In today’s digital age, legal professionals are increasingly turning to web-based deposition services to streamline their processes and enhance efficiency. These services leverage the power of the internet to facilitate virtual meetings, document sharing, and real-time transcription, among other functionalities. This blog explores the numerous advantages of opting for web-based deposition services over traditional methods, highlighting how they can benefit law firms, attorneys, and their clients. Convenience and Accessibility One of the primary advantages of web-based deposition services is the convenience they offer. Instead of requiring all parties to be physically present in the same location, these services enable participants... View Article
Client confidentiality remains an ethical obligation and priority in law offices. As remote depositions and conferences become the norm, the situation causes new issues regarding security for Zoom meetings. Zoom security for lawyers requires special handling, since mistakes can lead to bar complaints. Here are seven tips to keep your Zoom meetings secure: Protect with a password: Zoom allows you to password-protect your meetings. Set up a user ID and a unique password for every participant. They will need both to attend the meeting. Send the password through an email or text. Once you conclude the meeting, retire that password... View Article
Zoom has become a vital business tool in the current COVID-19 atmosphere, and the legal community has been no exception. Remote deposition services are in high demand in Phoenix, AZ and beyond because, while the wheels of justice roll slowly, they never completely stop—even during a pandemic. If your firm decides Zoom is a viable option for depositions, Bartelt | Nix Reporting, LLC can help. Here are six tips for running a deposition via Zoom: Take a webinar: Zoom is an instinctive platform, but it does have its quirks. A Zoom 101 webinar will prove helpful if this is your... View Article
Videoconferencing technology is a huge boon to the modern legal practice. Not only is it great for attorneys who need to work remotely, but it can also be used for video depositions, eliminating the need for clients or attorneys to travel as often. Although it’s always preferable to have a witness in the room for your deposition, clients and witnesses appreciate not having to schedule additional travel. Having a live video and audio feed is incredibly useful for everyone involved. At Bartelt | Nix Reporting, LLC, we love to work with videoconferencing clients. Our goal is to embrace technology and... View Article
Attorneys and court reporters spend a lot of time in conference rooms conducting meetings, having consultations, running depositions or taking care of closings for business and real estate transactions. Given how much of the job involves meeting in these conference rooms, it’s always important to have reminders of the types of conference room etiquette you should practice, especially when you consider these conference rooms are almost always shared spaces. So, with this in mind, here are some tips from a legal videographer in Phoenix, AZ about how you can improve your conference room etiquette: Schedule your rooms in advance: Don’t... View Article
