Scoping Qualifications

Trained by The Court Reporting Institute of Philadelphia, PA ~ Graduated Summa Cum Laude ~ Skilled in reading steno, grammar and punctuation, proofreading, legal and medical terminology.

Experienced in numerous aspects of trial work and depositions, including intellectual property law, civil, criminal, expert testimony, personal injury, workers' compensation, video and medical.

Additional Experience and Specialties

24 years paralegal/legal secretary, including title insurance, litigation, civil, criminal, wills and estates, research, trademarks ~ Specialties include bankruptcies, corporate, real estate, and zoning.

Services Provided

Read through translated job word for word and define untranslates to aid reporter in dictionary building ~ Ensure consistent formatting and proper placement of parentheticals.

Correct any mistranslations or misspellings ~ Flag questionable passages for reporter's attention ~ Research to verify spelling of technical terms or proper names.

Tips for Productive Working Relationship

Maintain open communication regarding expectations, turnaround times, and payment terms ~ Provide constructive feedback and suggestions.

Provide completed transcript ~ Supply pertinent information regarding proper names or terms specific to each job, along with your favorite steno brief outlines.

Total Eclipse Software

RTF capabilities ~ high-speed cable for quick transfer of audio WAV files or "Audio Upload" link above.

Miscellaneous Information

NCRA Member ~ Notary Public ~ Exchange work anywhere in U.S. via Internet, express or priority mail.

Link to Reference Desk

My e-mail address is scopemor@comcast.net.

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Last revised 1/11/04. Date of contents 7/9/03.
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