Acquisition synergy IMS Legal Strategies acquired First Court in January 2026, expanding consulting services and enhancing service catalog. This creates cross-sell opportunities to IMS client base and opens collaboration on larger, end-to-end dispute resolution programs.

Jury research value First Court specializes in private jury trials, jury selection support, and rapid background research. Leverage these offerings to position augmented trial readiness services for insurers, Fortune 500 clients, and defense firms seeking improved trial outcomes.

Dispute resolution suite In addition to trial consulting, First Court provides healthcare arbitration panels and mediation with high closure efficiency. Identify prospects needing end-to-end dispute resolution from negotiation to resolution to upsell bundled services.

Technology leverage With a tech-forward stack (HubSpot, AWS, Google Workspace, Jira, analytics tools), there is capacity to deploy expanded data-driven jury research, client portals, and scalable project management for larger cases and ongoing engagements.

Mid-market focus Company size and revenue indicate strong mid-market potential. Target insurers, corporate legal departments, and mid-size healthcare providers seeking cost-effective, faster dispute resolution and credible trial insights as a competitive differentiator.