Agency Not Paying Any Copy Money if the Transcript is a Minimum Transcript - CSRNation2024-03-29T11:22:14Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/agency-not-paying-any-copy?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1116907&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello, Allen. And Merry Chris…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-25:1736041:Comment:11169072009-12-25T06:14:47.727ZMary Ann Payonkhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryAnnPayonkCSRRDRCCPCBC
Hello, Allen. And Merry Christmas, by the way .. it's 1:12 a.m., and Santa's come and gone here in Washington, D.C. As you may know, the state of reporting here in DC, VA, MD is out of control, both on the reporter side and the agency side. We are desperate for state licensure, certification requirements, either, or both. Putting some agencies' and reporters' asses on the line would be fine by me!<br />
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M.A.
Hello, Allen. And Merry Christmas, by the way .. it's 1:12 a.m., and Santa's come and gone here in Washington, D.C. As you may know, the state of reporting here in DC, VA, MD is out of control, both on the reporter side and the agency side. We are desperate for state licensure, certification requirements, either, or both. Putting some agencies' and reporters' asses on the line would be fine by me!<br />
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M.A. Just as additional informatio…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-25:1736041:Comment:11169042009-12-25T03:06:39.581ZG. Allen Sonntaghttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/GAllenSonntag
Just as additional information, in AZ the reporter is required to know what the agency bills to the client so they can do the math and make sure that the anticontracting price differential is met. It's the license holder's responsibility to verify; and if the agency violates the rules and the reporter permits it by inaction or not knowing, it's the Certified Reporter's ass that's on the line. Now, that's a harsh rule but is, in fact, the law in AZ.<br />
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One always needs to check the rules rules…
Just as additional information, in AZ the reporter is required to know what the agency bills to the client so they can do the math and make sure that the anticontracting price differential is met. It's the license holder's responsibility to verify; and if the agency violates the rules and the reporter permits it by inaction or not knowing, it's the Certified Reporter's ass that's on the line. Now, that's a harsh rule but is, in fact, the law in AZ.<br />
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One always needs to check the rules rules when they are statutory, not bank on some else's opinion.<br />
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AllenS Could you let me also know wh…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-15:1736041:Comment:11158332009-12-15T20:37:29.122ZSuzanne Stotzhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/SuzanneStotz
Could you let me also know which agency this was?<br />
you can email me: suzannestotz2@comcast.net
Could you let me also know which agency this was?<br />
you can email me: suzannestotz2@comcast.net Debera,
It's been my experie…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-14:1736041:Comment:11156522009-12-14T14:22:17.208ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
Debera,<br />
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It's been my experience in California (since '82) that agencies have NEVER told reporters what they charge to attorneys. It's a strict page rate in Cali, end of story. If you're waiting to get out of the dark, it might take a while. I don't think it's going to change anytime soon.<br />
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And as far as what other reporters are making, this site is going to be your best bet to find that out. But I'd say find the going regional rate that's comparable with your skill level and stick to your…
Debera,<br />
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It's been my experience in California (since '82) that agencies have NEVER told reporters what they charge to attorneys. It's a strict page rate in Cali, end of story. If you're waiting to get out of the dark, it might take a while. I don't think it's going to change anytime soon.<br />
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And as far as what other reporters are making, this site is going to be your best bet to find that out. But I'd say find the going regional rate that's comparable with your skill level and stick to your guns. In this market we're unfortunately in, however, it's my experience that very few reporters can command top dollar day in and day out. Could you please e-mail me th…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-14:1736041:Comment:11156282009-12-14T05:09:07.194ZHeather Coinerhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/HeatherCoiner
Could you please e-mail me the name of this firm? I've done a fair amount of work in the S.F. area and don't want to get stuck in that situation:) mixeddog@aol.com
Could you please e-mail me the name of this firm? I've done a fair amount of work in the S.F. area and don't want to get stuck in that situation:) mixeddog@aol.com Are you ever right there, Jen…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-13:1736041:Comment:11155362009-12-13T22:41:29.095ZMary Ann Payonkhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MaryAnnPayonkCSRRDRCCPCBC
Are you ever right there, Jennie! Think about it ... court reporters generate a page-numbered transcript. The fees are X times the number of pages. Leaving aside the reformatting lawsuits that are ongoing against a couple reporting agencies, and all those extra charges that are tacked onto a transcript as "administrative fees," oh, and whether or not to charge transcript page rates for the condensed transcript and word index ... leaving those aside for a minute, you take the number of pages…
Are you ever right there, Jennie! Think about it ... court reporters generate a page-numbered transcript. The fees are X times the number of pages. Leaving aside the reformatting lawsuits that are ongoing against a couple reporting agencies, and all those extra charges that are tacked onto a transcript as "administrative fees," oh, and whether or not to charge transcript page rates for the condensed transcript and word index ... leaving those aside for a minute, you take the number of pages times the page rate and it's easy and obvious to figure out if someone's been charged accurately for the work of the court reporter. On the other hand, for attys who charge in 15-minute increments and can bill out more in a week than there are HOURS in a week (including nights and weekends!), I'm with you: The nerve! Well put, Jennie.<br />
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M.A. Meanwhile, Debera, those atto…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-13:1736041:Comment:11154812009-12-13T12:01:23.188ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Meanwhile, Debera, those attorneys -- most of them, if not all -- require prospective clients to post money in an escrow account before the attorney does one thing for them. The attorney withdraws money out of the escrow account willy-nilly, and before long, the client gets a message from the attorney that the escrow account has run dry. If the client wants the attorney to continue on the case, they have to desposit more money in the escrow account.<br />
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Most times, the client doesn't even know…
Meanwhile, Debera, those attorneys -- most of them, if not all -- require prospective clients to post money in an escrow account before the attorney does one thing for them. The attorney withdraws money out of the escrow account willy-nilly, and before long, the client gets a message from the attorney that the escrow account has run dry. If the client wants the attorney to continue on the case, they have to desposit more money in the escrow account.<br />
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Most times, the client doesn't even know what work the attorney has done, how much it cost, until the well runs dry. Attorneys are the biggest culprits of deep pockets, and they have the NERVE to question a court reporter's wage.<br />
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As a caveat, my father was an attorney, general practice, and he would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how attorneys charge their clients today. It should be illegal. Lawyers are worse than credit card companies when it comes to their so-called "services." My experience has been that I…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-13:1736041:Comment:11154802009-12-13T11:56:15.873ZDebera Anne Doranhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DeberaAnneDoran
My experience has been that I always feel like I am in the dark when it comes to what agencies charge attorneys. The agency MIGHT tell me, but can I believe them? And how do I know what other reporters are making with an agency when I rarely see another reporter, given the seclusion of our working habits? I know for a fact that attorneys think reporters make a ton of money, but I suspect they think reporters are getting 80 to 100% of the bill they receive from the agency. And we reporters all…
My experience has been that I always feel like I am in the dark when it comes to what agencies charge attorneys. The agency MIGHT tell me, but can I believe them? And how do I know what other reporters are making with an agency when I rarely see another reporter, given the seclusion of our working habits? I know for a fact that attorneys think reporters make a ton of money, but I suspect they think reporters are getting 80 to 100% of the bill they receive from the agency. And we reporters all know THAT doesn't happen! Can you e-mail me the firm yo…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-12:1736041:Comment:11153582009-12-12T16:40:35.945ZRosalie DeLeonardishttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/RosalieHenshall
Can you e-mail me the firm you're suing at bigrotoo@aol.com.
Can you e-mail me the firm you're suing at bigrotoo@aol.com. Hello can you private message…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-12:1736041:Comment:11153532009-12-12T16:13:30.321ZChancey Hopehttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/ChanceyHope
Hello can you private message me with the name of that agency. I took two jobs from an agency on here and just paid an attorney to sue them. I checked public record and saw they had been sued last year for not paying a reporter. I wish I had done that search before I took that job. The amount they owe me is over $1,000.00.
Hello can you private message me with the name of that agency. I took two jobs from an agency on here and just paid an attorney to sue them. I checked public record and saw they had been sued last year for not paying a reporter. I wish I had done that search before I took that job. The amount they owe me is over $1,000.00.