Portland, Oregon, USA, May 5th, 2026, FinanceWire
NAEGELI Deposition & Trial, one of the nation’s leading court reporting and litigation support firms, published a joint case study with Verbit documenting the measurable results of their operational partnership, which has been active since June 2023. The announcement arrives at a pivotal moment for the legal industry, where firms across the country are working to adopt artificial intelligence without compromising the high standards that clients depend on.
The partnership between NAEGELI and Verbit offers a working example of how technology can strengthen, rather than replace, the people behind high-stakes legal work. AI adoption among legal professionals has doubled in recent years, according to the 8am 2026 Legal Industry Report. Per Law360 Pulse, roughly 70 percent of attorneys now report weekly AI use. The pressure on litigation support firms to integrate technology has never been greater. Yet concerns about data security, accuracy, and the potential displacement of skilled workers remain widespread.
For NAEGELI Founder and CEO Marsha Naegeli, the decision to bring on a technology partner was guided by a clear priority: her people. “Our people are the most important part of the company, and I protect the employees and their positions with a fervor,” said Marsha. “After reviewing all of the vendors in the marketplace, there truly was no other choice. Verbit was the one for NAEGELI Deposition & Trial. Working with Verbit is like a symphony; we interact beautifully together.”
Legal Significance of Discovery and Deposition
Understanding why the NAEGELI-Verbit partnership matters requires understanding where the real weight of litigation sits. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, roughly 95 to 96 percent of civil cases settle before trial. That means the vast majority of legal outcomes are shaped not in courtrooms, but during the discovery and deposition process, the very work that NAEGELI performs every day.
This reality places extraordinary demands on court reporting and legal transcription professionals. Same-day rough drafts and overnight final transcripts are routine expectations. There is no margin for error when the record being captured will determine how a case is resolved.
“Only 5% of cases even go to trial, so really, your deposition process is where the cases are won or lost,” said Marsha. “We have to get that testimony out quickly and accurately.”
Sarah Coleman, Chief of Staff at NAEGELI, emphasized the weight of that responsibility: “Without a reliable court reporter, the integrity of the legal record is at risk.”
Technology That Lifts the Team, Not Replaces It
Rather than adopting technology to reduce headcount or cut costs, NAEGELI brought Verbit into its operations to give its existing team better tools. The partnership was the result of a careful evaluation of multiple vendors, a deliberate, values-driven selection process that reflects NAEGELI’s over 45-year commitment to excellence.
Since the partnership launched in June 2023, the integration has produced concrete benefits for NAEGELI’s internal staff and its clients. Verbit’s platform, which is purpose-built for legal transcription environments, has helped reduce operational strain on NAEGELI’s team while maintaining the accuracy and speed that attorneys expect.
Juliette Kivo, Vice President at NAEGELI, described the impact in practical terms: “I see technology overall just increasing our accuracy, increasing our ability to take on more cases, and attorneys being able to take on greater workloads themselves.”
The results of the partnership are now documented in a published customer case study available on Verbit’s website, providing a detailed look at how the two organizations have worked together in real-world operations across active cases.
A Model for the Industry
The legal support industry is closely watching how firms navigate the current technology transition. According to multiple industry reports, AI-related concerns around data security, ethical use, and accuracy are still ranking among the top barriers to enterprise adoption. Many firms are either resisting technology entirely or adopting it without a clear strategy.
NAEGELI and Verbit’s partnership represents a third path: thoughtful adoption that keeps skilled professionals at the center. For attorneys and law firms evaluating how to modernize their litigation support workflows, this partnership provides a documented, real-world model.
For more information about NAEGELI Deposition & Trial’s full suite of litigation support services, including court reporting, legal transcription, remote depositions, and trial presentation, users can visit naegeliusa.com. For a closer look at the deposition process and its role in litigation, read NAEGELI’s blog post: A Quick Guide to Deposition Transcripts.
About NAEGELI Deposition & Trial
NAEGELI Deposition & Trial is a court reporting and litigation support firm serving legal professionals nationwide. Since 1980, NAEGELI has been trusted by attorneys, law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies to deliver professional Court Reporting, Legal Transcription, Videography, Remote Deposition, Interpreting, Document Management, and Trial Presentation services. Awarded for “Outstanding Professional Service” and “Best Court Reporting Firm,” NAEGELI brings the highest standard of excellence to every case it serves.