Knowledge Is Power

"The High Cost of Low Price"
If price is your first consideration when choosing realtime, beware. Realtime is the hot ticket out there, and often, a firm's performance doesn't match up with the marketing hype. The PR guys sound great, and those gift baskets are nice, but when you're looking for million-dollar results, do you really want the cheapest reporter in town?

"Responsible Realtime."
Effective litgators bring years of training and experience to the table. They surround themselves with the best support staff and choose expert consultants by their proven track records. When using realtime court reporting services, the reporter's skill and knowledge can help to make or break your case, and your client is looking to YOU to make the right choices. Settling for "just okay" or inferior, sometimes unusable realtime is a risk few are willing to take. Representing your client to the best of your ability means making informed, responsible choices when engaging a realtime court reporter.

"Is 'just okay' Okay for YOU?"
A typical 250-page transcript contains about 50,000 words. Are you aware that many reporters believe 2,000 errors in a day is just fine? Do you agree? Have you SEEN a transcript with 2,000 unreadable words? And what would you want to pay for that level of service?

" Are Your Expectations High Enough?"
It's a court reporting firm's mission to find the best reporter for the job. When you need a realtime reporter, your favorite reporting firm should find the best reporter for the job.

"When You're Looking for Million-Dollar Results, Do You Really Want the Cheapest Reporter in Town?"
Your client didn't choose you and your law firm because of your cheap prices, they chose you for your promised effectiveness! Choosing a reporting firm that consistently provides the caliber of reporter you need is always worth it.

Did you know that the designation "Certified LiveNote Reporter" has little to do with the quality of realtime you receive?
Do you think asking for a Certified Realtime Reporter will ensure quality realtime and a reporter who knows what they're doing? Think again.
Have you made a "deal" with a firm that promised you the moon and the stars and now is not delivering as promised? Do you feel trapped by having to use a reporting firm that's now compromising your effectiveness? You DO have a choice.
What should you do when a reporting firm tells you "dirty disks" are SUPPOSED to be hard to read? Hint: They're wrong!
How court reporting firms offering nationwide service find coverage for those jobs.
Did you know some reporting firms' "corporate policy" can actually work against your best interests?

There's a big, wide world of realtime software out there, and at this point, they're pretty much the same. To get the most value from realtime, you've got to know that software! There's so much more to realtime than just watching the words appear on the screen. And did you know one of the best realtime viewing software packages is absolutely free?

There are many untrained and sorely inexperienced reporters doing a lot of damage to the reporting profession. Myths and misrepresentations cloud the picture. It's time for hard truth!