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Using Technology To Be Better, Faster And More Cost- Effective Than the Competition

By Rich Vasquez and Muffy Mallory
July 31, 2006

Superior representation during litigation involves more than persuasion, skill and mastery of the law. It means getting a favorable outcome while being better, faster and more cost-effective than the competition. One of the ways we have been able to achieve litigation success is by partnering with tech-savvy service providers. We have been able to strengthen our position and efficiency by working with a reporting firm that has access to the latest technology for exhibit bundling, on-demand Web access and transcript management. Other paralegals and attorneys in our firm have taken notice ' as have the client and opposing counsel.

More Than Transcripts

Court-reporting agencies that merely provide a transcript have been viewed as a cost center by clients. Fortunately, some court-reporting agencies are more sophisticated, and offer a myriad of services to accelerate and enhance the value a law firm can provide to its clients. A subset of those agencies also brings in-depth knowledge of how attorneys can use legal technology to gain a competitive edge.

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