Chicago, IL – March 16, 2023 – BDO Capital Advisors, LLC (BDO Capital) is pleased to announce the sale of Resonant Legal Media LLC, dba TrialGraphix (TrialGraphix or the Company), to Magna Legal Services LLC (Magna), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC (Odyssey). BDO Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to TrialGraphix on this transaction, which demonstrates the firm’s experience advising entrepreneur-owned companies in the business services sector.
TrialGraphix is a leading provider of mission-critical litigation support services including trial presentation and technology solutions. Founded in 2006, the Company is an industry pioneer with the largest full-time staff of presentation and technology consultants. The Company’s client base is comprised of diversified AMLAW 100 (largest U.S. law firms by revenue) and Fortune 500 clients.
“TrialGraphix became the industry leader by focusing on powerful visuals and the technology to present evidence in court,” said TrialGraphix Managing Partner Guy Joubert. “Partnering with Magna allows us to support our clients with new strategic resources to enhance their case outcomes. We are thrilled about the next chapter for our clients and team.”
“I have been impressed by TrialGraphix for many years and I am delighted to have them join my team at Magna LS,” added Founding Partner and Executive Vice President of Litigation Consulting at Magna Legal Services, Mark Calzaretta. “Our combined forces cement Magna’s position as the nationwide leader in providing trial lawyers with jury, graphics, and trial technology consulting services. Together, we have the deepest bench of experienced professionals available.”
“We are overjoyed to welcome the TrialGraphix team to the Magna family. TrialGraphix built one of the most respected brands in litigation consulting. I am delighted that the entire management team and partners will continue with us at Magna LS,” added Magna Legal Services CEO Mark Williams.
Magna is a leading provider of litigation support services to law firms, corporations, insurance carriers, and government agencies, offering a broad array of services that support clients through each phase of the litigation process. Magna’s service offering includes court reporting, videography, graphics consulting, jury consulting, records retrieval, and trial presentation services.
Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC is a private equity investment firm with a 25-year track record of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies into more efficient and diversified businesses. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Odyssey has raised over $8.2 billion in capital since inception, investing in over 50 platform companies and executing more than 260 add-on acquisitions. Odyssey makes majority-controlled investments in industries with a long-term positive outlook and favorable secular trends.
