For litigators, the reasons aren’t that important, but the result can be critical. We typically encourage attorneys not to rely too much on demographics. But in this case, the demographics of urban or rural living carry with them some reliable attitudinal differences. Trial lawyers always need to play the ball where it lies, and that means taking particular care to account for the uniqueness of the venue. The data remind us not only that rural and urban areas are different, but also that not all urban areas are created equal. This post takes a quick look at where our largest cities fall on the liberal-conservative spectrum, and also provides a few reminders on taking the temperature of your own trial venue.
