How It Works

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Check for availability. Email me with details about the job: the number of pages, the type of testimony, and the deadline.

I will respond immediately and let you know if I am available. I will also confirm the details you provided, and provide you with the rate for my services. If you are not an established client, I will ask you to complete the Preferred Style Form and submit it to me before I begin work on your job. (I know that preferred format styles can vary among court reporters, and I want to be sure I get yours right!) I’ll keep this form on file for future jobs.

Send me the file (in PDF format). If the file is rather large, I ask that you please send it to me in chunks of 45-50 pages.

I will confirm receipt of the job and it goes on the clock whenever I receive it. Then I will get right to work on it. If I have questions, I will use your preferred method of contact. Ideally, we will continue to work together; and I will have fewer, if any, questions.

I will return your proofs by the agreed-upon deadline with all corrections clearly marked using iAnnotate. Unless you request otherwise, I will return only the pages showing corrections, thus making it easier for you, as well as saving you time.  At some point, I sincerely hope you will drop me a note with any feedback that might help me to better serve you.

Rates (based on 25 lines per page) 

Minimum charge: $10 for any transcript 

Standard: 48+ hours (normally, I aim for within 72 hours)—70¢/page 

Rush: 24-48 hours--$1.00/page 

Speed Rate: turnaround between 12-24 hours--$1.25/page (please check availability) 

Need it Now: less than 12 hours--$1.50 (definitely check availability)

Upcharges

Expert, technical, or ESL testimony can often be denser and requires some cross-referencing and slower reading. Therefore, as much as I enjoy my work, I will need to charge an additional 5¢-10¢ per page.

Payments are due within 10 days and can be made through Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. The initial invoice must be paid before the next job. Returning clients’ invoices are sent out the 1st and the 15th of the month. Payments are due in 14 days. 

Late fees— A 10% late fee will be applied at the next billing cycle (15 days after the date of the initial invoice).