Arbitration & Mediation Court Reporting in NYC
Certified Reporters for JAMS, AAA, CPR & NAM Alternative Dispute Resolution Proceedings
Expert Court Reporting for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitration and mediation proceedings require court reporters who understand the unique dynamics of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Unlike traditional litigation, ADR proceedings often involve more flexible procedures, confidential settlements, and specialized venue requirements. Our RMR and CRR certified reporters have extensive experience with New York City's premier ADR organizations and venues.
ADR Organizations & Venues We Serve
JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services)
Extensive experience at JAMS New York offices including their Midtown Manhattan location at 620 Eighth Avenue.
- • Commercial arbitrations
- • Employment mediations
- • Construction disputes
- • Securities arbitrations
AAA (American Arbitration Association)
Familiar with AAA procedures and their New York International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).
- • International commercial arbitrations
- • Consumer arbitrations
- • Labor and employment disputes
- • Construction industry arbitrations
CPR (International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution)
Experience with CPR's sophisticated commercial dispute resolution procedures.
- • Complex commercial disputes
- • Intellectual property arbitrations
- • Energy and natural resources
- • Technology disputes
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
Serving NAM proceedings throughout New York City with specialized ADR expertise.
- • Personal injury mediations
- • Real estate disputes
- • Business partnership dissolutions
- • Professional liability claims
Understanding the Unique Requirements of ADR Reporting
Arbitration and mediation proceedings differ significantly from traditional depositions and court proceedings. Our court reporters are trained to adapt to these unique requirements:
Enhanced Confidentiality Protocols
ADR proceedings are typically confidential. We maintain strict confidentiality agreements, secure transcript delivery, and limited distribution protocols to protect settlement discussions and proprietary information.
Flexible Scheduling & Extended Sessions
Arbitration hearings often run multiple consecutive days with extended hours. We provide dedicated reporters for the duration of your proceeding to ensure continuity and familiarity with case-specific terminology.
Informal Proceeding Adaptation
Mediations often involve less formal dialogue, caucus sessions, and settlement negotiations. Our reporters understand when to go on and off the record, and how to document these unique proceedings appropriately.
International Arbitration Experience
For international arbitrations, we coordinate with interpreters, understand foreign legal terminology, and accommodate different time zones for remote participants.
Realtime Reporting for Arbitration Hearings
Arbitration hearings benefit significantly from realtime reporting technology. Unlike depositions where only attorneys review testimony, arbitration panels often include industry experts or retired judges who appreciate having immediate access to the transcript for reference during deliberations.
Realtime Benefits for Arbitration Panels:
Arbitrators can review complex technical testimony immediately without waiting for daily transcripts
Panel members can search for specific testimony during deliberations
Attorneys can prepare closing arguments using exact quotes from earlier testimony
Expert witnesses can reference their own prior testimony for consistency
Mediation Reporting: Balancing Documentation with Settlement Goals
Mediation reporting requires a delicate balance. While some mediations are entirely off-the-record, others require selective documentation of opening statements, joint sessions, or final settlement terms. Our experienced reporters understand:
- When to Document: Opening statements, joint sessions, and settlement agreement terms typically require transcription
- When to Pause: Private caucus sessions between mediator and individual parties are usually off-the-record
- Settlement Agreement Precision: Final settlement terms must be documented with absolute accuracy to prevent future disputes
- Confidentiality Markings: Proper designation of confidential settlement discussions versus discoverable statements
Important Note on Mediation Confidentiality
Under New York law and most mediation agreements, statements made during mediation are generally inadmissible in subsequent litigation. We maintain strict protocols to ensure mediation transcripts are properly marked as confidential and distributed only to authorized parties per the mediation agreement.
Specialized ADR Case Types
Employment Arbitrations
Wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and executive compensation cases with experience in FINRA and employment contract arbitrations.
Construction Disputes
Delay claims, defective work, payment disputes, and mechanic's liens with understanding of construction terminology and industry practices.
Securities Arbitrations
FINRA arbitrations, investment disputes, broker-dealer conflicts, and securities fraud claims with financial terminology expertise.
Why Choose Us for Your ADR Proceedings
Venue Familiarity
We know the procedures, technology, and logistics of NYC's major ADR venues including JAMS, AAA, CPR, and NAM facilities.
Multi-Day Hearing Expertise
Dedicated reporter assignment for the duration of your arbitration hearing ensures consistency and familiarity with case-specific terminology.
Daily Transcript Delivery
Overnight delivery of daily transcripts for multi-day hearings, allowing attorneys to prepare for the next day's testimony.
Confidentiality Assurance
Strict adherence to confidentiality agreements with secure transcript delivery and limited distribution protocols.
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Experienced ADR court reporters familiar with JAMS, AAA, CPR, and NAM procedures throughout New York City.