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Years ago, the legal community instantly realized the many benefits of video depositions. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that lawyers are also quick to appreciate the advantages video conferencing has to offer. In this belt-tightening economy, video conferencing is a cost-effective system that lets lawyers from small or large firms satisfy the legal needs of their clients while keeping costs under control and increasing their efficiency without hiring additional staff.

Video conferencing is becoming a significant factor in keeping budgets under control as the time we have for getting things done is ever decreasing. Video conferencing can be used in a host of different environments, which is one of the reasons the technology is rapidly increasing in popularity. The magic of video conferencing is that it has erased all borders.

How else could lawyers be multiple places at one time? What other system would let litigations teams from across the country get together for regular meetings without incurring travel expenses and other added costs of face-to-face communication? What technology would permit an expert witness from Ohio to testify live in a California courtroom without leaving his office? Perhaps there will be a time in the not-too-distant future when lawyers will be able to attend hearings on motions without the necessity of appearing in person at the courthouse. This is an exciting and versatile innovation and well worth investigating. The possibilities are limitless.