THE VIDEOGRAPHER WORKS WITH AND FOR THE COURT REPORTER

[Jacob Florez]

It’s rare for a law firm to have a direct relationship with a videographer or video agency. Most law firms request videographers from a court reporting agency. So, my advice to all videographers is, 

The videographer works with and for the court reporter. 

I thought it was self-evident from my first deposition in 2008, “Hello, my name is Mr. Videographer, and I represent the Court Reporting Agency.” So, I’ll admit my bias for the court reporter and joke that she’s, “the boss of me.” They’ll laugh and decline the responsibilities of management, but the court reporter is the leader on site. Batman and Robin! 

“She can do my job, but I can’t do her job.” 

Give the reporter your vote. When she wants a break – you want a break. When she wants to power through – you want to power through. Cater the court reporter, be a excellent work assistant, and help the agency retain BOTH the attorney AND stenographer. You’ll be the “good videographer,” and clients will request you. 

Videographers are technical-minded, so I'm reminding my peers to show greater customer service expertise. Treat all parties with warm respect, dress sharp, smell lovely, make a good first impression, then be a polite introvert during the deposition and seek the compliment, “I forgot you were there.” (And the video looks great :) 

If I can help your team, please contact me. I’m available to cover online, in-person, or hybrid video depositions for Los Angeles, California. Thank you very much! Good luck, 

Jacob Florez - Videographer / CA Notary #2365264 

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