Court Reporting
At Alderson, our court reporting services are at the heart of our business. We offer reporting services for arbitrations, mediations, trials, depositions, videoconferences and more. We can accommodate every need.
Our Promise
We understand the skills and qualifications necessary for value-added court reporting services. Alderson maintains the most stringent guidelines and guarantees that our court reporters and videographers are skilled in the latest technologies – from realtime reporting to streaming video via remote Internet access. Moreover, with a nationwide database of reporters, we can match you with professionals that have matter-related experience, history with your company or industry, and top-notch referrals.
Realtime Court Reporting
Alderson’s premium reporting service – realtime reporting – offers you top of the line reporting professionals who can stream text directly to your computer while a deposition or arbitration is taking place. Differing from your average 225 word / minute stenographer, these seasoned reporters are often versed in conflict-free writing theory (e.g. “to” vs. “two” vs. “too”) and tend to offer the most readable transcripts, even in draft form.
Even though realtime reporters are often the most skilled, highly seasoned, and dedicated professionals of their trade, their services can provide substantial savings by providing highly accurate drafts in realtime at a substantially lower cost than same day delivery of a final transcript.
At Alderson, we further increase the value of our management of the reporters and videographers nationwide by sending them your case dictionaries, deposition notices and other helpful information reducing valuable time spent clarifying items with the reporter.
Conference Rooms
For your convenience, we have two conference rooms and two break out rooms at our D.C. location. They are available for your use if your depositions are in the Washington D.C. area. If your deposition is elsewhere, we have a nationwide network and can provide you with a conference room for your depositions.
Internet Streaming Text
Alderson can arrange to stream text similar to television captioning from the deposition location via the internet to your computer or tablet. This technology allows personnel in the office to view the testimony as it is taking place in addition to providing instant messaging capability. This can enable your firm to economize on travel costs while increasing your staff’s participation in a deposition. Your attorneys and experts can participate in discovery proceedings without leaving the office.
Management Reporting
As an added value to our full range of reporting services, Alderson offers our unique management reporting services. Management reporting is invaluable to many of our clients, enabling them to assess expenditures related to a matter, recognize areas for cost containment and allocate budgets and track spending for a case. Reports are fully customizable, offering data filtered by any or all of the following variables:
- Location
- Law firm office
- Individual attorney
- Date Range
- Service item / product
- Any combination of the above
Our knowledgeable staff can work with you to identify and define your specific need, and best of all, management reporting is offered at no additional cost to our clients upon request.
FAQ’s
When can I expect your reporter to arrive?
Alderson’s court reporters arrive on site 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of your proceeding which provides the court reporters enough time to setup their equipment.
When can I expect Alderson’s videographer to arrive?
Alderson’s videographers arrive on site 60 minutes before the scheduled start time of your proceeding. It is particularly important to allow the videographers time to setup their equipment.
Can I schedule a court reporter from overseas?
Yes. Alderson specializes in finding you the most qualified reporter anywhere your case takes you.
Do I need software to use Alderson Online?
No. Alderson online is 100% web-based. All you need is Internet access, your password and an Alderson-supplied user ID.
How long can we store transcripts, etc., in the repository?
As long as your firm is taking depositions with Alderson or as instructed otherwise, we will maintain the repository for you. In addition, Alderson retains transcripts and videos for seven years at a minimum and we have transcripts dating back more than 16 years.
Do you back up information?
Absolutely. Alderson safeguards your information to the highest standards. In the unlikely event of a system failure, Alderson maintains redundant back-up systems to ensure that we are operational within 4-hours.
Is there a fee to store information in the repository, monthly maintenance charges, or set up costs?
No. Alderson’s online repository and joint calendar system are free of charge for clients taking depositions through Alderson.
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