Rich Matthews

Richard Matthews, J.D., is a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in trial consulting and a robust background in insurance defense law. As a member of the California Bar, his expertise encompasses a wide range of litigation support services including issue analysis, theme and framing strategy, focus group research, communication and presentation strategy, story development, voir dire, juror selection, courtroom presentation skills, mediation consulting, and post-verdict juror research.

Matthews is the founder of Juryology, a platform dedicated to providing resources for lawyers and others involved in litigation decision-making. He has been active in providing commentary on major jury trials on national television and in major publications, showcasing his depth of knowledge in juror analysis and courtroom strategy.

His professional journey in the legal field began as an Attorney at Kornblum, Ferry & Frye and then at Sarrail, Lynch & Hall, specializing in "bad faith" insurance defense. Before embarking on his legal career, Matthews earned a J.D. from the University of Oregon, where he was actively involved in the Moot Court Board and Mock Trial Team, indicating his early aptitude for courtroom advocacy. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Washington. Since January 2000, Matthews has been dedicated to his role as a Trial Consultant at Juryology, assisting attorneys in refining their case strategies and achieving optimal outcomes in various legal proceedings.