Inside the Process: What Lawyers Look for in a Juror

In this episode of Justice for Y’all, Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers partners Paul Painter, Andrew Bowen, and Stephen Morrison take you inside the courtroom to explain one of the most important—and misunderstood—parts of any trial: jury selection, or voir dire.   They unpack how jury selection works in Savannah, Georgia, the strategies trial lawyers use to spot bias, and the critical differences between peremptory strikes, cause challenges, and Batson motions. You'll also hear how lawyers assess jurors in real time, why federal and state courts handle voir dire differently, and how tech is changing the way attorneys track potential jurors during trial.   Whether you’re a legal professional, a future juror, or someone involved in a Georgia personal injury case, this episode gives a clear, behind-the-scenes look at how experienced Savannah trial lawyers prepare to seat a fair jury—and why that matters for winning in court.