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What Is a Court Reporter or Stenographer?
A court reporter will transcribe, or write down, all testimony, arguments and rulings as they take place in the court room. The document that they write is called a “transcript” … more
What happens during a deposition?
If you file a personal injury lawsuit, the attorney for the defendant will likely “depose” you or take your deposition. A deposition is the process in which the defendant’s … more
Who Can Be A Judge?
A judge is the person who presides over a court of law. The judge has usually practiced law for a significant amount of time before being either elected or named to serve as a judge. … more

What are Contingent Fee Agreements?
Some attorneys will accept cases on a contingency fee basis. In short, this means that the client does not pay attorneys fees unless the client is successful in his or her case. In many situations, particularly personal injury cases, this is beneficial to the plaintiff who may not have the money to hire an attorney pursuant to a traditional fee agreement but might be willing to pay … more
Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to tell the truth before taking the witness stand, judges and juries often hear conflicting testimony that indicates someone is being untruthful. It might seem like the technology of the polygraph, also known as the lie detector … more