When you need to conduct a deposition outside of your local area, how do you schedule a court reporter? Maybe you’ve scheduled many out-of-town depositions in your career, but maybe you haven’t. Whether you’re an attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant, let’s discuss some of the options you have.

The first and best call you can make is to your local court reporting firm. If your regular court reporting firm doesn’t cover the area to which you’ll be traveling, they will likely be able to refer you to a trusted firm in the area. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to call your local court reporting firm first when scheduling an out-of-state deposition:

•    Quality – You get a quality court reporter no matter where you are going in the country.
•    Convenience – If your court reporting firm regularly sets up out-of-state depositions, they’ll have a database of court reporters and videographers they know and trust. Plus, whenever you have a question about a deposition transcript or need a replacement copy, you’ll only have one number to call.
•    Predictability – Your regular court reporting firm can communicate your standard order and standard order format to the out-of-state firm, so you can rest easy knowing you’ll get exactly what you need.
In addition, you should consider whether you need to travel to take the deposition. Because of advances in technology, depositions are being taken by videoconference more frequently than ever. Legal Media Experts has been on the cutting edge of implementing deposition videoconference technology. The platforms we utilizeare secure, offer HD video and audio, real-time streaming text, easy document sharing for exhibits and more.

If you’re in need of a court reporter in North Carolina and your local firm doesn’t cover the area or if they’re  unable to provide you with a referral, you can depend on Chapel Hill Court Reporting Services to provide experienced, certified court reporters and videographers.  We are based out of Chapel Hill but cover Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Fayetteville.  Book your next out-of-state deposition with confidence, book with Chapel Hill Court Reporting Services!