The Barkley Trial Technologies Team

Trial Presentations
Gary Barnes
Since 1995 Gary Barnes has specialized in litigation and settlement multimedia video production. He has been responsible for proposal writing, visual strategy, design, budget, schedule, and resource allocation for projects, utilizing 2D/3D animation, live action video, static exhibits, video depositions, as well as the installation and utilization of presentation systems for use during trial and settlement hearings. Gary has created production budgets ranging from $50,000.00 to $500,000.00. He has served as the primary liaison with clients, providing presentation problem solving, programming, writing, technical setup, and trial support. Gary has produced Day-in-the-Life and Settlement Videos that resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements. Clients have included Boeing, Interdigital, Cigna Insurance, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the U.S. Dept. of Defense.

Video Documentaries
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates is a Certified Legal Video Specialist with the National Court Reporters Association. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design with an emphasis in Media Arts and a theme in Women's Studies from California State University, Chico in 2003. Since graduating, she has worked in all avenues of the legal video industry. As the head Video Editor, she has worked on over two hundred mediation presentations and high profile trial videos, including Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain crash in 2003 for Tom Girardi of Girardi and Keese, as well as the news-making case Karlesson vs. Ford Motor Company, which boasts an awarded recovery in the billions. Lindsay currently films depositions and edits mediation and trial presentations for Barkley Court Reporters.

Animation and Legal Graphics
Our graphic artists and animators have varied backgrounds such as jury research, psychology and moviemaking. They have been specializing in legal exhibits for years and have worked with some of the top attorneys in Southern California. Their exhibits and animations have been used frequently in trials resulting in multi-million-dollar verdicts. Our designers have experience with a wide range of practice areas, including: personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, bad faith, eminent domain, legal malpractice, entertainment law and a host of others.

Our graphics team will consult with you to create clear, persuasive exhibits for use at mediation or trial. Whether the graphics are printed exhibits or projected digital displays, we will help determine what is the best method to get the point across.