My goal is to help your clients become more competent and confident. My experience, methodology, technology, and knowledge of communication and facilitation help clients relax and be the most authentic person they can be. During the preparation process my team and I:

• Eliminate fears and anxiety

• Teach clients how to emphasize their strengths, while minimizing their weaknesses.

• Concentrate on the dynamic relationship between what is said, how he/she sounds to others, and how he/she presents.

• Educate the client about various questioning techniques often utilized by opposing counsel to confuse or damage their credibility.

• Process negativity so your client can show up believable, credible, and genuine.

 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara.

• Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.

• Board Certified by the American Psychotherapy Association as a Professional Counselor (BCPC)

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Collaborative Law Mental Health Professional

• Parenting Coordinator & Facilitator

 

BODY OF WORK:

I have worked in this capacity and on demonstrative evidence and trial technology for law firms and clients globally. My focus has been commercial litigation, personal injury, intellectual property law, complex family law, MDL, criminal, and Anti-Trust litigation. I have been the lead Trial Consultant to complex cases nationwide. These disputes have arisen as close to home as Houston, Austin, and Dallas, and as far away as California, Brazil, France, Kazakhstan, Puerto Rico, England, South Africa, and Australia. I have designed strategy, themes, and complex animations in jury and bench trials working to strengthen expert testimony and simplify complex arguments. I have worked on a wide range of technologies including chemistry, biotechnology, semiconductor,computer and oil field industries.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

I have twenty-three years in the multimedia industry and nineteen studying litigation dynamics. I am familiar with all aspects of visual communication used in federal and state trials and appeals, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. My areas of expertise include:

• Research design

• Witness preparation

• Concept and implementation of demonstrative graphics

• Development of strategic recommendations

• Jury Selection

• Assisting counsel with trial team dynamics.

 

BACKGROUND:

In 1992, I founded Houston’s premier litigation visual and strategic consulting firm, Tri-Coastal Legal Technologies. My team and I worked on several dozen significant commercial, criminal, personal injury, and family law cases each year. In 2004, Tri-Coastal was purchased by one of the nation’s largest trial consulting firms, and I was named a shareholder and senior vice president. I managed the Houston division through 2008. I am flattered to be recognized by Will Sherwood as one of his Graphic Design Superstars. Named a Graphic Design Superstar.

 

I formed Rick Goldberg & Associates out of my passion and desire to help your clients remain emotionally healthy & whole as they go through a lawsuit and move forward with their lives. I’ve been where they are. In addition to 20+ years in the field, I’ve been sued and I have had to sue. The experience wasn’t easy however, it gave me deeper insight into your clients situation through connection and trust. I provide the tools needed to be successful and help you get the results you want for your case.

Here is a little secret…. judges, arbitrators, jurors, psychoanalysts, and custody evaluators respect, appreciate, and root for your client when they take 100% responsibility for their actions. We get your client 100% comfortable and confident. This process does one thing – IT WORKS! Working together will ground your client with confidence, integrity & credibility… three qualities they cannot live without during this grueling time in their life.