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Top 4 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Court Reporters

If you want someone who can provide you with an accurate record of the proceedings and relying transcripts, then you must be extra careful when hiring a court reporter. When deciding which court reporter to hire, avoid these deadly mistakes.

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Top 4 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Court Reporters

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  1. Top 4 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Court Reporters By：Elizabeth Gallo Court Reporting, LLC

  2. If you want someone who can provide you with an accurate record of the proceedings and relying transcripts, then you must be extra careful when hiring a court reporter. When deciding which court reporter to hire, avoid these deadly mistakes. • The professional court reports are considered as an essential member of the legal team during court proceedings and litigation process. Though the used of new technologies like digital recording are becoming handy, effective, and popular these days, there is still no one or no single technology that can ever replace or even come close to the quality of work the professional court reporters deliver.

  3. There are currently a handful of court reporting firms and court reporters in Georgia. With the wide options to choose from, it is easier for you to pick the wrong one than the right one. If you want someone who can provide you with an accurate record of the proceedings and relying transcripts, then you must be extra careful when hiring a court reporter. • When deciding which court reporter to hire, avoid these deadly mistakes.

  4. Thinking that all court reporters are the same • Don't ever think that all court reporters are the same as they are absolutely not. Although they all receive the same education, they differ in training, skillset, experience, and personality. • Courtroom proceedings are not as easy as some people think of them. When making decisions, the juries, judges, or legal counsel depend heavily on the statement of the witnesses and the pieces of evidence presented by both parties. That is why it is important for every member of your legal team to have a comprehensive understanding and background on the legal process and the highly technical terms used during court proceedings.

  5. Thinking that certifications are no longer necessary • Some people think that certifications are no longer necessary as long as the court reporter has the required skill set and education and he is authorized to carry out national court reporting tasks. • If you want the best reporter, make sure to choose the one with the right certifications and credentials like Certificate of Merit or CM, Registered Professional Reporter or RPR, and Certified Realtime Reporters or CRR. Also, check if the reporter is a member of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) in your state. These certifications and credentials will give you an idea about the capabilities, level of experience, and expertise of the court reporters.

  6. Failing to check the technology used by the firm • Not all court reporting firms use the same technology. Some use the latest recording technology while others are still settling with the old-school style of recording. This is one of the primary differentiators between national court reporting firms.

  7. When hiring a firm, make sure to check how advanced their technology is in terms of security and recording. You want to keep your essential personal information and case details secured, right? If so, take time to check if the firm is using the latest technological advancements to protect the record.

  8. The size of the firm reveals the price and quality of services offered • One of the major misconceptions about court reporting firms is that bigger agencies have better quality court reporting services and prices while smaller firms deliver subpar work at low price. This statement might be somewhat true in some cases but it is not always applicable to all. • You cannot always say that only bigger firms use the latest technology and/or resources as there are also some small agencies that utilize the same technology and/or resources to deliver the best results. • Aside from the technology and resources, firms may also differ in terms of customer service. In most cases, smaller firms deliver a more personal customer service than the larger agencies. The larger court reporting companies usually rely on impersonal call centers for their customer service which makes them disconnected from their clients and the rest of the local market.

  9. Elizabeth Gallo Court Reporting, LLC 2900 Chamblee Tucker Rd Building 13, Atlanta, GA 30341 Toll-Free Phone: 866.689.1837 02 03 https://www.georgiareporting.com/ 01 Monday to Friday -> 8 AM to 6 PM 04

  10. THANK YOU

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