Freedom Court Reporting Blog

Media coverage for yourself or your company can be a dream come true. Exposure to a larger audience via newspapers, magazines or television can lead to new clients and opportunities. If a reporter or editor comes calling, make it a positive experience for all:

1. Requests for information and photos, interviews and even completed articles are not guarantees. A lot can happen between the time an article is written and the time it goes to press. Breaking news, editorial overrides and even increased ad sales can bump your story. For your sake, don’t talk about any news stories before they’re in print.
2. Meet deadlines and be available. Reporters are on deadline, and when you work with one, you are on deadline, too. Make time for interviews and info requests – you don’t want to miss an opportunity by not paying attention to the calendar.
3. Be kind. Reporters and editors are more inclined to call again if the first story was a positive working experience.
4. Fact check. While most reporters won’t allow you to read the story before it goes to print, they will often let you read your quotes. Feel free to ask, especially if you’re talking about sensitive or highly technical subjects.
5. Let the publication break the news first. Don’t discuss the story on your website or blog until the media outlet has published the story. Spoilers are not appreciated. However, once the story is public, feel free to mention it via your website, social media or word of mouth. The publication will appreciate your help spreading the word, and your clients can learn from the tips and info you share.

When it comes to court reporting, Freedom Court Reporting has much to offer. Here are just a few of the reasons to choose our services:

• Quality & Quantity: There is always a Freedom court reporter near you, and our work is verified by a quality control specialist with 25 years of experience.

• Value: We don’t stretch or pad your transcripts. Transcript lines per page and characters per line meet or exceed the standard for the state in which the deposition is taken. Freedom reporters produce a quality transcript for a reasonable price.

• Additional Services at no Additional Cost: Concordance pages, online storage and deposition suites where available are offered as a courtesy to all of our clients. Search your stored or reprint any exhibits or invoices that you need with our online office and repository. Use our Alabama deposition suites in Birmingham, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and Mobile, or let us schedule one for you anywhere you need to take a deposition.

• Video Conferencing: Freedom is the only Alabama court reporting firm with its own video conference bridge. Connect with colleagues and clients throughout the state, country or world by using our network or that of one of our affiliates.

• Scheduling: Give your secretary or paralegal a break by letting our scheduling team arrange your deposition rooms, conference calls, or anything else you might need in your litigation practice.

* Freedom transcripts have 23 or 25 lines per page, depending on the standard format in the state where the deposition is taken or as requested by the client. We require a minimum of 46-48 characters per line, and many of our reporters use 50+ characters per line. Charges end at the certificate page and the client is not charged additionally for index pages included in the transcript.