Very Briefly...
When you need a deposition taken, you need to have the name and number of a qualified and trustworthy court reporter in your Rolodex. And hopefully, that name is mine, Jennifer Strader Blalock, BA, CVR. Rest assured, if you allow me to handle that next proceeding for you, I promise that you will never have to call me and ask where your transcript is. Set up a depo with Blalock Reporting Services and the rest will be easy.
Since I work mainly on my own, unless there is a conflict of dates or times, I can deliver more personalized service to you and your firm. And I promise to never book more work than I can deliver within my two-week maximum turnaround. When conflicts arise, and they often do, I have several other freelance reporters I can call who will help me cover any pending depos. You will get the same conscientious and speedy service from them that you will get from me. Call me and let's talk about it!
Since I work mainly on my own, unless there is a conflict of dates or times, I can deliver more personalized service to you and your firm. And I promise to never book more work than I can deliver within my two-week maximum turnaround. When conflicts arise, and they often do, I have several other freelance reporters I can call who will help me cover any pending depos. You will get the same conscientious and speedy service from them that you will get from me. Call me and let's talk about it!
From Then to Now...
Way back in the 1940s, a shorthand reporter named Horace Webb became frustrated with his style of reporting proceedings - a very long and arduous process. He said he was struck with the thought, "Since the reporter repeats the entire proceeding with his voice when he dictates his shorthand notes, why not dictate them in the courtroom? Repeat each word into a microphone just as it is spoken! Repeat it with my voice instead of with a pen." And the idea was born, what became known as the Stenomask!
Early attempts at creating this contraption included a cigar box, a #2 tomato can, and a "Royal Chief" coffee pot without a spout. And in the 1950s, the polished and professional-looking Stenomask became one of the most favored verbatim reporting systems available.
Early attempts at creating this contraption included a cigar box, a #2 tomato can, and a "Royal Chief" coffee pot without a spout. And in the 1950s, the polished and professional-looking Stenomask became one of the most favored verbatim reporting systems available.
Back Home Again...
Back in 1992 I returned to my home state of North Carolina and joined my mom and my sister in their court reporting business. Since then they have both retired, leaving me to carry on, and I've never looked back! It can be a frustrating, nerve-wracking way to spend a day at work - but the challenges it brings are welcome and exciting!
Please remember me when you need a very competent and experienced verbatim reporter from Robbinsville to Morganton. Call me at 828-683-1137, or email me at the address below.
jenfo92994@charter.net
Please remember me when you need a very competent and experienced verbatim reporter from Robbinsville to Morganton. Call me at 828-683-1137, or email me at the address below.
jenfo92994@charter.net