When a case goes to trial, every decision carries weight. The jurors who are seated, the way witnesses tell their stories, the clarity of the evidence presented, and the strategy guiding it all can determine whether justice is served or a winnable case slips away. Attorneys who understand this reality know that preparing for trial is not just a legal exercise. It is a discipline that demands psychology, strategy, and the kind of instinct that only comes from experience.
That is where The Trial Concierge comes in. Based in Jacksonville, FL, The Trial Concierge is led by Beverly “Splash” Abbott, a former trauma nurse and hospital administrator with an RN, MBA, and LNCC to her name. Beverly is the only trial consultant in the country who combines that medical background with a contingency-based partnership model. She has helped attorneys secure over half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements, including a 31.9 million verdict against Cleveland Clinic, a $56.7 million verdict against Ford and a $42 million verdict for sexual abuse that became the largest in Spokane history. Working with Beverly is not simply hiring a consultant. It is entering a partnership where she wins when you win.
What Jury and Trial Consulting Actually Covers
Many attorneys associate trial consulting primarily with jury selection, but the scope of what a skilled trial consultant does is far more comprehensive. According to the American Society of Trial Consultants, member consultants provide services ranging from case narrative and theme development to mock trial research, voir dire strategy, witness preparation, trial graphics, and post-trial juror interviews. The best consultants are embedded in the strategy from start to finish.
Jury Selection and Voir Dire
The jury selection and questionnaire process is one of the most consequential phases of any trial. Beverly works directly with attorneys to develop voir dire strategy that identifies jurors who may have biases that could harm the case. Juror questionnaires are administered in the courtroom, and The Trial Concierge brings all necessary equipment so the process is seamless for the judge’s staff and the courtroom. The result is a structured, data-informed approach to seating a jury that gives your case the best possible foundation.
Mock Jury and Focus Group Research
Focus group and mock jury support allows trial teams to test case themes, arguments, and narratives before stepping into a real courtroom. This kind of pretrial research surfaces the issues that matter most to everyday people and often reveals blind spots that attorneys, who are too close to the case, would otherwise miss. Beverly uses this research to shape strategy in a way that resonates with actual jurors, not just legal professionals.
Witness and Expert Preparation
Beverly has built a national reputation as one of the foremost leaders in witness and expert preparation. She is regularly flown across the country to assist with this critical step in the trial process. A witness who is unprepared, nervous, or unclear can unravel weeks of case-building. Beverly brings a unique combination of medical expertise and courtroom experience to every preparation session, helping witnesses communicate credibly and confidently without sounding rehearsed.
Why Jacksonville Attorneys Choose The Trial Concierge
Most trial consultants are involved in the early phases of trial preparation and then step away before the verdict. Beverly does not. She stays in the courtroom from the start of jury selection through the final verdict, which gives attorneys real-time insight and the ability to adjust strategy as the trial unfolds. That level of presence and commitment is rare in the industry and makes a measurable difference in complex, high-stakes litigation.
Her background as a former trauma nurse and hospital administrator also sets her apart in cases involving medical issues, where understanding clinical details and translating them for jurors requires more than legal knowledge. Beverly brings a fee schedule designed to meet a range of case needs, and her selective approach to taking on clients means that when she accepts a case, she is fully invested in the outcome.
The following services are available to Jacksonville-area attorneys working on cases that demand an elite level of trial support:
- Jury selection and voir dire coaching: strategic development of juror questionnaires and in-court guidance during the selection process
- Mock jury and focus group facilitation: pretrial research designed to test case themes and identify juror concerns
- Witness and expert preparation: individualized coaching to help witnesses deliver clear, credible testimony
- Trial graphics and courtroom presentations: litigation graphics and visual evidence designed to make complex information accessible to jurors
- 24/7 trial support: Beverly remains present and available throughout the entire trial for real-time strategic guidance
These services can be engaged individually or as a comprehensive trial support package, depending on what the case demands.
Work With The Trial Concierge in Jacksonville, FL
Beverly Abbott has spent her career doing one thing better than almost anyone else in the country: helping attorneys win. With over half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements behind her, a medical degree that sharpens her insight on complex cases, and a commitment to staying in the courtroom from voir dire through verdict, she brings a level of dedication that goes far beyond what most consulting firms offer. Her contingency-based model reflects her confidence in the work and her belief that a true partnership means sharing in the outcome.
If you are preparing for a high-stakes trial in Jacksonville or anywhere in Florida and want a consultant who will be with you every step of the way, contact The Trial Concierge to find out if your case is the right fit.