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Sunsets

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 1, 2019

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Uncategorized, Work-Life

I was born, and grew up in, Fort Myers, Florida, located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Watching the sun set over the Caloosahatchee or the Gulf of Mexico was a huge part of my existence as a child. I have had the fortunate experience of watching sunsets in all 50 states in […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 1, 2019

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Uncategorized, Work-Life

I love the colors of sunsets. And I love that you don’t have to get up before sunrise to experience a sunset – I’m not that much of an early bird! Some of the first photos I ever took were of sunsets as viewed across the St. Johns River, a few minutes walk from my […]

Better Safe than Sorry

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 16, 2018

Category: Business Travel, Getting the Job Done, Jury Behavior, Jury Deliberations, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Litigation Tips, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Trial Consultants, Uncategorized

A client of ours recently told me his motto was better safe than sorry. This was in the context of setting a meeting and allowing adequate time for Miami traffic – which can be a real challenge. But, his motto is something I’ve often thought about and attempted to use, tactfully, with potential clients who […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 16, 2018

I am a firm believer in the motto, “better safe than sorry.” I am a careful, conscientious person who checks, then re-checks, then re-checks my work, in an attempt to prevent errors. Many of Magnus’ potential clients, however, prefer to “fly by the seat of their pants” then hope for the best outcome, sometimes having […]

I like my cat better than you

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On January 16, 2018

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Trial Consultants, Uncategorized, Work-Life

I like my cat better than you. There, I said it! Regardless of who “you” are, in all likelihood, I will say, in all truthfulness, that I prefer my cat to almost anyone, including “you.” The first time David became painfully aware that I am not joking when I say this was soon after we […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On January 16, 2018

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Trial Consultants, Uncategorized, Work-Life

Melissa is a cat lady, probably not as crazy as some, but a cat lady nonetheless. I did pass the Ziggy test. And, he was fun – entertaining. I knew him for a little more than ½ of his life and have many fond memories. Prior to meeting, and living with him, I was not […]

Don’t beat around the bush

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On December 27, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

I approach life, and dealing with people, in a direct manner. Some people, in fact, might describe me as terse or abrupt. I do not intend to be rude when interacting with others; I am just fond of getting to the point, as quickly as possible and by using as few words to do so […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On December 27, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

It is interesting to observe communications styles. Melissa describes hers well, and perhaps because of her, I have learned to become more direct in the past 30 years since we met. But, it is also my experience as a photographer that trained me to be direct, to ensure that my human photographic subjects are portrayed, […]

Crazy Mock Juror Story #4: In the Keys, wear shoes if you please

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On December 13, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

My work as a trial consultant has taken me to many places. When people ask me where I have worked, I always say, “I’ve worked almost everywhere from Alaska to the Virgin Islands.” When it comes to traveling for work, I’ve been there and done that. This being said, my home state of Florida has […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On December 13, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

I missed this one when it happened, and it wasn’t because I was in Key West at the beach! But, it is apropos of the Keys to have barefoot mock jurors. I don’t know if it is still the case, but lawyers regularly handled matters in court in Key West in short sleeves and with […]

Reality check – Defendant

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 20, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

I previously wrote about how mock jury, mock mediation, or mock arbitration research provides a “reality check” to plaintiffs. It does the same thing for defendants, whether they are the actual party, the company, or the insurance company/adjuster. Many years ago, a defense lawyer told me, “I think the case is worth $X, the client […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 20, 2016

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When someone is a defendant in a lawsuit, there is often the tendency to take things personally, particularly when one is being accused of negligence, professional malpractice, fraud, conspiracy, etc. Just as plaintiffs often over value their cases, defendants often under value their cases, believing the plaintiff is exaggerating an injury, has a baseless claim […]

Reality check – Plaintiff

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 13, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

A not so secret secret is that plaintiffs in civil litigation often overestimate the value of their case. We have heard, many times, from our attorney clients that their clients often expect them to be able to resolve their case for many times more than what it is “worth.” Sometimes these expectations are based on […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 13, 2016

Category: Uncategorized

All of the cases in which I have been involved as a trial consultant are important cases involving serious matters. There has never, ever been an attorney who contacted me for assistance in a simple matter, a frivolous lawsuit, or a small claims court case. All of the personal injury cases I have worked on […]

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Sunsets

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

Better Safe than Sorry

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

I like my cat better than you

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

Don’t beat around the bush

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Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

Crazy Mock Juror Story #4: In the Keys, wear shoes if you please

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Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

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Reality check – Defendant

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

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Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Reality check – Plaintiff

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