through their assignments. Something as simple as balancing work flow can result in making the experience of working on a case more positive. Trial Specialist Maria Miller recognizes their value and the importance of their role. She also has a high regard for schedules and individual areas of interest and expertise.

Trial Specialist Maria Miller is a manager of project priorities, assignments, costs and workloads. One point person for the planning, organizing and delegating of resources is key to retaining a high quality work product and minimizing overtime costs. Maria Miller is always available, offering support staff hands-on assistance, problem resolution and information necessary to facilitate the proper and timely completion of projects.

Maria Miller’s extensive trial experience gives her keen insight into human behavior and trial strategies. Maria Miller will see the witness in a different light -- more than their role at trial. She will empathetically clarify issues, enabling them to become less fearful, more relaxed and more focused on their testimony.

Trial Specialist Maria Miller is well connected with a variety of the best professionals in the country including witness schools, mock trials, jury questionnaires, shadow juries, state of the art courtroom presentations and graphic artists. Every law firm is exposed to vendors; however, sometimes there is a need for the exceptional. Maria Miller acts as a liaison, transferring information between the team and vendors.

Managing state of the art technology is an important factor in trial preparation and in the courtroom.  Trial Specialist Maria Miller is an experienced consultant who can evaluate the situation, enhance in-place technology and apply other solutions as needed. Where applicable, Maria likes to use case management systems that give team members access to all case-related documents on their desktops.

Security is a requirement for case management, particularly in trade secret trials. Maria Miller is accustomed to working within a framework that involves secure areas, including biometric devices to open doors to secure areas and access computers, secure servers, monitoring devices, sweeping secure areas, non-duplicating paper and encryption software.

When they are not dealing directly with attorneys, the client experience is elevated by having a single point of reference. The law firm benefits from client perception and appreciation of the firm’s decision to maximize their investment. Maria Miller prepares weekly status reports, budgets and presentations to help the firm keep a step ahead of client requests. Clients benefit from ways that Maria Miller reduces the cost of the litigation.  Here are a few examples:

• Having input from a trial consultant throughout the case

• Paying Maria Miller’s rates rather than a partners for many of the management responsibilities

• Maximizing the efforts of the team

• Balancing work loads and reducing overtime

• Preventing duplication of projects and work efforts

• Determining the least expensive ways to execute projects

• Overseeing and minimizing third party expenses