February 14, 2019
Key Things Your Court Reporter Wants You to Know
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: court reporter
When it comes to court proceedings or depositions, your court reporters have a crucial role to play. They produce a written record of the proceedings that you may frequently rely on to build your case. By following some simple measures, lawyers and witnesses will not only make the court reporter’s job easier but can also […]
February 7, 2019
Why You Should Videotape Your Future Depositions
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
Video deposition with a well-prepared witness not only helps capture a jury’s attention but increases your case’s credibility in ways beyond depositions with a transcript alone. Although a video carries much weight for a jury, a video accompanied by text deposition can be ten times more effective in court cases. The Code of Civil Procedure […]
January 31, 2019
How to Prepare Yourself for a Real-Time Deposition
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
What Is a Real-Time Deposition? A real-time deposition is one that is transcribed as the person is being deposed. Since it is in real time and immediately converted into usable text, it can be played back while the deposition is taking place. During complex cases, this can be extremely valuable when trying to authenticate a […]
January 17, 2019
6 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Court Reporter
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Court Reporters in California
When you are trying to find the right court reporter, there are a few things you will need to keep in mind. While you may receive applications from several qualified court reporters, their availability and professionalism will factor into whether or not they will be chosen. What to Consider Before Choosing a Court Reporter Here […]
January 3, 2019
5 Key Differences Between Court Interpreters and Translators
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: court reporting agency
Interpreters and translators that work within the court system are often referred to by the same name even though they do different things. Although both work to translate one language to another, the environments are different. A legal interpreter works only with verbal speech while a translator works with the written word. Professional training is […]