Two Depositions a Day: How McDonald & Cody Keeps Up

Trial Prep Buried in Paperwork

At McDonald & Cody, preparation is everything. Gerald and his team manage litigation that spans years, dozens of witnesses, and countless depositions. Each case brings thousands of pages of medical records, expert opinions, and billing data that must be reviewed, summarized, and cross-referenced before stepping into court.

“Every day last week we had two or more depositions. It’s pretty much going to be that way through December.”

Despite the team’s expertise, the sheer volume of documentation had become a bottleneck. The firm needed a smarter, faster way to translate information into insight that met Gerald’s standards for accuracy and professionalism.

AI That Keeps the Docket Moving

Gerald saw in Ares what every great trial lawyer looks for: an edge. Ares transformed the way his team prepared for litigation, converting raw records into actionable intelligence.

“The medical summaries and now with medical billing will be a huge help for us. The depositions and discovery are just a grind.”

New documents were automatically incorporated into existing cases, keeping the firm’s files up to date without any manual effort. Beyond speed, Ares introduced powerful quality tools like Red Flags — identifying missing records, treatment gaps, and inconsistencies before they become surprises at trial.

“Regarding red flags, most we’ve thought of, but some we hadn’t picked up yet. If it’s a real problem in the case, we need to know it.”

Building the Future of Trial Prep

As one of Georgia’s premier litigation firms, McDonald & Cody continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in trial preparation. The team is now exploring next-generation deposition tools, including real-time fact-checking and automated outlines designed to spot inconsistencies on the fly.

“The deposition prep tools you’re building, a real-time fact checker during depos, are going to be a game-changer for us.”

Gerald’s leadership, combined with Ares’ innovation, is reshaping how complex litigation gets done — faster, smarter, and with the same dedication to excellence that defines McDonald & Cody.