Mock Trial & Jury Consulting Services

Lewis Wagner & Trimble offers sophisticated mock trial and jury consulting services to help clients and trial teams gain a decisive edge in litigation. Led by experienced trial attorneys and jury consultants Dina M. Cox and Janelle P. Kilies, our team delivers actionable insights that shape case strategy, enhance trial presentation, and drive successful outcomes.

A Distinctive, Full-Service Mock Trial Experience

What sets Lewis Wagner & Trimble apart is our hands-on, end-to-end approach. Unlike many consultants, our legal team not only synthesizes your case information, but we also prepare and, if desired, present one or all sides of the mock trial or focus group exercise. This means that our seasoned trial attorneys can step in to advocate for the plaintiff, defendant, or any party involved, delivering realistic, high-level presentations that mirror what a jury will see at trial. This unique service relieves your trial team of the burden of preparing both sides, ensures an objective and rigorous process, and provides you with the benefit of our extensive trial and jury consulting experience throughout every stage of the mock trial.

• Nationally Recognized Trial Experience: Our consultants bring decades of experience as lead counsel in high-stakes, multi-million-dollar litigation, including mass torts, class actions, products liability, employment law, and professional negligence. Their courtroom expertise translates directly into practical, results-driven consulting for your case.
• Custom-Tailored Mock Trial Programs: We design, plan, and execute mock trials and focus groups that are individually tailored to the unique needs and goals of each matter. Whether you seek to test case themes, refine witness presentations, or gauge potential jury reactions, our process is built for maximum impact.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Our team synthesizes feedback and data from mock jurors to provide clear, actionable recommendations. We help you identify strengths and weaknesses, anticipate juror questions, and adjust your approach for optimal results.

Meet Our Jury Consultants

Dina M. Cox | Partner & Jury Trial Consultant
Dina is a legal strategist and trial attorney with significant jury trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts nationwide. She has served as lead counsel in complex litigation and is known for her thorough and aggressive defense of clients, ranging from solo practitioners to Fortune 500 companies. Dina leverages her extensive trial background to provide jury consulting services, including focus groups and multi-day mock trials, offering deep insights that inform case strategy and presentation.

Janelle P. Kilies | Partner & Jury Trial Consultant
Janelle’s practice spans employment law, mass torts, and consumer class actions. She has spearheaded the design and presentation of more than 20 mock trials and focus groups in complex and catastrophic injury cases. Janelle’s innovative approach ensures each mock trial is tailored to client goals—whether testing themes, training witnesses, or evaluating case value. Her digestible reports provide valuable insight into juror perceptions, supporting better trial outcomes and settlement decisions.

Our Services

• Mock Trials: Realistic simulations of trial proceedings, allowing attorneys and clients to test arguments, evidence, and witnesses before a jury panel.
• Focus Groups: Targeted exercises to evaluate specific aspects of a case, such as liability, damages, or witness credibility.
• Jury Selection Consulting: Assistance with voir dire strategy, juror profiling, and selection to help seat the most favorable jury.
• Theme & Theory Testing: In-depth analysis of case themes, narratives, and presentation strategies to refine messaging for maximum jury impact.
• Witness Preparation: Training for key witnesses, including corporate representatives and experts, to enhance clarity and credibility.
• Reporting & Analysis: Comprehensive reports summarizing juror feedback and providing strategic recommendations for trial or settlement.

Proven Results

Our consultants have supported trial teams in a wide range of cases, from commercial disputes and insurance coverage to employment discrimination and catastrophic injury. Mock trial feedback has led to increased settlement authority, more reasonable resolutions, and improved trial presentations that address case weaknesses before the real jury ever hears them.

Ready to Strengthen Your Case?

Contact our jury consulting team to learn how Lewis Wagner & Trimble can help you gain critical insights and maximize your chances of success in the courtroom.

Dina M. Cox
dcox@lewiswagner.com | 317.453.8676

Janelle P. Kilies
jkilies@lewiswagner.com | 317.453.8686

Lewis Wagner & Trimble
1411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 102
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201