practice area
construction
Visualizing Damage. Clarifying Contracts. Persuading Jurors.
Construction litigation often involves a hybrid of technical analysis and legal interpretation, where engineering and contract law intersect. Whether the dispute centers on structural defects, lease violations, or site safety, DRC helps trial teams present complex construction issues in ways that jurors can see, understand, and believe.
Our multidisciplinary team of litigators, psychologists, data scientists, and information designers partners with counsel to simplify technical evidence, clarify contractual obligations, and deliver trial-tested strategies that resonate. We specialize in creating immersive demonstratives that transport jurors to the site and bring the dispute to life.
why work with us?
Our Expertise in Construction Matters
Structural Defects & Site Safety Disputes
DRC supports litigation involving allegations of construction defects, hazardous conditions, and fitness for intended use. We help counsel present engineering and architectural evidence convincingly, and we jury test key arguments through focus groups.
Lease & Contract Interpretation
In cases involving constructive eviction, breach of lease, or ambiguous contract terms, DRC works with trial teams to clarify obligations and visualize the impact of alleged violations. Our demonstratives help jurors connect the language of the contract to the physical realities of the site.
Virtual Site Visits & 3D Reconstructions
DRC creates computer-animated models and digital reconstructions that allow jurors to be “on-site.” These immersive visuals highlight key areas of damage, illustrate construction timelines, and reinforce the client’s narrative.
"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?
experience
Discover our construction 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 Construction Litigation
- 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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