Visual Tools Key to Teaching Complex Subjects in the Courtroom
In recent years, skeptics have added the growth of multimedia evidence and argument to their list of complaints about perceived impediments to fair trials. But a compelling case exists that using multimedia increases juror competence.
AWR Hires First Registered Diplomate Reporter, Nation’s Highest Certification
Sandra Bjerke has joined A. William Roberts, Jr. and Associates as the first Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR) in the firm’s 30 year history. Bjerke was previously with Norman E. Mark Court Reporting Services in Fargo, ND for 23 years of her 29 years as a reporter. According to the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), only 350 of 50,000 court … Read more
The Early Years
We just wrapped up the annual Motley Rice Tactix event at Kiawah Island with about 150 attorneys from across the US. My heartfelt thanks goes out to Ron and Joe and their crew for such a successful event. It’s been 25 years, but it seems like just yesterday that I was flying around the country with the … Read more
Our Children, Our Future and You
Those who know me well know that family has always been a central part of my life; my son David practically grew up in this office. David’s now a highly accomplished court reporter and a partner in this firm. He’s raising a young family, just like I did when I first started this business. … Read more
