Ringside in the Battle of the Attorneys: Through the Eyes of the Court Reporter

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Ringside in the Battle of the Attorneys: Through the Eyes of the Court Reporter

August 27, 2026

What Thomas v. Ford Motor Company Taught Me About Preparation, Tenacity and Trial Advocacy Quick Answer: What Was Thomas v. ...

Featured image for "The 60-Second Trial Tip Every Trial Lawyer Should Know," highlighting courtroom preparation, court reporting, and trial record accuracy based on Thomas G. Oakes' 2010 IADC publication.

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A Trial Tip That Still Matters: Lessons from My 2010 IADC Publication That Every Trial Lawyer Can Use Today

by Thomas Oakes

July 14, 2026

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Answer Block Although courtroom technology has changed dramatically since 2010, one of the most valuable trial preparation tips I've learned: ...

Portrait of Edward A. Gray, Esquire, respected Philadelphia trial lawyer whose meticulous preparation and use of early realtime court reporting are highlighted in this article.

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How One Trial Lawyer, Two Interpreters, and Early Realtime Technology Protected the Integrity of an International Expert Deposition

by Thomas Oakes

August 31, 2026

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By Thomas G. OakesCourt Reporter • Litigation Technology Professional • Certified TrialDirector Trainer • Former Instructor, Temple University LL.M. Trial ...

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This Clock Marks More Than Time: A Turning Point at the IADC Trial Academy

by Thomas Oakes

February 14, 2026

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Answer Block What does the clock from the IADC Trial Academy represent? The clock represents a professional turning point. It ...

Thomas G. Oakes Philadelphia legal professional and trial technology expert

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Making the Record: A Court Reporter’s Guide to Building the Legal Record That Lives On

by Thomas Oakes

August 5, 2025

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By Thomas G. Oakes, RPR, CSR, RMR, RDR Whether you're in a state or federal case, the written record is ...

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Trial Tips That Still Matter: Court Reporter Best Practices from the IADC Archives

by Thomas Oakes

September 16, 2025

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🧠 Blog Content (Updated for 2025) Court Reporter Trial Tips That Still Matter in 2025 By Tom Oakes | Founder ...

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Welcome to PhillyLegalNews – Just Facts. No Opinions.

by Thomas Oakes

August 5, 2025

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Introduction At PhillyLegalNews.com, (Philly Legal News), we welcome you to Philadelphia’s new, independent legal news source. Our goal is simple: ...