In the medical malpractice case, the plaintiffs gave notice of a "videotape" deposition to be done by the plaintiff's attorney’s staff member. A court reporter was present as required by law.

The judge declared that “accuracy and trustworthiness of the videotaped deposition must be provided for. In any non-videotaped deposition, a certified stenographic reporter is required in order to protect the objectivity and validity as well as the accuracy and trustworthiness of the transcribed deposition. It would be inconsistent to provide for a certified professional reporter to be used when transcribing and not to require that a professional videographer be used in a videotaped deposition.”

The implications of that ruling have sent many law firms scrambling to line up professional legal videographers to avoid having a favorable outcome overturned because professional video specialists were not used.

That’s why successful legal firms in the know are increasingly relying upon DepoNet’s nationwide network of legal video service providers, including some of the most technologically advanced video conferencing agencies across the country.

“Our video service providers are highly skilled and experienced in handling all types of depositions for all types of cases, large and small,” says Geri DeAngelis, General Manager of DepoNet, based in Florham Park, N.J. “Their cutting-edge capabilities provide our clients only the highest quality video services.”

The result is that whenever video legal services are required, an attorney can call DepoNet at 800-DepoNet or visit www.deponet.com and have a video specialist or any other legal support service needed instantly scheduled.

DepoNet’s network of legal videographers includes some of the most technologically advanced legal videography firms across the country that are highly skilled and experienced in video services for all types of legal proceedings. Their cutting-edge capabilities provide only the highest quality legal video services.

The network of video professionals are experienced in depositions, day-in- the-life documentaries, hearings and arbitrations, mediation and settlement brochures, expert witness, estate planning and wills, site inspections, corporate meetings, confessions/witness statement, and demonstrations.

Legal Video Services include Video/Text synchronization, VHS to digital conversion, digital editing, duplication, secure archival, court room playback, videoconferencing, split-screen imaging, state-of-the-art conference rooms and facilities.

“Often an essential part of the litigation process, video captures the moment,” explains DeAngelis. “It can be the key to reaching a jury. Video can support oral arguments or impeach witness testimony. Using only the latest state-of-the-art equipment, our network of legal video professionals offer a full complement of video services to meet all your needs.”

Corporate America as well as the legal industry has taken advantage of DepoNet’s nationwide network of support services for more than a decade. Video services include board meetings, videos on DVD, exhibit imaging, rush service, video conference rooms, and nationwide coverage.

The video professionals signed up to be available at a moment’s call have experience in depositions, arbitrations and hearings, corporate meetings, court proceedings, CART for the hearing impaired, and witness statements. These specialists are hand picked from the best providers from almost every city across the country.

DepoNet has a quality assurance program that constantly monitors the performance of its network professionals to maintain the highest level of client satisfaction in the industry.

“No other legal support service company in the world offers such convenience and quality assurance when you want to schedule a video deposition or video conference,” adds DeAngelis. “Attorneys can count upon DepoNet when they need a reliable, out-of-town connection to quality assured legal support services.

About DepoNet: DepoNet is the nation's largest and most trusted network of legal support service professionals in the industry. The DepoNet® network is comprised of distinguished court reporting, process serving, legal video, videoconferencing, interpreting and other legal support service providers. DepoNet manages over 65,000 requests for legal support services each year. More law firms rely on DepoNet for high quality legal support services than any other network. One call to 1-800-DepoNet connects legal professionals to the quality support services they need, anytime, anywhere. Headquartered in Florham Park, NJ, DepoNet is a privately held subsidiary of The Hobart West Group. For more information visit www.deponet.com.