David H. Fauss, M.S.M. Chief Operating Officer/Director of Consulting Services, Pompano Beach, FL

Mr. Fauss has a masters degree in management, from Georgia Tech. He is in charge of all business functions and is the primary client liaison. He is responsible for case intake, proposal generation, and logistical management. Clients should feel free to contact Mr. Fauss at any time; his role is to ensure that the research projects and administrative details are handled efficiently.

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R.W. "Buddy" Payne, Jr., Esq. Director, Litigation Consulting Division, Pompano Beach, FL

Rated as one of the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Payne provides his considerable litigation expertise to aid Magnus' clients. The benefits of his winning trial experiences are gained as he offers consultation services and assists both Dr. Pigott and Magnus' clients in determining the most effective research planning and trial or mediation strategies. One of Mr. Payne's key responsibilities is to help clients gain insight into the value of utilizing Magnus' services in all phases of litigation.

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Bernard Salzberg, Ph.D., Esq. Litigation Research Consultant, Okeechobee, FL

Dr. Salzberg is a practicing attorney and a clinical psychologist. As such, he wears "two hats"; that is, he may be responsible for the role-playing of the opposition during jury research or serving in a psychologist consulting role during research or at trial. Dr. Salzberg works with Magnus on selected cases on jury research, witness preparation, and voir dire consultation.

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Chelsea Ballentine, Research Associate

Ms. Ballentine is a graduate of The University of Miami and holds a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and minors in Criminology and Business Law. Ms. Ballentine is the client liaison regarding pre-research details. She is responsible for pre-research logistical planning, facility and travel arrangements, post-research data analyses, graphics, and proofing in the write-up of the reports.

Jessica Nurek, Research Associate

Ms. Nurek is a graduate of The University of South Florida and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Ms. Nurek is the client liaison regarding pre-research details. She is responsible for pre-research logistical planning, facility and travel arrangements, post-research data analysis, graphics, and support in report preparation.

Micaela McVary, Research Associate

Ms. McVary is a graduate of Middlebury College (VT) and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Psychology. Ms. McVary is the client liaison regarding pre-research details. She is responsible for pre-research logistical planning, facility and travel arrangements, post-research data analyses, graphics, and proofing in the write-up of the reports.

Suzanne Dycus, Administrative Assistant

Suzanne Dycus is Magnus’ part time administrative assistant. Ms. Dycus’ responsibilities include a full range of administrative and support duties for the research team and Magnus’ partners. Ms. Dycus is considering a career in jury research upon completing her education.

Roy M. Langer , Ph.D., Communication Consultant

Dr. Langer holds a Ph.D. in communicative disorders from Northwestern University, and a B.A. and M.A. in speech and theater from Brooklyn College. Dr. Langer is a board certified speech pathologist who coaches professionals on presentation and communications skills. Dr. Langer works with Magnus in providing fact or expert witness preparation. He is also involved with Magnus‚ training programs and attorney professional development programs.

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Paula Smith, TYG Marketing, Mock Jury Recruiter and Survey Interviewers, Margate,FL

Ms. Smith has a masters degree in psychology and is the owner of TYG Marketing. Though not officially a part of Magnus, TYG is an integral part of the research team in that its professional recruiters and interviewers are responsible for respondent recruiting and survey interviews. TYG works closely with Magnus, and has a great deal of understanding of our research needs.