Sept. 16, 2025

#70 - For Attorneys: How to Work with a Court Reporter - Part 1

#70 - For Attorneys: How to Work with a Court Reporter - Part 1

When the record is on the line, even small decisions can make or break accuracy. What you say, when you speak up, and how you confirm the record all affect the clarity of the transcript and the pace of the proceeding. This episode shares the etiquette every attorney needs to know—so you can work with your reporter, not against them, and ensure the record stays clean.

In Part 1 of this mini series, host Brynn Reynold Seymour explains why the record is the primary product of any proceeding—and why assumptions can undermine it.

This episode addresses the most common mistakes attorneys make, probably unknowingly, when trying to make the record in depositions.

Host Insights

Brynn shares how simple attorney habits—clear cues, verbalizing the record, and proactive introductions—make proceedings smoother for everyone and protect the record in high-stakes settings.

Resources & Mentions


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