On the Record
Depositions, transcripts and court reporting insights for New Jersey attorneys — written and reviewed by the certified reporters who make the record, since 1976.
Practical guidance for the New Jersey record
Every article is reviewed by Debbie Rappaport, CCR/RPR against how proceedings actually run in New Jersey courts — with a focus on Essex, Morris and Bergen counties and the state’s federal courthouses.
How to Schedule a Deposition in Essex County, NJ
A step-by-step scheduling playbook for attorneys taking testimony in Newark and across Essex County.
Read the guide → · 7 minCourt Reporting in Morris County, NJ
Depositions, realtime and transcripts at the Morristown courthouse and across Morris County.
Read the guide → · 6 minA Bergen County Deposition Guide
What to know about the Bergen County Justice Center in Hackensack before your next deposition.
Read the guide → · 6 minDepositions in New Jersey’s Federal Courthouses
Coverage and logistics for the District of New Jersey’s Newark, Trenton and Camden courthouses.
Read the guide → · 7 minRealtime Reporting vs. Standard Transcripts
Which transcript service actually fits your case — and what each one costs you in time.
Read the guide → · 6 minLegal Video Depositions in New Jersey
When a synchronized video deposition changes the outcome of a New Jersey case.
Read the guide → · 6 minRemote & Zoom Depositions in New Jersey
How to run a clean, defensible remote deposition over Zoom anywhere in New Jersey.
Read the guide → · 6 minInsight from the reporters at the table
For nearly fifty years, Rizman Rappaport Court Reporters has captured verbatim testimony in depositions, arbitrations and trials across New Jersey. On the Record is where our certified reporters share what they have learned — how to schedule a deposition cleanly in a busy county, when realtime or video earns its cost, and what the state’s courthouses expect of your transcript.
Start with your county — Essex, Morris or Bergen — or explore the services that shape your record, from realtime reporting to legal video and remote depositions. When you are ready to put a proceeding on the calendar, our service areas and courts directory show exactly where we work.
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