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Personal Injury Mastermind

320. Trial Ready (Without a War Chest): Virtual Focus Groups Help Small PI Firms Get Max Case Value

Apr 3, 2025
18:47

When a high-value case walks through your door, you know this could be the catalyst that transforms your practice. But without substantial resources, you're faced with difficult choices: refer the case out for a fraction of its value or risk your entire practice.


Elizabeth Larrick discovered a third option.


In this episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, learn how virtual focus groups provide an innovative solution for small and mid-sized personal injury firms. Elizabeth explains how this approach allows firms to maximize case value without requiring the extensive resources traditionally needed to handle high-value cases.


Key insights:

  • Virtual focus groups can help firms identify case strengths and weaknesses early in the process
  • These cost-effective alternatives to traditional focus groups help small firms make strategic decisions about whether to litigate or settle
  • The approach allows attorneys to identify blind spots before major depositions and expert testimony
  • Focus groups can be conducted throughout the case timeline - as short as one hour early on, with longer sessions as trial approaches


Guest Details

Elizabeth Larrick works primarily with solo practitioners and small to mid-sized firms, helping them make strategic decisions about high-value cases without requiring the traditional "war chest" that larger firms maintain.


Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details

Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite law firm marketing experts - for all your digital and traditional needs.  

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