IMS Consulting & Expert Services

Our passion lies in delivering efficient, high-quality service with unwavering respect for the relationship. These relationshipswith our clients, colleagues, and communitiesare what sets IMS apart, and theyre why we first began specializing in expert witness services for complex litigation. In the early 1990s, IMS co-founders Mike and Bill Wein led... two successful firms (Media Management Resources and Intelligent Management Solutions) that provided high-end executive searches for companies in the telecommunications industry. They were frequently approached by major corporations looking for expert witnesses to testify on their behalf. Eventually, Mike and Bill found themselves discussing the increasing need for high-stakes expert search firms, and they created IMS ExpertServices soon after. IMS pioneered the executive-recruiting approach to align clients working in complex commercial litigation with the very best subject matter experts across any industry. After nearly 30 years in the business, we knew IMS clients would benefit from a collaborative approach to connect the tools and services they need at every phase of trial. We were inspired to grow and evolve even further, and our research led us to The Focal Pointa respected trial consulting firm (based in Oakland, California) with shared values, strong relationships, and proven methodologies. In 2019, IMS ExpertServices and The Focal Point joined together to become IMS Consulting & Expert Services. This partnership resulted in an innovative, integrated approach to legal consultation and an unmatched level of personalized, professional service. Our August 2021 acquisition of Litigation Insights a nationally recognized jury consulting and visual communication firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouriallowed us to build on complementary strengths and common ideals to further increase our depth and leadership in jury research, trial graphics, and presentation strategy. In April 2022, IMS acquired Z-Axis , an international visual communications firm based in ...Read More