antitrust
Clarifying Complexity. Countering Bias. Driving Persuasion.
Antitrust litigation is among the most intellectually demanding and strategically nuanced areas of trial practice. Whether the matter involves price-fixing, monopolization, or market allocation, DRC helps trial teams translate economic theory and regulatory frameworks into persuasive courtroom narratives.
We understand the challenges of explaining the balance between anti-competitive harm and pro-competitive justification. Our multidisciplinary team of litigators, psychologists, data scientists, and information designers partners with counsel to simplify complexity, neutralize juror bias against corporate defendants, and deliver trial-tested strategies that resonate.
why work with us?
Our Expertise in Antitrust Matters
Sherman Act Section 1 & Section 2 Claims
DRC supports litigation involving alleged horizontal and vertical restraints, monopolization, and attempted monopolization. We help counsel present economic evidence in ways that are both accurate and accessible, and we test juror reactions to key arguments through focus groups and community attitudes surveys.
Class Actions & Market Manipulation
In antitrust class actions, DRC conducts multi-day focus groups with demographically representative jurors. We present expert testimony and competing narratives to multiple deliberation panels, generating actionable insights for trial and mediation strategy.
Economic & Expert Testimony Strategy
DRC works with economic experts to ensure their testimony is persuasive and comprehensible. We prepare demonstratives that clarify market definitions, pricing models, and competitive effects, and we teach experts to deliver testimony that connects with jurors.
"DRC is simply the best. From jury selection to focus groups, they are an all-in-one firm that I would not consider going to trial without.”
Jerry Lefcourt, Gerald B. Lefcourt, P.C.
“Truly indispensable jury services. Don't go to trial without consulting them first.”
Michael L. Bloch, Partner, Bloch & White LLP
“DRC’s plus is that they do all of it, and they do it all extraordinarily well. They are out and away the best because they dig in, really understand the case and the law.”
In-house Counsel, DRC Client
“I’ll give DRC a 10, but I would give them an 11 if I could. I have found that the people they hire are great, think outside the box, and are consistently top-of-the-line.”
Business Owner, DRC Client
“Their jury consultants and graphics people are highly knowledgeable.”
In-house Counsel, DRC Client
why drc?
Antitrust trials are won by those who can explain complex legal issues simply. DRC helps trial teams do just that by translating economic theory into human terms, countering juror bias, and presenting a narrative that persuades.
Our team has supported antitrust litigation across industries, from agriculture and pharmaceuticals to tech and telecom. We understand the regulatory landscape, the evidentiary challenges, and the psychology of persuasion in competition cases.
experience
Discover our antitrust experience
Our portfolio features cases that define the cutting edge of litigation, handled in courts across the country, and involving the most pressing legal challenges of their time. See how DRC’s strategic insight has guided clients through matters of extraordinary complexity and significance.
services
Strategic Services for Antitrust
- Community Attitudes Surveys
- Jury Focus Groups
- Judge/Arbitrator Focus Groups
- Demonstrative Aids
- Jury Selection
- Trial Strategy Consulting
- Witness Preparation
- Trial Technology
Community Attitudes Surveys
DRC’s online Community Attitudes Surveys provide a “barometer reading” of how hundreds of potential jurors view the parties, the issues, and the evidence. We use the survey results to create a profile of the best and worst jurors for your case.
Jury Focus Groups
Jury focus groups test case themes, evidence, and witnesses. Conducted within the jurisdiction, clients observe live deliberations and get both qualitative and quantitative feedback. This helps DRC shape trial strategy and is often an effective risk management tool to guide potential settlement.
Judge/Arbitrator Focus Groups
DRC partners with former judges and arbitrators from JAMS/AAA to hear cases and issue written opinions. Judge and arbitrator panelists provide strategic feedback about case strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes, they can provide insight into the judge or arbitrator assigned to the case.
Demonstrative Aids
DRC’s strategists and designers apply innovative design principles and leverage jury research to ensure that your trial graphics reinforce both oral and visual advocacy.
Jury Selection
DRC develops reliable jury profiles to identify negatively biased jurors for de-selection. DRC thoroughly researches and ranks each potential juror, regardless of the jury pool size. We draft voir dire questions, jury questionnaires, and pre-trial motions related to jury selection.
Trial Strategy Consulting
At DRC, we build our trial strategies around cohesive and compelling case narratives. By simplifying complex issues that appeal to both logic and emotion, we ensure that trial presentations resonate with decision-makers, guiding them toward the right outcome.
Witness Preparation
DRC prepares the most important and difficult witnesses to testify at depositions and trials. Our approach familiarizes witnesses with the rules for direct and cross-examination, providing guidance to ensure maximum clarity and credibility.
Trial Technology
DRC provides trial technicians (“hot seat” operators) to ensure that your trial presentation is smooth and seamless. Our consultants have each worked on hundreds of trials and are accustomed to the rigors of ultra-high-profile and high-stakes trials.
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