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Remote Depositions During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 6, 2020 7:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

COVID-19, or coronavirus, has shut many of the nation’s courthouses down, and as people are transitioning to work-from-home environments, remote deposition services in Phoenix, AZ are more important than ever. Since we’ve all been cautioned to stay home to avoid the spread of COVID-19, lawyers have to get creative to avoid losing time and clients. For many attorneys, it’s hard to break the familiar habit of deposing witnesses while you’re in the same room. Most have been trained to follow a specific procedure—and procedural rules—that don’t always translate well to remote conferencing. However, if you consider this an opportunity to... View Article


We’ve Moved to Midtown and Expanded to North Phoenix

April 2, 2020 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Bartelt | Nix Reporting, LLC has been serving the Phoenix area since 1972, and we’re pleased to announce the latest developments in our business: we’ve moved and expanded our premises. We’re still the same group of highly trained, highly skilled court reporters and staff, but now it’s even easier to get to our court reporting firm in Phoenix, AZ. In fact, we’ve added a satellite location in order to conveniently host depositions and video conferences. Where to find us We’ve relocated our main office from Downtown Phoenix to Midtown Phoenix. In addition to our main office, we’ve also opened a... View Article


Deposition Tools: How We Use LiveNote, LiveLitigation and Zoom

March 19, 2020 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

As busy lawyers, a significant amount of time is spent traveling—to and from court, the office, other lawyers’ offices and meeting with clients. Today more than ever, it’s important to have videoconferencing solutions that allow users in multiple locations to be able to communicate. It’s both time- and money-saving, and provides a higher level of service to the client. Of course, given the sensitive, private information that litigation involves, using software with enhanced security is a must. At Bartelt | Nix Reporting, LLC, we use three different tools for video depositions in Phoenix, AZ. Here’s an overview of what they... View Article


Why Court Reporters Are Needed

February 20, 2020 11:04 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’re working in the legal system, chances are you know exactly why a court reporter is necessary. For those who are new to the process, or just curious about what the people at the front of the room typing furiously are doing, they might not seem all that important. However, a court reporting agency in Phoenix, AZ plays a bigger role in the system than you might initially believe. Getting a transcript In some states, it’s actually illegal to proceed without a court reporter present—they’re responsible for keeping a clear and accurate transcript of what happens during any procedure... View Article


How Do Court Reporters Transcribe?

February 6, 2020 11:04 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Watching a court reporter transcribe a courtroom proceeding is fascinating. How do they keep up with people talking so fast? Why does their keyboard look so strange? Are they really taking down everything that happens, even when multiple people are talking at once? Wouldn’t it be faster just to take digital recordings? Court reporting services are a key part of legal proceedings in Phoenix, AZ. Here’s a brief overview of how these professionals do their jobs. What are court reporters used for? In the practice of law, having clear and accurate transcripts of proceedings is an important part of any... View Article