iPad Apps for Lawyers - Part IV: Depositions

Law Scholars,

Deposition of George Rheims from the National Archive

It's time to get down to brass tacks. Below is a modest compilation of deposition apps, and some of their features. As always, if you know of, or are using something you can (or cannot) recommend, please share.

TranscriptPad: Automatically organizes by deponent name and date, making it easy to locate a transcript. Import and highlight, notate, markup, and review transcripts. And you can send along entire case reviews to other TranscriptPad users in PDF, TXT and Excel.

Westlaw Case Notebook Portable E-Transcript: This is a fairly popular app, though it's been a while since its last update, which is needless to say, the cause of some complaint. This app is most useful for those who are using Westlaw Case Notebook, but it would be handy should a .ptx file come your way - immediate access to transcripts without needing access to a PC.

eDepoze:Though eDepoze can do some limited doc review, it really is made specifically for depositions. Users can mark and share exhibits in real time, and those being shared with can review, annotate, and save their own personal copies to their private accounts. You can also chat with team member through eDepoze and view live feed transcription from the court reporter.

iCVNet: Is a bare-bones app for viewing transcription from the court reporter in real-time. There is the ability to mark and highlight within the transcript, but as far as I could tell, no way to annotate. Attorney's gain access to it via a secure WiFi network that is password protected and controlled by the court reporter.

And here's a thing I know nothing about: edepo. If you by chance request and receive an invite, tell us how it is.


Be Aware: While the apps discussed in this series are helpful tools, they are in no way meant to replace official law sources. Please, rely on your McKusick Law Library or certified government websites for reference.