LEGAL DIVISION

When real-world stakes meet the courtroom, Neff Strategies delivers.

We provide elite training and consulting in trial advocacy, built on the deep experience of former prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges. From case-building to courtroom performance, our team brings unmatched insight and precision.

Whether you or someone at your firm needs additional trial advocacy training, wants to brush up on rusty trial advocacy skills, or is preparing for trial and needs support from our consultancy services, we help you sharpen strategy, reduce risk, and raise performance—because your outcomes matter.

Our Services.

Trial advocacy training.

Our team brings deep legal experience as prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges, sharing real courtroom stories of wins, missteps, and lessons learned. We cover every aspect of trial work—from case building and preparation to jury selection, evidence, examinations, objections, closing arguments, and more. Trainings can focus on any or all of these areas, tailored to your team’s needs.
These sessions are especially valuable for newer attorneys facing a “training gap,” and for seasoned lawyers needing courtroom refreshers when returning to trial practice.
Trial consultancy services

When a trial is approaching, we’re here to support your preparation and execution. We offer strategic input, help with witness prep and examinations, and assist in crafting opening statements, arguments, voir dire, and jury selection.
Need to test a key witness without affecting rapport? We can conduct realistic “moot court” cross-examinations to evaluate performance. Whether in person or virtual, we adapt to your needs and help you enter the courtroom with confidence.

trial advocacy Trainings

Case Construction 101: Building and Organizing Cases for Court
Courtroom Readiness: Prepping Your Case for Trial Success
Strategic Pre-Trial Tools: Mastering Motions in Limine
Witness Preparation: From Nervous to Natural
Anticipating the Opposition: Meeting Defenses and Counterarguments
Trial Consultancy: Expert Guidance for High-Stakes Litigation
Essentials of Trial Advocacy: Presenting with Purpose and Precision
Voir Dire and Jury Selection: Choosing the Right Jury
Opening Statements: Crafting a Compelling First Impression
Direct Examination: Telling the Story Through Your Witnesses
Cross-Examination Skills: Control, Challenge, and Credibility
Objections in Action: Making and Meeting Challenges Effectively
Rules of Evidence: Practical Application for the Trial Lawyer
Arguments that Win: Closing with Confidence and Clarity

"I’ve worked with countless federal prosecutors over 33 years as a criminal defense attorney, and Steven Neff stands out as the gold standard. As an AUSA, he was tough, fair, and always committed to justice over winning. His professionalism, courtroom skill, and global experience—like helping build a court system in the Republic of Georgia—reflect his rare ability to lead and teach. If you're looking to learn trial advocacy or strategy, there’s no one I recommend more than Steven Neff."
- Steven Moore
Deputy District Attorney General for Hamilton County, Tennessee

The trial prep Room: Trials and Tribulations

Step inside the legal division of Neff Strategies, where deep trial experience meets practical guidance. In Trials and Tribulations, Founder Steven Neff shares strategic insights and real-world lessons on case building, courtroom performance, trial advocacy, and legal leadership. Whether you're a prosecutor, defense attorney, or legal decision-maker, these pieces are crafted to sharpen your thinking, enhance your skills, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what truly drives success in complex legal environments.

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