What Esquire Deposition Solutions does

Esquire Deposition Solutions is a US-headquartered, PE-backed litigation support company founded in 1978 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, that provides court reporting, deposition management, video, interpreting, and transcription services to law firms (including 98% of AMLAW 100 firms), corporate legal departments, and insurance companies. It operates 41-49 physical offices nationwide plus a remote deposition network, draws on a global pool of more than 5,000 service providers and over 1,000 court reporters averaging 10 years of experience, and conducts an estimated 150,000-300,000 depositions annually. Translations and interpretation span 200+ languages.

Name

Esquire Deposition Solutions

Legal name

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Website

https://esquiresolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Esquire Deposition Solutions provides court reporting, deposition management, interpreting, and legal videography services to law firms, corporate legal departments, and insurers through a nationwide US office network and AI-enabled deposition technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Litigation Support Services

NAICS

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services (561492)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

eDiscovery, Litigation Support & Legal Hold (BPAEAPAE), eDiscovery, Document Coding & Litigation Support Data Processing (BPAAAKAH)

Keywords

• Court reporting services
• Deposition services
• Litigation support
• Remote depositions
• Legal technology platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Court Reporting Services: Core revenue stream from certified court reporters for depositions, hearings, and legal proceedings. Services include stenographic, digital, and voice writing methods. Revenue generated through per-proceeding fees.
2. Litigation Support Services: Additional services including deposition management, arbitration & mediation, international depositions, interpreting services (200+ languages), legal videography, audio/video transcription, document translation, and records retrieval.
3. Technology Platform Subscriptions: Platform fees for EsquireConnect portal, eDepository, and eLitigateZE for deposition management, exhibit handling, and video conferencing. Revenue from technology-enabled services and secure document storage.
4. Records Retrieval: Medical and legal records retrieval through partnership with Streamlined, providing access to hundreds of thousands of facilities for document acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Esquire Deposition Solutions delivers certified court reporting, deposition management, and litigation support services for law firms, corporate legal departments, and insurance companies across the U.S. and globally. Its core deliverables include stenographic and digital court reporting, remote and hybrid deposition technology (via the eLitigateZE Zoom-integrated platform), legal videography, interpreting in 200+ languages, document translation, audio/video transcription, records retrieval, AI-powered deposition summarization (Intelligent Summary+), and arbitration/mediation facilities.

Product overview

Esquire Deposition Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of litigation support services organized around a technology-enabled platform architecture. The core technology stack includes eLitigateZE (with Testimony Tools) as the flagship remote deposition platform integrated with Zoom, supported by EsquireConnect (client portal), Esquire eDepository (document management), and Digital Exhibits. The service portfolio spans court reporting (stenographic and digital), legal videography, interpreting and translation services in 200+ languages, audio/video transcription, records retrieval, and arbitration/mediation facilities. AI-powered capabilities are delivered through Intelligent Summary+ for automated deposition transcript analysis. With 41 office locations nationwide and a network of over 1,000 court reporters, the company handles over 300,000 depositions annually, combining technology solutions with professional services for law firms, corporations, and insurance companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eLitigateZE: AI-powered Zoom-integrated deposition platform with testimony tools for remote and hybrid depositions
• EsquireConnect
• Deposuites
• Intelligent Summary+
• Esquire Records Retrieval

Products and services

• eLitigateZE All-in-one, purpose-built deposition platform fully integrated with Zoom for conducting remote or hybrid depositions. Provides case exhibit management, testimony streaming and playback with ScriptSync, AI-powered testimony tools, and collaborative case team features. Awarded the 2025 LegalTech Breakthrough Overall Video Conferencing Solution of the Year.
• EsquireConnect Cloud-based client portal for managing the entire deposition process including scheduling, document management, invoice handling, and calendar synchronization with Outlook. Features drag-and-drop notice parsing that automatically uploads and fills scheduling details.
• Esquire eDepository Cloud-based depository solution powered by Enterprise Box technology for uploading, viewing, and managing litigation documents in any native file format with enterprise-level security, supporting secure electronic exhibit transfer via private Enterprise Box links.
• Intelligent Summary+ AI-powered deposition summary service using patent-pending technology to automate page/line summaries with hyperlinked citations, extract key admissions, and generate thematic Deposition Memos organized around legal and factual issues, with same-day turnaround for transcripts received during business hours.
• Court Reporting Certified stenographic court reporting services delivering verbatim transcripts with realtime capabilities, supporting in-person, remote, and hybrid depositions. Reporters average over 10 years of experience.
• Digital Reporting Audio-based record capture solution for jurisdictions where stenographic reporters are unavailable, staffed by AAERT-certified digital reporters using purpose-built hardware and specialized software to address the stenographer shortage while maintaining accuracy standards.
• Legal Videography Professional video services including broadcast-quality deposition recording, live video capture, video production and editing, and synchronized video transcripts available with same-day turnaround on video deposition edits.
• Interpreting Services Multilingual interpretation services in over 200 languages, with certified interpreters specialized in legal, medical, and insurance terminology for depositions and proceedings, supporting language access compliance.
• Document Translation Certified document translation services in over 50 languages and 100+ dialects, specializing in legal terminology for contracts, transcripts, evidence, and regulatory documents.
• Audio and Video Transcription Secure transcription services for audio and video recordings, providing verbatim transcripts for legal proceedings, evidence, dictation, meetings, and content conversion.
• Records Retrieval Secure online portal for retrieving medical records and case-critical evidence with real-time tracking, batch upload capabilities, and medical record analysis features, powered by an exclusive partnership with Streamlined with access to hundreds of thousands of facilities.
• Arbitration & Mediation Alternative dispute resolution services providing well-equipped arbitration and mediation centers with integrated technology, videoconferencing, and concierge-level support.
• Deposition Management Managed deposition services including 24/7 scheduling, dedicated case managers, nationwide office network, and integrated technology platform for complex litigation.
• International Depositions Cross-border deposition services with full logistical support including foreign deposition etiquette, exhibit handling, transcript formatting, and access to Esquire's international court reporter network.
• Last Minute Court Reporter Emergency court reporting coverage service for last-minute scheduling needs, unexpected hearings, or next-day depositions with reliable professional service.
• Remote Depositions Virtual deposition technology solution allowing attorneys to attend or depose witnesses from anywhere via Zoom, Webex, or eLitigateZE platform with full technical support and dedicated support teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 depositions conducted annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StreamlinedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsquire Records Retrieval is powered by an exclusive partnership with Streamlined, a trusted name with over 20 years of experience in record retrieval. Streamlined brings industry-leading expertise, a vast provider database of hundreds of thousands of facilities, and a proven track record of tens of millions of documents successfully retrieved.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationeLitigateZE is a purpose-built deposition companion solution fully integrated with Zoom meetings, providing an all-in-one interface for conducting remote or hybrid depositions with seamless access to essential deposition tools within the Zoom environment.
• American Association of Electronic Records and Transcribers (AAERT)minorOthersAAERT is the primary certifying body for digital reporters. Esquire requires all digital reporters to obtain AAERT certification (CER and CDR) and subscribes to AAERT standards and best practices.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Everlaw: Everlaw is a cloud-native legal technology platform with eDiscovery and deposition review capabilities; its AI-driven deposition review tools are an emerging alternative to Esquire's Intelligent Summary+ workflow.
• Opus 2: Opus 2 provides digital evidence management and transcript review platforms used in complex litigation; comparable to Esquire's eDepository and EsquireConnect offerings for managing deposition materials.
• Reveal: Reveal provides AI-powered eDiscovery and legal analytics; it increasingly intersects with Esquire's deposition workflow through transcript analytics and AI-assisted review capabilities.

Direct peers

• Planet Depos: Planet Depos is a tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support firm offering remote depositions, realtime transcription, and interpretation services that directly overlap Esquire's service portfolio and target customers.
• Huseby: Huseby provides court reporting, legal videography, trial presentation, and litigation support services nationally, competing with Esquire for complex litigation and class action matters.
• Veritext: Veritext is one of the largest US court reporting and deposition services firms, offering remote deposition technology, court reporting, videography, and interpretation — directly competing with Esquire across the same AMLAW 100 customer base.
• Kaplan Leaman & Wilkerson: A national court reporting and litigation support firm providing deposition, realtime reporting, and video services; overlaps with Esquire's core court reporting offering for law firm and corporate clients.
• U.S. Legal Support: U.S. Legal Support is a national provider of court reporting, record retrieval, interpreting, and trial support services, competing head-to-head with Esquire on enterprise law firm, insurance, and corporate legal accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Epiq: Epiq is a large global legal services and technology provider with eDiscovery, managed document review, and court reporting — a broader incumbent whose deposition and document services partially overlap with Esquire.
• Consilio: Consilio is a global eDiscovery and legal consulting firm; while broader in scope, its litigation support services compete with Esquire for corporate legal department and Am Law 100 engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EsquireDepositionSolutions
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• Facebookfacebook.com/EsquireSolution

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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