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Legal Video: Settlement Documentaries

Legal Video Production by MVP Video & Promotions

We produce legal video settlement documentaries for attorneys that result in millions of dollars in compensation for their clients while avoiding trial.

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What is a legal video settlement documentary?

A legal video settlement documentary is a form of video utilized during legal mediation and settlement discussions. It constructs a narrative of the case by integrating interviews, photographs, documents, and occasionally dramatizations to depict the plaintiff’s or defendant’s story. Such videos aim to persuade by emphasizing both the emotional and factual dimensions of a case, thereby promoting a settlement. Moreover, they serve to circumvent the complexities of a trial. Unlike courtroom proceedings, these videos do not adhere to the strict rules of evidence, and their duration generally ranges from 15 to 30 minutes.

attorneys reviewing a legal video settlement documentary

Why do successful attorneys use legal videos like settlement documentaries?

Successful attorneys use settlement videos in their legal strategy for a variety of reasons:

  • Emotional Impact: Settlement videos effectively communicate the emotional dimensions of a case, thus surpassing the impact of mere words. They serve to humanize the plaintiff, resulting in a compelling appeal to the defendant and insurer.
  • Clarifying Complex Information: These videos simplify complex information into comprehensible segments, thereby making it easier for all involved parties to better understand all aspects of the case.
  • Efficient Communication: Settlement videos provide a concise and clear summary of the case. As a result, this saves time that might otherwise be spent explaining details through lengthy written documents.
  • Enhanced Credibility: Video testimonials from experts and witnesses add a layer of credibility. Likewise, they can be more influential than written statements.
  • Increased Settlement Offers: By effectively demonstrating the impact of an injury or loss, settlement videos often lead to higher settlement offers.
  • Cost-Effective: Although there’s an upfront cost to produce the video, it may result in a faster and more favorable settlement. Consequently, this will save costs associated with protracted litigation.
  • Versatile Use: These videos can be used in mediations, pre-trial hearings, settlement conferences, or sent directly to insurers. For this reason, theyare a versatile tool in the negotiation process.

In conclusion, attorneys use legal video settlement documentaries because they provide a dynamic and compelling way to present their client’s story, potentially leading to quicker, more empathetic, and more rewarding resolutions.

We have produced successful legal video settlement documentaries for attorneys in North Carolina. Consequently, they have resulted in millions of dollars in compensation for their clients and saved them from spending years fighting their cases in court.

Settlement documentaries are effective for:

  • Conveying injuries that are complex or not easily seen
  • Bringing into focus the most important facts of the case
  • Visually explaining assertions related to liability
  • Negotiating bad-faith cases
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Incredible job. The two of you make a great team. I am so glad that I found you guys. This is exactly what I was wanting to present to the defendants.

Ralph Meekins

Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C.

The Process

Step 1

Pre-Production

Once you provide the key facts of your case and the legal arguments you wish to convey to the defense, we’ll use this information to create a storyboard for your video.

Step 2

Production

We’ll produce your video using documents, photographs, and videos you’ve provided, and we’ll also record video interviews with key witnesses who support your case. All elements will be combined to create a compelling documentary about your client and his or her case.

Step 3

Post-Production

You use the video as a powerful tool to persuade the defense to settle.

successful lawyer shaking hands with a client

Attorneys Who Use Legal Video Settlement Documentaries:

  • Bring relief and compensation to their clients much faster than the normal litigation process
  • Reduce expenses significantly by settling out of court
  • Build a reputation of a successful plaintiff’s attorney
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Attorneys Who Don't Use Legal Video Settlement Documentary:

  • Cause their clients to wait months or years longer for relief and compensation
  • Spend significantly more time and money litigating their cases
  • Sacrifice the opportunity to present the full impact of their client’s case
Contact Us

MVP Video & Promotions is based in Burlington, North Carolina, although our legal videographers regularly travel across the country for video productions. We are happy to go wherever your story needs us to be.

 

336-227-7773

126 W. Front St.
Suite 202
Burlington, NC 27215

Other Legal Video Services:

  • Depositions
  • Day-in-the-life videos
  • Stills extracted from videos
  • Documentations
  • Digital enhancements
  • Mock trial support
  • Surveillance video processing
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MVP Video & Promotions is a full-service business marketing company specializing in video production, aerial photography and videography, website design, screen printing, embroidery, branded apparel, promotional products, graphic design, content writing, brand development, and photography. Additionally, we are also certified legal videographers specializing in legal video production. We serve Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and Alamance County, and we cover surrounding areas in North Carolina. You can visit our main website here, and you can get our contact information here.