Cite’s vision for 2025 is clear and straightforward. By prioritizing the well-being of both our reporters and clients, we believe organic growth will follow naturally. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service while fostering meaningful, personal relationships. As we continue to grow as a boutique firm, we remain dedicated to placing our reporters at the ..read more

Take your discovery and trial prep to a new level using Picture-in-Picture technology.PiP tech has been an effective addition to video depositions for many years now; however, we believe it is vastly underutilized. It’s time to ditch the headache of managing paper exhibits and go digital. Not only does this service streamline your trial preparation ..read more

Cite proudly produced this How-To video for The Montgomery County Bar Association.  The Phelps-Price Justice Center in Montgomery, Alabama recently upgraded the trial technology available to all attorneys in their courtrooms. The goal was to demonstrate how to effectively utilize the provided equipment to present your case to a jury.  If the available technology seems ..read more

At Cite, we just have more fun. We definitely take the slogan “Work hard, play hard” seriously. Everyone is valued; not just for their expertise, but as individuals and friends — with lives outside the office. We believe in creating personal relationships with our court reporters. They can call on us with any questions and ..read more

Cite hosted and sponsored its first Continued Legal Education series free of charge in Huntsville, Alabama. Attorneys throughout North Alabama gathered at the Embassy Suites for the event. Following the success of the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Digital Courtroom CLE in October, Cite decided to livestream this event via a Zoom Webinar for those who ..read more

The Montgomery County Bar Association along with Circuit Court Judge Johnny Hardwick hosted a Continuing Legal Education event to demonstrate how to move away from paper in the digital age. The court has been encouraging litigators to use their online systems for all processing and paperwork needs.  This CLE was split into four different segments ..read more

Joe Schell, Cite Founder, speaking at Alabama State Bar’s Mid-Year Meeting Last week, Cite founder Joe Schell had the privilege of speaking before the Alabama State Bar’s Mid-Year Meeting.  Joined by panel members Judge Burt Smithart, attorney Leon Hampton Jr., and two Alabama Court Reporters Association members, Joe spoke on the dangers of digitalizing court reporting.  Specifically, Joe focused on how the lack of a reporter’s presence during a deposition can deeply affect the accuracy of transcripts.  From lines of transcription with unknown speakers to mumbled testimony, avoi ..read more

Joe Schell, Cite co-founder, at the NELA 2022 conference. Recently, Cite co-founder, Joe Schell had the honor of speaking before the National Employment Lawyers Association’s Spring Seminar in Chicago, IL.   During his lecture, Joe spoke on the importance of technology in today’s courtroom, specifically highlighting how preparation is the key to success when it comes to trial technology. To elaborate on this, Joe pointed back to the first televised U.S. Presidential Debate between future Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. While examining this historic debate, Joe mentioned that ..read more

From circuit courts to superior court, official court reporters are needed for their transcription services in all types of settings. They may be used for depositions, hearings, civil cases and grand jury proceedings. Court reporters are absolutely crucial to court proceedings. Court reporters transcribe all dialogue spoken in court using a stenographer. The verbatim record becomes part of the official court record, which can be used as evidence in future hearings and depositions. Attorneys and other law professionals use the official record to contribute to their arguments or as a primary sou ..read more

Lawyers and attorneys are having to think fast and implement creative and innovative solutions for remote proceedings. Litigators face unique challenges as they seek to serve their clients and align with best practice. For the most part, this has meant activating technology. Courtroom technology has been in place—in various forms and levels of sophistication—for generations. In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, legal practices nationwide have fast-tracked their implementation of available tech. One of the most common platforms now in use is Zoom for video conferencing.  Many states h ..read more