What the community said
I have known Samantha Teal for 8 years. We work together on some of the biggest cases in the country. We went up against some of the toughest and most respected defense firms in the entire world. The cases we handled are some of the most intensive, complicated, and legally nuance case that any attorney could ever handle in their career. In one particular case, we took 52 depositions, had 20,000 pages of documents, and had a total of 64 motion hearings. This work was compressed in the matter of a year and a half. You really get to know someone when you are spending so much time with them every week on a single major issue. Sam was instrumental to the success of this case, which ended up being one of the largest settlements in Michigan for the entire year, and one of the largest in the country. She was thorough, inquisitive, thoughtful, supportive, and absolutely essential to the success of my team. After the case was over, the defense team tried to hire her away, because of the work she did on the case. Sometimes you don’t really know that you need a particular support until you’ve seen it in action. Samantha will bring so much value to your case that you didn’t even know what you were missing.”
“I have worked with Samantha Teal for the last 8 years. “Sam” has assisted BLT in all aspects of trial preparation for our birth trauma cases. In varied jurisdictions I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary value she adds to our cases. Her knowledge about all things trial is beyond that of most lawyers. Sam is particularly adept at creating persuasive case narratives. She is a very quick study, but at the same time her attention to detail cannot be overstated. Her involvement in our cases, has helped us win record breaking verdicts and settlements across the country.”
I’ve had the pleasure of working on several high profile lawsuits with Samantha Teal. She is a one of a kind talent with an unbelievable work ethic. Sam was vital component to the litigation of these matters and the results obtained. Her compassion, worth ethic, and insight were imperative. I highly recommend Sam’s services for your next big case.
"Samantha is a remarkable member of the legal community. During the past decade, she has participated in countless trials throughout the United States with exceptional outcomes and results. She has partnered with attorneys of stature and distinction. Her responsibilities have included case development, discovery management, trial preparation, jury selection, strategic planning and coordination of settlement negotiations. Very few have either her experience or expertise." - Bob Riley
"Unique" – means one-of-a-kind, to the exclusion of all others. This best describes Samantha Teal with her dedication, expertise, intelligence, and experience in high-stakes litigation. Having represented litigation plaintiffs and defendants over 40 years, in my experience Sam stands alone in her ability to prepare and execute litigation strategy and tactics. Her energy level is unsurpassed and her ability to recognize and pivot from important issue to important issue is invaluable in discovery matters, trial preparation and in trial. In my opinion, the odds of litigation success are greatly enhanced with Samantha's involvement, early and often, especially in complex and discovery-heavy cases. Given her efficiencies, including technical know-how, the cost-benefit equation of using Sam on matters certainly leans in her favor."
Regarding my firms latest retention of your services. Outstanding addition to our team. You were essential to our success and another Trial WIN for Scott Goodwin Law. We all appreciated your organization during a whirlwind of a trial and pointing out critical details to improve our arguments. Sam, you definitely were value added to the trial process and appreciate your hard work and dedication to winning. I am sure any firm who retains your services will not be disappointed. Sincerely, Scott Goodwin trial Attorney and Founder of Scott Goodwin Law P.C.
“Sam has unending energy, intuition, insight, intelligence, charm and can do what it takes to make things happen when the chips are down. I’ve had the opportunity to work with her for weeks at a time. She never misses a beat, gets there ahead of time with everything organized and will take a call at ridiculous hours when something important comes up. Go get em Sam”
"Having recently used SMT Consulting’s services I can offer my first-hand endorsement and genuinely say that, doing so, provides that rare, almost guilty, feeling that you drastically underpaid. Characteristically, Samantha, the owner and operator of SMT, presents with exceptional focus and preparedness even before walking in your door for her first on-site visit. Every facet of the case you present her with receives her undivided consideration and, ultimately, a thought-out plan of action delivered in a manner demonstrating the clarity and cogence of her style and approach. With regard to both experience and talent, she is a star. Resourcefulness is another trait that defines her approach to consulting. The ability she brings to the table to strategically and dynamically problem-solve stands as a testament to her innovative nature and thorough understanding of the legal landscape in Michigan that only comes from the experience of having done it at the highest level for years. Every piece of evidence is examined, and no complexity is overlooked. She operates with consideration to the venue of your case, the jury pool, the political climate, trends in recent Court of Appeals rulings and, perhaps most importantly, a detailed analysis of how these factors have affected actual past results – both settlements and jury verdicts – when similar circumstances came together. This rigorous attention to detail limits uncertainty which, as lawyers, we all know is an exceedingly rare virtue, yet such a critical one, in finding success in our legal cases. The unique blend of Samantha’s resourcefulness, thoroughness, and connectedness makes her services stand out in the realm of litigation consulting. In our professional collaboration, I was able to witness how she does not merely provide litigation consulting services; she establishes partnerships built on trust, experience, and unwavering dedication. Her work is more than just legal consulting; it is a masterful integration of passion, intellect, and strategic planning. This dedication is sure to prove an indispensable asset to any law firm fortunate enough to be able to retain her while she still has availability. I highly recommend SMT’s litigation consulting services and look forward to future collaborations."
I made the switch from Immigration and Criminal Defense to Personal Injury just five years ago. With so little experience, in those five years, I worked up cases and saw other cases go to trial, but never my own. Nearly all of those cases, Samantha had her hand in them. I was fortunate enough to second chair a trial before the pandemic hit and trials took a hiatus, but I never tried a personal injury case alone. This year was that year. I was set to try an excessive force case in Federal Court. In the days leading up to the trial, Samantha volunteered to help me before venturing off and creating SMT Litigation Consulting. In just a few short days she effectively and efficiently immersed herself in the case and was an essential asset in the process. Whether you have never tried your own case, or have lost count, Samantha offers a perspective of someone who for 8 years has been involved with some of the largest verdicts in the country. She counseled me on certain processes and procedures, such as Voir Dire, that I had not yet been through that she mastered with one of the greatest trial attorneys of all time, Geoffrey Fieger. With that knowledge, understanding, practice, and experience, she helped me pick my jury, helped me craft my damages, and took extensive notes daily which helped me prepare for witness testimony and cross-examination. She collaborated with my boss, and my team, to ensure that I had all of the tools necessary to advocate for my client and secure a victory. The jury deliberated for nearly two days and came back with a verdict for the Plaintiff for $1,959,000.00.
Samantha has developed some amazing skills, being a paralegal and litigation consultant for some of the finest attorneys working on some of the largest and most complicated cases in the country. Samantha is incredibly detail oriented and looks at every fact that comes up from a litigation standpoint of how to either present it most favorably to a jury or to neutralize it. She has a plethora of various experts and contacts with whom she has worked that she can recommend. Samantha, has been a tremendous help to us with regard to our cases. Thank you Samantha!
I was referred to Sam by another attorney who credited her with helping him land a big verdict in a tough case. We first hired Sam to help organize and present a difficult case with multiple defendants with complicated theories of liability. What I didn’t expect is for Sam to help with every single component of the trial from organization of exhibits, case analysis, voir dire, evidence presentation, witness preparation, and even the settlement negotiations. She worked tirelessly through the night to have materials ready for the next day of trial. Sam exceeded my lofty expectations tenfold. I would not hesitate to hire her again, and I’m looking forward to our next trial together.
