For years, reporters were told agencies shared transcript revenue fairly — once roughly 70/30, later framed as 50/50. But when a reporter earns $2.80 per page while the client pays over $11, the numbers reveal something else entirely. Hidden fees and opaque billing distort the market, push attorneys toward cheaper alternatives, and damage trust in stenography itself. Transparency isn’t regulation — it’s survival.
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The Case for Court Reporter Cost Transparency and Industry Reform
Attorneys are furious over rising court reporting costs—but the truth is, reporters aren’t the ones profiting. Agencies are marking up per diems by 100–200%, keeping fees for add-ons like exhibits and digital access, while reporters see less than half. It’s time for legislative reform, transparency, and a fair compensation model that protects the profession—and restores integrity to the legal record.
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