Trial Strategies and Verdicts: Lessons from Top Jury Consultant Robert Hirschhorn

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The episode features trial consultant Robert Hirschhorn discussing jury selection and strategies from notable cases.

In this episode of the Great Trials Podcast, hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey are joined by renowned trial and jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from Hirschhorn's journey into the field, insights into high-profile cases, and practical tips for selecting juries in complex trials. Robert shares stories from notable cases, including a landmark verdict in Cox vs. the State of Washington and strategies that led to a $440 million verdict in Grantham vs. Stewart Petroleum Testers. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between liability and damages juries and introduces Verdict Hub, a new AI-driven tool for trial preparation. GUEST BIO: Robert Hirschhorn of Cathy E. Bennett & Associates, Inc., is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in jury and trial consultation. A jury consultant since 1985, Robert has selected juries that have returned tens of billions of dollars in verdicts. Jury verdicts since 2018 include: 1. $2.065 Billion awarded by a Georgia state court jury in a RoundUp case. (2025)2. $109.5 Million for severe burns due to a house explosion. (2025)3. $60 Million Verdict against Mead Johnson in the first…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Lowry, Yvonne Godfrey

Guest: Robert Hirschhorn

Topics covered

• trial strategies
• jury selection
• high-profile cases
• verdict analysis
• jury consulting
• legal insights

Keywords

• jury consultant
• trial preparation
• verdicts
• legal strategies
• high-profile trials
• Cox vs. the State of Washington
• Grantham vs. Stewart Petroleum Testers
• Verdict Hub
• jury selection tips

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Organizations: Cathy E. Bennett & Associates, Inc.

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