Bigger is not always better. There is a common misconception that the biggest firms are the best. That’s not true in the court reporting world. Actually, for us, smaller is better. Rules and regulations change per state. You need a smaller firm that is part of a national network. This will give you the
Preparing for your first deposition can be a source of stress and anxiety. Yet, learning how to carry out a deposition is a crucial process for attorneys. Depositions are perhaps the most important proceeding in a civil case. The facts you obtain during the deposition will lay the foundation for the rest of the
Three Key Qualities for Being a Successful Court Reporter There are some specific qualities that make a court reporter successful. Some reporters are born with it. Others must develop these qualities over time with hard work and dedication. In either case, court reporters that fail to hone these skills often find themselves unable to
How Crucial are Court Reporters to the Court Process? In a courtroom full of judicial officers, attorneys and litigants it can be easy to overlook a court reporter. However, this does not diminish the role of the court stenographer. Court reporters are the custodians of the records, meaning that it is their responsibility to ensure
Transcriptionist vs. Stenographer Isn’t a stenographer the same thing as a transcriptionist? Although the two career fields seem synonymous, they are many differences between them. In the most general sense, court reporters, or stenographers, work extensively in the legal field. On the other hand, transcribers are employed by a wider variety of agencies and
Ken Combs of Combs Reporting, Shares His Heart-Stopping Tales From a 1970's Courtroom Do you think court reporting sounds boring? Those familiar with the profession can tell you it is definitely not! A court reporter San Francisco could witness many shocking events in the course of his or her career. In some cases, stenographers have
How the Stenotype Machine Helps Court Reporters Keep Up in the Courtroom It's a common assumption that court reporters use typewriters or laptops to record proceedings. Most people don't get close enough to a reporter to realize that a very special device is used instead. This equipment is known as a stenograph machine. At its
New to Court Reporting? Try Shadowing a Seasoned Professional Considering a career in court reporting? Now is a great time. There are shortages across America for qualified reporters. However, before signing up, be forewarned that the path is not for the faint of heart. Combs Reporting allows you to sit in on an actual
You may have heard necessity is the mother of invention, and so it was with shorthand. In 63 BC, Marcus Tiro, a Roman slave, was assigned the task of following Cicero to record his spoken words as notes. In desperation, Marcus developed a quick writing technique to keep up with his master's speech. Around 1180,
Who do Court Reporters Work for? The title court reporter is a little misleading. The name implies that court reporters work solely for the courts. Yet, in reality, reporters may work for a wide variety of employers. Generally, a stenographer chooses to work as an official reporter or a freelancer. However, there are reporters
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