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The LeXFactor and eCourt Reporters

Click Here to Listen to the LeXFactor Podcast now! In this episode of The LeXFactor, a lawfully good podcast, our podcast studio is once again populated with special guests. Special guest hosts Randy Schorfheide (Lexicon Sr. Manager of PR & Communications) and Scott Brennan (Lexicon CEO) welcome Karen Renee, President, and Judy Gerulat, Vice President, from eCourt Reporters to talk about “adapting and […]

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Texts, Phone Calls, E-Mails, Social Media Blasts…THERE’S A BETTER WAY!

Tired of the endless search for certified court reporters? THE PROBLEM: Phone Calls Text Messages E-mail Blasts Social Media Posts Unknown Charges at Time of Booking Lack of Communication with Court Reporter Unknown Qualifications of Court Reporter There is a better way! Stop the madness and take advantage of efficiency! THE SOLUTION: Search Our Database […]

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Search for Certified Court Reporters by Name!

Have you received outstanding service from a court reporter or legal videographer in the past? Find their services again instantly with our custom search-by-name feature! eCourt Reporters is the only platform of its kind to provide paralegals and attorneys the ability to search and schedule court reporters by name. You’ve established a great relationship with a court reporter, and now with […]

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Where in the World are the Deposition Transcripts?

HAVE YOUR DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS BEEN SENT AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE?  As more local court reporting firms are acquired by large corporations, knowing who has access to deposition transcripts is becoming crucial for client-centered law firms.  Outsourcing transcription services for legal proceedings is risky business as sensitive, confidential client information can be compromised. In attempts to […]

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Pro Bono Court Reporting Services

Pro bono is a shortened Latin term meaning “for the public good.” Every lawyer, regardless of professional prominence or workload, has a responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay. Stressful times encourages Americans to do good and personal involvement in the problems of the disadvantaged can be one of the most rewarding […]

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Are Your Deposition Transcripts Certified?

Deposition transcripts are a record of legal proceedings, but more importantly, they are crucial tools in court cases.  With rapid market changes in technology, certified transcripts are at risk. Simply put, the authenticity of a transcript requires certified court reporters.  Anything less than certified court reporters risk admissibility of transcripts in court. Rules of professional […]

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Paralegals Say It Best

As lawyers get back to pre-COVID levels with civil cases, family law cases are still lagging behind. The nationwide trend is taking shape, but so much more needs to be accomplished. Law firms are now utilizing many different tools to complete tasks that were available previously but not considered ideal. Conducting legal proceedings via video […]

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Court Reporting & Captioning Week!

WHEREAS, court reporters and captioners are preserving members’ words and actions; and WHEREAS, court reporters and captioners are responsible for the closed captioning seen on television, at sporting stadiums, and other community and educational settings, bringing information to millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans every day. February 6th through the 13th is 2021 Court Reporting […]

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A Better User Experience

At eCourt Reporters we listen to our users! Whether you’re a service provider or a scheduler, we continually move forward with our award-winning technology for a better user experience! eCourt Reporters’ marketplace enables law firms, government entities, and court reporting agencies to search, select, and schedule court reporters and legal videographers directly for legal proceedings […]

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Remote Deposition Services

With remote deposition services in high demand, eCourt Reporters is your only source to search, select, and schedule vetted, certified court reporters and legal videographers direct in less than five minutes! Choose the best-suited service provider with upfront pricing, listing of certifications, 5-star ratings, years of experience, and on-demand availability. eCourt Reporters

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Veterans Day

Tabak Law is doing great things for our veterans. Jim Brzezinski shares what has become his life’s work in helping veterans on WTMJ620 with John Mercure. Transcription provided by eCourt Reporters, Inc. The Sunday Sip JOHN MERCURE:  Welcome to the Sunday Sip, I’m John Mercure joined by my friend Jim Brzezinski, partner at Tabak Law, […]

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Paralegal Benefits

As lawyers get back to pre-COVID levels with civil cases, family law cases are still lagging behind. The nationwide trend is taking shape, but so much more needs to be accomplished. Law firms are now utilizing many different tools to complete tasks that were available previously but not considered ideal. Conducting legal proceedings via video […]

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Pivot to Remote Deposition Services

Making business decisions doesn’t always happen in the office, especially now! President Karen Renee and Vice President Judy Gerulat of eCourt Reporters make some of their best business implementation on a Harley-Davidson ride. COVID-19 means changes in every business, this includes the legal industry. BizTimes featured eCourt Reporters’ founders regarding the importance of pivots made […]

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Social Security Disability and COVID-19

John Mercure with WTMJ 620 interviewed Lauren Zwirlein from Tabak Law regarding social security disability benefits and COVID-19. Transcription provided by eCourt Reporters. JOHN MERCURE:  I’m John Mercure, welcome to the Sunday Sip.  We’re joined by our friend Lauren Zwirlein, attorney at Tabak Law.  Thank you so much for being with us, Lauren.  LAUREN ZWIRLEIN:  […]

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Must-Use Tool for Law Firms

Assure your clients that you are using every tool possible to ensure professional legal services at the best price. eCourt Reporters is a free service for law firms to be as thorough in selecting the best-suited court reporter as clients are in selecting best-suited legal representation. Now, more than ever, clients that are involved in […]

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Litigation Clients Deserve Due Process

As remote legal proceedings have grown, some civil court cases have come to a grinding halt. Cook County, Illinois is struggling to keep the civil hearing process moving along. The backlog is growing in the courthouses and frustration is setting in. Court reporters are offering their individual video conference accounts to provide a means for […]

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Initial Survey Results Are In!

How has your law firm been affected by the COVID-19 epidemic? COVID-19 has changed the way many are doing business with everything from remote services involving video connections to no-touch delivery services. Law firms are adjusting as well with only 17.6% scheduling in-office depositions while 82.4% are not scheduling any in-office depositions. In a recent […]

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Diligent Dozen at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

MADISON, Wis. – Finalists representing diverse tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early stage economy have recorded their presentations for online viewing as part of the 17th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The four-month-long contest culminates during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. To register for the full conference, which features speakers, panels, chat rooms and virtual “booths” […]

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Just the Bulb Podcast Interviews eCourt Reporters

Host and founder of Just the Bulb, Caleb Dykema, uses his experience with multiple startups to provide the guidance and resources listeners need to turn their “bulb into business”! The podcast also features entrepreneur and business owner guests who started with “just the bulb” to share their insights and advice. Recently, Caleb interviewed eCourt Reporters‘ […]

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Video Conferencing in the Stay-At-Home Era

We understand most attorneys are struggling with conducting remote depositions, and while this remote work may not be the ideal situation, it is how we are able to manage during this crisis.  We address the same concerns from the attorneys’ and court reporters’ point of view. Attorneys are slow to go all in with conducting […]

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Making a Difference with Legal Technology

Creating the important relationship between court reporters and lawyers is one of the biggest tasks eCourt Reporters strives to accomplish. Legal technology is a wonderful thing, and when it improves lives, the results are extremely rewarding. Want to learn more about direct-connect technology? eCourt Reporters is open for business with remote services! As we are venturing into new territory with the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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eCourt Reporters is Proud to Join Casetext

Another great partnership is formed! As eCourt Reporters continues to grow in the legal industry, the partnership with Casetext takes another step in the right direction for great benefits to law firms. Over 4,500 law firms trust Casetext for their legal research.  With the recent partnership, eCourt Reporters provides the law firms direct access to certified, vetted […]

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Remote Court Reporting Services – Tech Tip III

eCourt Reporters will be providing tips to help court reporters and law firms transition to the current need for remote court reporting services. (Access to Tech Tip I and Tech Tip II)  Checklist for conducting video conference. Host checklist Check audio and video speeds/stability. (Use, for example, speedcheck.org) Position camera at eye level. To avoid feedback, […]

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Remote Court Reporting Services – Tech Tip II

eCourt Reporters will be providing tips to help court reporters and law firms transition to the current need for remote court reporting services. (Click here if you missed Tech Tip I) You’ve chosen a video conference software, what’s next? Do multiple pretests with friends and family. Host checklist. Include an email to a personal email address […]

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