G Christopher Ritter

November 13, 2023 | The Recorder

Jurors are motivated by a combination of "core values," which are the fundamental beliefs and highest personal priorities that motivate us to decide an issue of major consequence, including who prevails at trial, according to IMS Expert Services' Chris Ritter.

By G. Christopher Ritter

9 minute read

October 03, 2023 | The Recorder

"I find the reptile theory simplistic and lacking in its understanding of the nuances motivating human beings (as opposed to snakes) to act," says Chris Ritter of IMS Expert Services.

By G. Christopher Ritter

8 minute read

June 01, 2005 | Law.com

By G. Christopher Ritter

4 minute read

January 21, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

The 10-day trial of the Chandra Levy murder captivated Americans just as much as her disappearance had. The story had all the drama of a best-selling crime novel, after all -- the beautiful and ambitious intern; the love affair with a powerful congressman; her disappearance one spring morning; the discovery -- a year later -- of her remains on a deserted hillside; and then the identification of a suspect -- eight years later -- who had attacked two other female joggers in the same area at the same time Levy disappeared. The case triggered not only a media frenzy, but also heartfelt outpourings of compassion for the bereaved family.

By G. Christopher Ritter

8 minute read

January 04, 2011 | The Recorder

Providing genuine perspective will keep the finders of fact happy and help advance your case, explains G. Christopher Ritter of The Focal Point.

By G. Christopher Ritter

8 minute read

October 12, 2012 | The Recorder

When testimony requires a visual aid, some basic principles will help deliver the message to the jury, explains Chris Ritter of The Focal Point.

By G. Christopher Ritter

8 minute read

November 02, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Tips for using persuasive trial graphics to simplify complex expert testimony.

By G. Christopher Ritter

7 minute read

September 29, 2005 | Law.com

Remember the sound Charlie Brown and his fellow students heard when teachers were talking? "Wah, wah, wah." That may be funny for a cartoon, but if that's what jurors are hearing when expert witnesses are testifying, that's no laughing matter for litigators. Here are six helpful strategies to increase an expert's effectiveness in front of the jury, and to avoid the "wah, wah, wah" effect.

By G. Christopher Ritter

13 minute read

July 24, 2009 | Legaltech News

A lawyer's time at trial is limited and highly valuable; another valuable yet limited commodity during trial is space. Following three rules of time and space should assist trial lawyers in managing these resources more effectively, efficiently and consciously when preparing for trial.

By G. Christopher Ritter

6 minute read

September 12, 2007 | Law.com

Make sure jurors are waking up � not tuning out � when you present hard-to-understand evidence.

By G. Christopher Ritter

8 minute read