Remote Counsel

Remote Counsel is a deposition platform and event-support service for court reporting firms and the legal teams they serve. It suits firms that need transcript and exhibit workflows alongside streaming and help coordinating proceedings. Its broad service is a strength; buyers should weigh that against custom per-connection pricing.

Overview

Video or audio participation, streamed video and text, chat, searchable transcript tools, and exhibit annotation sit within one deposition service. Clients can join in a browser without downloading software or buying a separate license. Reporting teams can manage several depositions for a case through one login and monitor reporter connections.

Remote Counsel says its platform has served court reporters since 1996. Its scope extends beyond the session itself: firms can schedule events at any hour or use concierge scheduling, and can bring in technical help for event-day needs. That combination is useful when logistics and operational support matter as much as the connection; firms that only need a basic remote meeting service may not need the wider workflow.

Key features

Streaming, transcripts, and exhibits

Participants can join by video or audio, stream video and text, and use private or group chat. Remote Realtime lets viewers follow streamed text in a browser, search it, and annotate it. Participants can save transcripts by default unless that option is disabled, then import saved transcripts into most litigation support software. This gives legal teams a way to work with testimony during and after a session, though transcript saving can be turned off.

Exhibits can be shown and annotated in real time without uploading them. That avoids an upload step during the proceeding, while keeping exhibit handling within the session. Transcript output can also go to products such as LiveNote, Summation, CaseViewNet, West Case Notebook, Transcript Manager Pro, and Bridge.

Management and event support

Firms can manage depositions for a case in one place, monitor reporter connections, and review usage logs showing connected participants. Events can be scheduled 24/7 by the firm or coordinated through the concierge team, which can arrange testing and event-day monitoring. Those options suit firms handling complex or time-sensitive proceedings; teams preferring to manage every detail themselves can use the self-scheduling path.

Court reporters can stream from any CAT software. Case Catalyst has a two-click setup, while CAT Shuttle supports other applications. White Glove adds an operator throughout a remote deposition to help with technical support, breakout rooms, text streaming, and exhibits. Trained technicians are available all day, and training is offered live online, on demand, or in person. The platform describes itself as fully encrypted and its team chat as secure; Cameo also offers enterprise, HIPAA, and government rooms.

Pricing

Remote Counsel is paid, with custom pricing based on current per-connection rates. The Remote Counsel Streaming plan has a minimum charge of one connection per event, while transcript-only streams have no setup fees. This structure may fit firms purchasing connections for individual events, but a minimum per-event charge and rates obtained from staff make budgeting less immediate than a published subscription. No plan tiers or recurring terms are described.

For firms that want the combined streaming, transcript, exhibit, scheduling, and support workflow, the custom quote may be worth requesting. Buyers should confirm per-connection cost and whether concierge scheduling or White Glove support fits their event, since those services shape the operational offer.

Platforms

Remote Counsel supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Client streaming is browser-based, so clients do not need a software download or special license to view the stream.

Who it's for

The service is designed for court reporting firms and supports attorneys and deposition teams working on depositions, trials, mediations, and arbitrations. It is a stronger fit for firms that want to manage connections, transcripts, exhibits, and event logistics together than for individuals seeking only a low-cost viewer or meeting link.

Pros and cons

Browser access for clients: Participants can view streams without installing software or buying a separate license.

More than a video connection: Searchable, annotatable realtime text, exhibit sharing, chat, and case-level management support deposition workflows.

Flexible event help: Concierge scheduling and White Glove operators can cover coordination and technical tasks during proceedings.

Cost requires a conversation: Custom per-connection rates and a one-connection minimum per event make expenses harder to predict before contacting staff.

Transcript control is configurable: Saving is enabled by default but can be disabled, so teams should account for that setting in their workflow.

Alternatives

Compare legal deposition software if you want to survey the category before choosing a service.

AgileLaw is worth considering for buyers who prefer a host-session price: its Starter plan is $195 as a one-time purchase, billed $195 per host session, with on-demand depositions, one monthly active host, 5 GB of storage, and one active case. DepoFlow is a better starting point for litigators and support staff who mainly need viewing and search, with a free plan for synced depositions on Mac and Windows.

eDepoze offers complimentary witness and attending-guest session services, while Filevine may suit firms seeking custom-built matter management, document management, and billing packages with optional legal workflow additions. DepoDash is another paid alternative with pay-as-you-go and subscription options.

MyVeritext is a free client portal, though court reporting and other services may carry separate charges. ExhibitSuite may suit teams wanting a published license price: Classic costs $25 a month, billed $25 per license per month, and includes one attorney license, one support staff member, one deposition before a $25 per-deposition charge, 10 active cases, and 100 GB storage. Depositions.com offers a free trial for readers who want to explore a platform before choosing.

Verdict

Remote Counsel is a strong choice for court reporting firms that want deposition streaming, transcript and exhibit tools, case oversight, and event support in one service. Its browser access and optional human assistance are compelling for teams managing demanding proceedings. Look elsewhere if a published, predictable price matters more than the broader workflow, and request a per-connection quote before committing.