Do you have a hearing, deposition, or trial coming up soon? Will your experts and client(s) be expected to provide testimony? As an attorney, your job entails research, planning, and preparing yourself for impending proceedings, but it also includes preparing your client(s) and experts for their big day in court. It’s […]
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In the Land of Law, there are a number of things considered integral to the management of a successful lawsuit. Calendaring is certainly at the top, as is a healthy understanding of statutes, caselaw, and the rules of procedure. Another important item is strategy—one cannot build a proper claim or defense without it. Yet, […]
There’s no doubt about it—we all have something amazing to share with the world. Yet, some of us suffer from crippling shyness and introversion, two traits that don’t exactly cater to the business philosophy of “see and be seen”. While it’s true that the business (and legal) world pushes entrepreneurs and law firm partners […]
Ever reach a point where you just…hit a wall? We’re speaking metaphorically, of course, but say you’ve been working on a case or in a particular type of law for a while and suddenly you look up and it’s like the Shawshank Redemption—there’s fifteen feet of concrete around you and you’ve got nothing […]
You read that right. Encouraging your employees to lead a healthy lifestyle can increase your firm or business’ productivity. Good physical health not only decreases the incidence of absence among workers, it also stimulates good mental health. Scientific research shows that healthier employees outperform their less than healthy counterparts. They are more productive, keep […]
As you embark on 2018, it’s important to look back and reflect on the past year to see what you have learned, what has worked for you and your business, and perhaps more importantly, what has not. Outlining your successes and your failures can be a very rewarding experience. It can contribute to growth and help you […]
Expedited Transcripts: If a transcript is ordered on an expedited or rush basis, the per-page rate can increase by 20 to 100 percent per page depending on the time of the requested delivery. It will be more expensive to order daily delivery of a transcript versus two or three day delivery. If you do need […]
Stenography has been around for decades. However, the steno machines of yesteryear are almost unrecognizable from the modern, sleek and dynamic machines and methods currently employed by court reporters. Court reporting firms around the nation as well as the courts have tried different methods of creating a record and it always comes back […]
While the comic above is humorous, it is also extremely true! Paralegals are an indispensable part of any good law practice. From assisting in research to preparing affidavits, good paralegals can turn a mediocre practice into an efficient, smooth-running office, helping clients feel more secure in working with the practice’s lawyers. How do you become […]
Depositions can make or break a case. Creating a winning record is a team effort for the Court Reporter and the Attorney. Below are five tips for lawyers from Select Court Reporters, Inc. in Orlando, Florida to make sure your depositions, hearings, and trials are accurately and efficiently reported.