Deposition and record summaries
A 300-page transcript is not usable in a hearing. We summarise it in the format your team works from, index it by issue and witness, and table every place a witness contradicts themselves or another witness, with page and line for each.
24/7 virtual paralegal support. First 12 working hours free. Then $12 USD/hour after signing.
What the work involves
Page-line summaries for precise cite-checking during examination.
Topical summaries grouped by issue, for case strategy and motions.
Narrative summaries that read as a continuous account of the testimony.
Contradiction and admission tables across multiple deponents.
Exhibit references matched to the testimony that introduced them.
What you receive
- Page-line deposition summary
- Topical or issue-based summary
- Narrative summary
- Contradiction and admission table
- Witness and exhibit index
Who it suits
- — Litigation teams in trial preparation
- — Multi-deponent commercial and mass tort matters
- — Insurance defence practices with steady transcript volume
What we do not do
Court reporting or transcription of audio
Strategic advice on examination
Any opinion on witness credibility
Turnaround
Paralegal team coverage and authorised QA are available 24/7. The delivery timeline is agreed for the actual task, record volume and complexity. Round-the-clock support never removes verification or review.
How the engagement runs
HOW WE WORK
A named person.
A controlled file path.
Your matter stays with the assigned delivery team and authorised quality reviewer. Five connected stages, from instruction to delivery.
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STEP 01
Client
Your instructions. Your priorities.
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STEP 02
Assigned person
A named paralegal for your matter.
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STEP 03
Approved tools
Human expertise. Responsible assistance.
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STEP 04
Authorised QA
Checked before it reaches you.
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STEP 05
Delivery
Ready for your review and adoption.
If work does not pass Authorised QA, it returns to the assigned person for correction before anything is delivered.
Questions we are asked
- Which summary format should we ask for?
- Page-line for cross-examination preparation, topical for motions and strategy, narrative for client and carrier reporting. Tell us the use and we will recommend one.
- Can you summarise records other than transcripts?
- Yes — hearing records, employment files, inspection reports and correspondence sets are digested the same way.
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OASIS is a research and drafting provider, not a law firm. We do not give legal advice, do not represent clients and do not enter into attorney–client relationships. All work product is reviewed and adopted by admitted counsel, who retain full professional control of the matter.