Posted by bpn/NY on 8/18/11 10:23pm
Msg #394196

deposition

First of all I'd like to thank all the posters on this site I've learnt a lot from you

I have a question how much is a fair hourly rate for a few depositions? Thank you very much.
PS If you don't want to post your fee please message me.
Thanks again.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/19/11 4:45am
Msg #394208

You're probably just swearing them in, correct? You're not expected to sit through the depo - you go, swear them in, leave....it's whatever your state allows as a notary fee and, if allowed, a travel fee to get to the deponent.

Reply by bpn/NY on 8/19/11 7:49am
Msg #394212

They want me to sit 3-4 hours through depositions

Reply by Teresa/FL on 8/19/11 9:54am
Msg #394218

If you will be swearing in more than one person and are expected to sit through each person's testimony, an hourly rate would be appropriate.

My minimum fee for swearing in one person is $50, so I would charge $50/hour.

Reply by bpn/NY on 8/19/11 10:50am
Msg #394227

Re: Teresa would that be $50 plus the travel fee? n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 8/19/11 1:58pm
Msg #394263

Start the clock when you leave the house. n/m

Reply by bpn/NY on 8/19/11 4:21pm
Msg #394282

Thank you n/m

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 8/19/11 10:33am
Msg #394222

If you are talking about a court reporter most court reporters are notaries also. They swear in the deponent and record his testimony on a stenotype. Generally they charge a per page transcription fee to type a transcript of the testimony. The last time I hired a court reporter/notary for a deposition she charged $800 for a full days's attendance and transcription.

Reply by bpn/NY on 8/19/11 10:46am
Msg #394226

THANKS

Thank you for your answers