Remote Counsel

Overview

Remote Counsel brings deposition participation, transcript tools, exhibit handling, scheduling, and case management into one service. Participants can join by video or audio, while clients can view streams in a browser without downloading software or buying a separate license. For reporting firms, one login can cover multiple depositions in a case and show reporter connections.

The company says its platform has served court reporters since 1996. Its focus extends beyond the session itself: firms can schedule events around the clock or ask a concierge team to coordinate testing and event-day monitoring. That combination makes it more compelling for firms managing the logistics of legal proceedings than for buyers seeking only a basic video meeting tool.

Key features

Streaming, transcripts, and exhibits

Participants can stream video and text, use private or group chat, and share and annotate exhibits in real time without uploading them. Remote Realtime lets viewers follow streamed text in a browser, search it, and annotate it. Transcripts can be saved by default unless that option is disabled, then imported into most litigation support software. These tools support a connected deposition workflow, though transcript saving depends on the event setting.

Reporter and case workflows

Reporters can stream from any CAT software; the company says Case Catalyst has a two-click setup and offers CAT Shuttle for other applications. Realtime text can also be sent to products including LiveNote, Summation, CaseViewNet, West Case Notebook, Transcript Manager Pro, and Bridge. Teams can monitor connections and review usage logs showing connected participants, which helps firms keep track of activity across proceedings.

Event support and security

The White Glove service provides an operator during a remote deposition for technical support, breakout-room management, text streaming, and exhibit sharing. Trained technicians are available all day, and training is offered live online, on demand, or in person. The platform describes its service as fully encrypted and team chat as secure; enterprise, HIPAA, and government rooms are offered as additional options. Those support and room choices matter for firms with demanding event requirements, but buyers should match them to their own operational needs.

Pricing

Remote Counsel uses paid, custom pricing. Customers must contact staff for current per-connection rates, and each event has a minimum charge of one connection. Transcript-only streams have no setup fees, but that does not remove the event minimum. With no public rate to compare against expected event volume, firms should confirm the connection count and costs for their typical proceedings before committing.

The Remote Counsel Streaming plan includes remote depositions, in-person support, exhibit management, session recording, and transcript coordination. It is the relevant option for firms that want more than streaming alone, particularly those that may need staff assistance at an event. Its custom rate and minimum charge make it a less suitable fit for occasional users who need straightforward, predictable per-session costs.

Platforms

Remote Counsel supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Browser-based client access avoids a special software download for viewers, while the broader platform support gives firms and participants options across devices.

Who it's for

Remote Counsel is aimed at court reporting firms and supports attorneys and their deposition teams across depositions, trials, mediations, and arbitrations. It is a strong fit for firms that value transcript and exhibit workflows, case-level oversight, and event support in the same service. Teams that only need video calls, or that cannot work with custom per-connection costs, should consider a narrower or more openly priced option.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Browser-based client access requires no special software download or license, reducing setup demands for participants.
• Pro: Searchable, annotatable realtime text and exhibit sharing without uploads keep useful deposition tools within the same workflow.
• Pro: Concierge scheduling and White Glove event operators can help firms coordinate testing and manage technical or room needs during proceedings.
• Con: Custom per-connection pricing and a one-connection event minimum make costs harder to forecast, especially for occasional events.
• Con: Transcript saving can be disabled, so teams should confirm the event setting when saved transcripts are part of their workflow.

Alternatives

Compare legal deposition software if you want to consider other tools in this category. MyVeritext is worth considering when a complimentary client portal is the priority; court reporting and other services may incur separate charges. eLitigateZE offers testimony tools for up to 500 participants, though those tools require an Esquire digital reporter. vTestify is another paid option for Android, iOS, and web. Colibri Legal may suit buyers who prefer a low monthly subscription, with final transcripts charged by the page and reporter appearance fees optional. DepoDash offers a free trial and pay-as-you-go or subscription plans, which may appeal to buyers who want to evaluate those models. Veritext Virtual charges per user per day, so it may fit teams whose usage is better understood by daily participation. CaseLoom has a free trial and custom pricing based on requirements and usage. RemoteDepo Pro is another web-based paid option.

Verdict

Its strongest reason to choose it is the breadth of the workflow, from browser access and CAT streaming to concierge scheduling and White Glove operations. The main reason to look elsewhere is cost uncertainty: custom per-connection pricing and an event minimum are poor fits for buyers who need public, predictable rates.