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Jury Selection (cont'd)
Purpose.
Tsongas practices a form of what has come to be known as Scientific Jury Selection. Our jury selection services assist with the process of identifying and eliminating negative juror bias on a jury panel. Several approaches are used to assist counsel in making effective use of cause and peremptory challenges, to secure improved jury selection conditions if necessary, and to conduct targeted questioning of a jury panel.

Timing.
Work schedules are set to meet court deadlines and to prepare work products as they are needed by counsel.

Consultation and Work Products.
Several types of assistance may be provided. They include:

	Preparation of a High Risk Juror Profile.
	Preparation of questions for voir dire conducted by judge, attorney, or both.
	Design of a Special Juror Questionnaire.
	Assistance in preparing an affidavit in support of a motion for improved voir dire conditions.
	Community Attitude Survey and affidavit in support of a motion for change of venue.
	Expert testimony on trial venue bias.
	Jury selection guidelines and consultation.
	In-court jury selection consultation and assistance.

Customized Services.
All jury selection services are tailored to the client's individual needs and specific case requirements. They also reflect the type and complexity of the case, as well as the voir dire practices of the presiding judge.

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