About McDonald & Cody
Few firms embody the spirit of tenacious advocacy like McDonald & Cody. Led by veteran trial lawyer Gerald Cody, the firm is known for its relentless pursuit of justice in complex personal injury cases. With multiple multimillion-dollar cases heading to trial, Gerald’s courtroom calendar is a testament to both his experience and drive.
“Every day last week we had two or more depositions.It’s pretty much going to be that way through December.”
Gerald’s career has been defined by deep preparation and precision, values that shape his entire team. As the firm’s caseload grew, they faced an increasingly time-consuming challenge: keeping pace with the flood of discovery, depositions, and medical documentation that powers every major case.
“The medical summaries and now with medical billing will be a huge help for us. The depositions and discovery are just a grind.”
Behind the firm’s courtroom reputation was a mountain of administrative work that risked slowing them down, and Gerald wasn’t about to let that happen.
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.
“Once cases get into litigation, it’s either responding to discovery or producing documents, trying to get things organized,”
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.
The SolutionAI Features That Keep the Docket Moving
Gerald saw in Ares what every great trial lawyer looks for: an edge. Ares’ AI features transformed the way his team prepared for litigation, converting raw records into actionable intelligence.
With Ares, McDonald & Cody could upload medical and billing records and receive polished, cited summaries in hours, not days. New documents were automatically incorporated into existing cases, keeping the firm’s files up to date without any manual effort.
“We don’t always know what records are out there yet, or when they’ll come in. With Ares, we just upload and the summary updates itself. That helps us stay ahead instead of scrambling.”
Beyond speed, Ares introduced powerful quality tools like Red Flags, which identify missing records, treatment gaps, and inconsistencies. Ares Assistant, also lets the team ask complex questions and receive sourced, defensible answers instantly.
“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. If it’s fixable, we go get it.”
The ResultsTrial-Ready Clarity Without the Chaos
With Ares, McDonald & Cody now moves through litigation preparation faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. The firm has slashed the time needed for discovery and deposition prep, while ensuring every statement is supported by a direct citation.
Automated summaries cut hours from record review and trial preparation.
Red Flag detection surfaces credibility gaps before they become surprises.
Continuously updated timelines keep the docket aligned as records arrive.
Professional exports improve collaboration with co-counsel, experts, and clients.
Looking AheadBuilding the Future of Trial Prep
As one of the Georgia's premier litigation firms, McDonald & Cody continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in trial preparation. The team is now collaborating with Ares on 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.”
It’s a fitting next step for a firm that’s built its reputation on preparation and precision. 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.
“You’ve been so good to us that we’re comfortable sending people your way.”
