Arbitration and mediation are crucial alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods that enable parties involved in a legal conflict to reach a settlement without resorting to traditional court procedures. In Phoenix, as in other legal communities, the demand for skilled professionals who can report on arbitration and mediation proceedings has grown significantly. Attorneys involved in arbitration and mediation rely on accurate, impartial, and comprehensive records to ensure that the outcomes of these private proceedings are clearly documented and legally sound. The role of reporters in arbitration and mediation is essential in ensuring that both the letter and the spirit of the... View Article
If you’re getting ready to hold an arbitration proceeding, it’s in your best interest to hire a court reporter to record everything. Arbitration recordings in Phoenix, AZ protect the record in the event that one party decides to appeal or otherwise contest the outcome. Even though arbitrations are legally binding—and are usually presided over by attorneys and mediators—there’s always the opportunity for miscommunication. If you want to avoid further litigation, hiring a court reporter is the best way to protect witnesses, clients and the overall proceedings. What is arbitration? Arbitration, like mediation, is a form of alternative dispute resolution. That... View Article
Not all legal proceedings require court reporters—but maybe they should. Court reporters are highly trained professionals who are sworn to provide a true, accurate and precise record of proceedings, including arbitrations. Arbitrations don’t require court reporters, and one will not be appointed to your case, but the smart lawyer will make sure they have a court reporter available. Why? Human memory is faulty, and notes taken during the proceedings are no substitute for a verbatim written record of everything that was said. In addition to making sure there’s clarity during the actual proceedings, it can help in case the parties... View Article
