Most law firms will do almost anything to avoid a jury trial. The preparation is intensive, the outcome is uncertain, and it’s far easier—and more profitable for the firm—to push cases toward settlement regardless of whether that’s in the client’s best interest. Inman & Strickler is different. We have built our practice around the willingness and ability to go to trial, and that commitment shapes how we handle every case from day one.
The vast majority of civil and criminal cases ultimately resolve before reaching a jury. But here’s what many people don’t realize: the terms of that resolution are almost entirely determined by how credible each side’s trial threat is. A firm that never goes to trial negotiates from a position of weakness, even if no one says it out loud. Insurance companies and opposing counsel know which attorneys will actually take a case to verdict—and they adjust their offers accordingly.
When Inman & Strickler takes on a case, we prepare it as if it will be tried. That means thorough investigation, careful witness preparation, command of the evidence, and a clear narrative for the jury. That preparation produces better outcomes whether the case goes to trial or not.
Our attorneys have tried cases in Norfolk Circuit Court, Norfolk General District Court, and federal courts in the Eastern District of Virginia—a jurisdiction that moves at a pace and demands a level of preparation that have earned it a national reputation among litigators. Familiarity with local courts, judges, and local jury pools is the kind of knowledge that can only be earned through years of actually practicing in these courtrooms.
We handle jury trials in both civil and criminal matters, including personal injury cases, business disputes, criminal defense, and constitutional rights violations. Our attorneys are effective in front of juries because they understand how to communicate complex facts in ways that are clear, compelling, and believable.
Trial success starts long before opening statements. It starts with the facts—how thoroughly they’ve been investigated and how well the attorney understands them. It continues through witness preparation, expert engagement when needed, and the development of a trial strategy that anticipates the other side’s arguments and addresses them head on.
In the courtroom itself, what matters is credibility, preparation, and the ability to respond to the unexpected. Our attorneys bring all three. We don’t read from scripts. We know our cases, we know the law, and we’re ready to advocate for our clients in front of any jury.
If your case requires someone willing to actually go to trial on your behalf, contact Inman & Strickler. We’ve done it before. We’ll do it again. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Norfolk trial attorney.