Christine Harrell
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Articles by this Author
Medical Testimony is a Challenge
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 07/20/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Taking down technical testimony can be challenging for brand new or less experienced court reporters. Medical terminology in particular can be difficult because not only is the reporter hearing new words that are not in their dictionaries, the speaker is usually very familiar with them.
Are Court Reporters Only In Court?
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 07/20/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Court reporters take down verbatim conversations and proceedings both inside and outside of the legal world. While some of what they do is outside of the courthouse, their primary clients are attorneys that request a variety of court reporting services.
What Do Court Reporters Do Besides Legal Proceedings?
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 07/20/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
On television shows, court reporters are always depicted as the person taking down testimony in a court trial. While legal testimony is one forum where they are found, they also provide verbatim transcription of many other types of proceedings that have nothing to do with a courtroom.
Some States Considering Digital Court Reporting
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 07/20/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Every few years, one or two more states entertain the idea of converting their court systems from court officials or stenographers to sophisticated digital recording systems that will keep a record of all proceedings.
Why Do Court Reporters Interrupt People When They Are Talking?
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/18/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
During a legal deposition or court proceeding, court reporters sometimes interrupt the witness or the attorneys when they are speaking. While some people may think they are being rude or annoying, the truth is, they are simply doing their job.
What to Wear to Court
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/18/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Most people do not spend time in a courtroom unless they are employed in the legal profession or work in law enforcement. Having to appear in court can be intimidating, because most people do not know what to expect.
Delays In Lawsuit Settlement Payments Create Problems for Plaintiffs
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/18/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
When a defendant agrees to a lawsuit settlement, they may have a limited amount of funding for access to the payments for the plaintiff. This often happens when the settlement amount is very large.
How to Behave in a Courtroom
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/17/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Those receiving a court summons to appear before a judge should take it seriously. Failure to show up in court under order of a subpoena or summons will result in a variety of consequences, from being found guilty to having a capias issued on the person failing to appear.
Attorney Tips for Legal Video Depositions
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/17/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
When attorneys take legal video depositions, it is to preserve a witness' testimony before trial. That person may not be available on the trial date, or the lawyers may want to show their testimony to other people.
Reducing Challenges In Children's Legal Depositions
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/2/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Sometimes children are witnesses in legal cases. Different states have different laws about the deposition testimony of minors.
What Is a Word Index from Court Reporters?
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 06/2/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
A word index is a list of terms used in a legal transcript. It is a form of litigation support to help attorneys find particular testimony in the transcription of deposition or court proceedings.
5 Reasons People Need a Personal Injury Attorney
- By Christine Harrell
- Published 05/13/2010
- Legal
- Unrated
Being injured can be a life-changing experience. Many injuries can lay a victim up for weeks or months, cause the loss of a job and maybe even lead to bankruptcy due to unpaid bills and mounting medical costs.
