Certified Court Reporters & Videoconferencing

Gramann Reporting Offices and Conference Facilities

Gramann Reporting has expanded its Milwaukee Court Reporter, Videoconference and Conference Room facilities to include three conference rooms; two capable of seating 12 and one seating 24 at the table. Each of these conference rooms is equipped with audio and videoconferencing; realtime text, audio and video internet streaming and our high quality legal video by Certified Legal Video Specialists as accredited by the National Court Reporters Association. The text and video of these offerings can either simultaneously, or through post production, be synchronized together to allow for retrieval of text and the corresponding audio and video segment. Please inquire further at 800-899-7222.

Certified Realtime Reporting

Our Certified Realtime Reporters are seasoned veterans possessing the skill to provide the most accurate realtime feed available. We provide all the necessary cabling and technical assistance to enable this service. Your request for realtime reporting gives you instant access to a written version of the testimony just given, with the final edited transcript being provided on your timetable, via your instructions.

While we stand ready to deliver our transcripts of proceedings within the time and place parameters you specify, our court reporters, as a standard, produce their transcripts in 7 days.

Synchronized Video and Text

Synchronized video and text is fast becoming the standard request of litigators, particularly in matters of substantial monetary exposure. By synchronizing the ascii text of a transcript with the taped audio and video, you have the ability to search for text with programs like Summation, LiveNote and Binder, and simply click a button to view and hear that same testimony being given while viewing the text. There are likewise other products Gramann Reporting, Ltd. utilizes, such as YesVideo, which are completely self-contained text, audio, and video viewing and search programs, enabling you to easily create video, audio, and text clips for use at trial in presentation programs such as Sanction and Trial Director.

Internet Depositions

For a variety of reasons, it is sometimes impossible for an attorney to appear at a deposition halfway across the country, and although your client’s interests must be protected, your appearing in person is not an option. Technology has made it possible for you to stay apprised and maintain the connection with the proceedings that you require. With internet depositions, by logging on to a deposition broadcast server on the internet, from wherever you may be (as long as you have an internet connection), you can have the realtime text of the proceedings appear on your computer screen. That coupled with a conference call for asking questions and making objections, and you have the effect of being there - and this is all accomplished with a simple dial-up connection.

Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing has the ability to likewise give you the look and feel of “being there.” Not only do you have the ability to ask questions and receive the audio of the witness’s testimony and the comments of others attending as well, but at the same time you’re viewing it live. Unlike the above realtime streaming on the internet, no internet connection is required, and video is accomplished without the need or the intervention of IT staff reconfiguring the firewall properties to make the connection work (if a broadband connection is required). Present evidence to the other end via fax, use our videoconference equipment to transmit your PowerPoint presentation or other notebook output, play a VCR or DVD, or use our Elmo to display your documents to the other end.

Online Access

Gramann Reporting, Ltd.’s online access allows you and your team access to transcripts, exhibits, scheduling, and activity reports at any time, day or night. Your use of this capability is particularly helpful in the handling of large, protracted litigation matters. All parties in a case can access the case calendar and schedule depositions or simply view other parties’ deposition schedules to keep informed of past or pending activity. While you’re on the road and realize you’ve misplaced your deposition schedule or forgot to bring along some exhibits or transcripts, with an internet connection just log into our website and check the deposition schedule, or view/download the exhibits and transcripts. No time lost, ready when you need it.