The complexity of litigation has increased significantly in recent decades. As a result, the demand by law firms for litigation support has risen dramatically. Litigation consultants provide this support by working with attorneys to map out case strategies, courtroom exhibits and tactics and provide economic analysis.
The Microsoft antitrust case, for example, featured economists from a variety of backgrounds and litigation consulting organizations. The case is one of many examples of how careful analysis and thought matters.
A position in litigation consulting requires good analytical skills and good problem-solving skills. Some of the many firms in this business include:
Brattle Group (Cambridge, Wash DC & London)
Analysis Group (Boston, Los Angeles)
Charles River Associates (Boston, MA)
Chicago Partners (Chicago, IL)
Cornerstone Research (Menlo Park, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY)
Economic Analysis LLC (Los Angeles, CA)
Economists Incorporated (Washington DC)
FinEcon (Los Angeles, CA)
Law & Economics Consulting Group (Emeryville, CA)
Lexecon (Chicago, IL)
London Economics (London, Melbourne, Boston)
Micronomics (Los Angeles, CA; Washington DC)
National Economic Research Associates (White Plains, NY)
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY)