Ken was of great assistance in working with a physician/client to prepare and give very helpful deposition testimony on his own behalf. Ken had a mastery of the involved medical issues, and was very effective in honing our trial strategies.

Alan Baum, Esq., Partner
Matis, Baum, Rizza, O’Connor visit website >

Ken has served as a medical consultant assisting with the preparation of physicians for deposition and trial testimony. As a physician, he understands the concerns and attitudes of such witnesses and can discuss both the medical and legal aspects of such matters. He is knowledgeable and insightful, often thinking of creative solutions to difficult problems. I strongly recommend Ken should you need assistance with medical clients and their potential testimony.

Charles Cole, Esq.
Schuyler, Roche & Crisham, P.C. visit website >

I just wanted you to know that our doctor's deposition was completed yesterday. I don't remember when I have seen a better presentation on the part of a deponent, and I have been actively representing physicians in litigation for 25 years. He did an excellent job. After our meeting, in which you participated, we did a full afternoon of aggressive mock deposition examination. As you would expect, he started out slowly but proved to be a very adept student. He understood all the basic principles, and applied that knowledge yesterday. He was particularly adept at recognizing misstatements in the deposition questions and avoiding the tendency to over explain. I just wanted you to know that we had a very successful deposition, and this is largely attributable to the exhaustive preparation which took place ahead of time.

Charles Hughes, Esq.
Hughes, Hill and Tenney, L.L.C. visit website >
Decatur, IL

Dr. Schultz, I just wanted to thank you. You did a wonderful job with our insured doctor defendant for his appearance recently and obviously were helpful in us obtaining our unanimous defense verdict! I received glowing comments from the doctor as well. Well done!

Professional Liability Carrier Claim Representative

The deposition went well. The doctor was a good witness for her defense, had a good handle on the medical records, and did a nice job explaining her thought process in the emergency department that day. She was calm and collected throughout the deposition, and did not fall into any "traps" set by Plaintiff. We were definitely pleased. Your assistance with our deposition preparation clearly helped.

Defense Attorney
North Carolina

Kenneth Schultz, MD recently worked with a client about to give a deposition in a wrongful death case. The client's remorse over the end result, notwithstanding his belief that proper care was provided, prevented him from being able to articulate his defense posture. After two sessions with Dr. Schultz, I watched a burden being lifted from my client's shoulders and he was successfully equipped to testify at his deposition. The client will now be able to participate, and lead, his own defense. The investment in Dr. Schultz's services have already - and will continue to - pay dividends in this litigation.

Bruce VandeVusse, Esq.
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
Farmington Hills, MI

Ken, your assistance in preparing Dr. S for his trial testimony was invaluable. Dr. S's study and review of the taped session that we had a number of months before trial made him a much better and confident witness before the jury. Before the trial the plaintiff's counsel was assuming the doctor would be an impediment to the defense but after I talked to the jury after the defense verdict it was clear that Dr. S was an asset to the defense. His sincerity and humility and use of the hand model were very persuasive. Thanks again for your help.

Daniel G. Beyer
Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC

I am so pleased with your work as are all the defense counsel and physicians with whom you have worked in my cases. I like to think of you as my best secret weapon (although I do tell all defense counsel and everyone here about your services and rave about your results!). Dr. Schultz, you have had three cases dismissed for me. Let's go for number four!

Attorney/Claims Representative
National TPA Firm

Your services were extraordinarily helpful in my recent malpractice case. I feel the training you conducted was the most important "continuing education" I have experienced since starting my practice. I am absolutely sure that the tools you gave me kept this case much briefer and almost guaranteed a good outcome for me. I realize there is always room for improvement and I hope I never need to further refine my deposition skills, but the outcome of early dismissal of this very difficult case is a testament to what you did for me.

Allan Mahood, MD
Emergency Physician
Austin, TX

In Case #1, I was extremely concerned about the expected testimony of Dr. W, the only defendant in the case. This case involved an Emergency Department visit in which the patient presented with a complaint of chest pain, was discharged to home, and died four days later from a pulmonary embolism. Dr. Schultz and I met with Dr. W prior to his deposition. Dr. Schultz was extremely helpful to me and Dr. W in formalizing his thinking as he retrospectively recreated his evaluation on this particular patient. Dr. Schultz was able to help prepare him for his deposition, which was one of the most critical steps in the litigation of this case. Resultantly, Dr. W gave extremely good deposition and trial testimony. I am pleased to report that we tried this case last month and received a unanimous defense verdict.

Case #2 also involved an Emergency Medicine physician who simply talked incessantly to his detriment. I was extremely worried about how he would do during his deposition. Therefore, Dr. Schultz and I met with him repeatedly, and filmed him at least three times in mock depositions, all prior to his actual deposition. It was amazing how well he did in his deposition when it was ultimately taken. As a result of that favorable deposition, and also as a result of convincing plaintiff's counsel that proximate cause could not be proved against this physician, I am pleased to report that we obtained a voluntary dismissal with prejudice of our defendant client.

Fred E. Davis
DAVIS & DAVIS, P.C.
Austin, TX

In preparation for trial, my attorney retained the services of Ken Schultz, MD. He and I met for several hours before my trial to go over the details of my upcoming testimony and how best to present myself. In this session, I practiced answering questions from my attorney who posed as both the defense and plaintiff’s counsel. When I had difficulty responding to her questions, Dr. Schultz would play my role in responding. The whole process involving Ken was critical to my success at trial. It truly helped crystallize my thoughts in preparation and helped me to be believable and likeable to the jury. I heartily recommend this technique for future litigants as well as Dr. Schultz's expertise. I am very grateful to my attorney for arranging Dr. Schultz's participation.

David W. Ross, DO, FACEP
Emergency Physician
Colorado Springs, CO

One of Ken's strengths is his ability to quickly assess the physician's personality and state of mind, and then gear his preparation of the physician in a way that will be meaningful and effective for that particular personality and situation, rather than using a cookie-cutter approach to witness preparation. Ken brings to the table his knowledge of medicine, claims management, risk management, and the practical realities of litigation to partner with defense counsel in preparing a stronger and more successful defense.

Tamara LeFevre, Esq.
Former Division Executive Vice President

There is no more important discovery impacting the defense of medical malpractice matter than the testimony of your client. Ken’s expert physician witness coaching and medical legal strategy input have provided invaluable services in helping me and other attorneys in our firm prepare our clients for both deposition and trial testimony. I would highly recommend Ken’s pre-deposition and pre-trial counseling services.

Miles A. McGrane, III, Esq.
McGrane, Nosich, & Ganz, P.A.
Past President, Florida Bar Association

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on your mentoring me in preparation for my deposition and testimony for my recent malpractice case. The initial impression of my legal team was that it would be a tough but winnable case. The weakest part of the defense was my tendency to ramble and "lecture" when asked a question. Your help in learning to stay brief, organized, focused and confident made me a truly effective witness. My attorney reported that we set a record for the quickest favorable jury deliberation in his career experience. Your effective coaching made a big difference in our successful defense.

Elroy Cantrell, DO
Emergency Physician
Huntsville, Texas

Our firm has achieved great results based on Dr. Schultz's ability to assist us in preparing healthcare providers for their testimony. Our healthcare defendant clients always praise Dr. Schultz's abilities and are extremely thankful that we recommended utilizing a doctor who has litigation expertise in this effort.

Addison J.Meyers
Partner
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva and Meyers
Coral Gables, FL

Just before trial in one of our most dangerous malpractice cases, our defendant emergency physician lost confidence and everyone agreed that emergency intervention was necessary to get him back on track. I chose Dr. Ken Schultz of BSA to meet with our physician and defense attorney. After spending one day of intensive trial preparation with Ken Schultz, our physician had regained his confidence, knew his role, and performed very well during trial - which resulted in a defense verdict! The plaintiff attorney was shocked. Without Ken Schultz I doubt if we would have won.

Tom Syzek, MD
Director of Risk Management
Premier Health Care Services