Company Research Report: U.S. Legal Support
Company Overview
Name
U.S. Legal Support
Mission
"To build lasting relationships with our legal industry partners by delivering exceptional litigation support services."
Founded
1996
Founders
- Charles F. Schugart
- Peter J. Giammanco
Key People
- Jimmie R. Bridwell - Chief Executive Officer
- Hunter Hibler - Chief Financial Officer
- Dennis M. Strong - Chief Operating Officer
- Jessica M. Frost - Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
- Lee J. Wielenga - Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
- Carrie A. Cosenza - Executive Vice President of Sales, Northeast & Midwest, and Enterprise Sales
- Karen S. Gann - Executive Vice President of Sales, Southwest
- April G. Orlando - Executive Vice President of Sales, Southeast
- Shana M. Holton - Executive Vice President of Sales, West
- James D. Cunningham - Segment Leader of Insurance Sales
- Brian E. Pauley - Senior Vice President of Sales Operations
- Theresa D. Cases - Vice President of Operations, Records
- Jack Stein - President at TrialQuest
- Peter J. Giammanco - Founder & Board Member
Headquarters
Houston, Texas, USA
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Notable Achievements
- Network of 5,000+ court reporting professionals across the country.
- Manages over 160,000 remote proceedings annually.
- Retrieves more than 27 million pages of records annually.
- Works with over 3,000 U.S.-based transcribers.
Products
Court Reporting Services
- High-level Description: Provide transcription and court reporting services across the United States.
- Key Features:
- Nationwide network of over 5,000 court reporters.
- Services for depositions, arbitrations, trials, interviews, etc.
Record Retrieval
- High-level Description: Retrieves records for various legal needs.
- Key Features:
- Processes about 400,000 requests annually.
- Strategically placed hubs throughout the country to meet demand.
Legal Interpreting and Translation Services
- High-level Description: Offers interpreting and document translation services.
- Key Features:
- Network of over 5,000 interpreters fluent in more than 200 languages.
- Translation services in more than 150 languages.
Trial Services (TrialQuest)
- High-level Description: Provides trial consulting, multi-media trial graphics, and trial presentation services.
- Key Features:
- Strategic trial consulting.
- Multi-media trial graphics.
- Trial presentation services.
Transcription Services
- High-level Description: Converts audio and other media into useful legal documentation.
- Key Features:
- Expertise in audio recording, written documents, and unique media formats.
- High commitment to customer service and accuracy.
Recent Developments
Recent Acquisitions
- TrialEx (August 21, 2023): Expanding legal graphics and trial consulting capabilities nationwide.
- Wendy Ward Roberts & Associates, Inc. (May 2, 2024): Expanded court reporting footprint in Dallas/Fort Worth.
New Products and Services
- DepoSummary Pro™ (June 4, 2024): AI-generated deposition summary service to enhance case preparation and strategy.
- Nationwide Service of Process (August 5, 2024): Expanded litigation support coverage.
Platforms and Technology Updates
- Reimagined Remote Deposition Platform (February 28, 2024): Designed for seamless and secure remote legal proceedings.
Accolades and Recognitions
- Named First Place Court Reporting Agency in Daily Business Review’s ‘Best of 2023’ Survey (November 13, 2023).
- Happiest Workplaces Recognition (September 20, 2023): Earned Comparably’s distinction for the second consecutive year.
- Multiple First Place Wins by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (August 28, 2023): Recognized for outstanding services.
Key Executive Features
- Jimmie Bridwell on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland (September 28, 2023): Discussed the future of litigation support services industry including AI and machine learning impacts.
Client-Centric Developments
- San Francisco Bay Area Director of Business Development (July 27, 2023): Welcomed Dawn Christensen.
- New Los Angeles Office (July 18, 2023): Offers large conference rooms and experienced onsite staff.
Conclusion
This report captures the vital aspects and recent progress of U.S. Legal Support, demonstrating its commitment to excellence and innovation in the litigation support industry.