Magna Legal Services, a nationwide leader in court reporting, medical record retrieval, litigation consulting, investigations and service of process, has completed the acquisition of Everest Court Reporting. The transaction closed on Friday, July 24 and was led by John Brownschidle, Head of M&A at Magna Legal Services.

“Everest has built a business that is highly respected by its clients. We see tremendous opportunities to build on their success and continue delivering the high level of service both organizations are known for.”

– Jason Block, Chief Operating Officer of Magna Legal Services

Based in the Philadelphia area, Everest has built a strong reputation throughout Pennsylvania and beyond for its client service, industry expertise and support of complex, high-end matters.

Together, the organizations represent a combined workforce of more than 1,100 employees, 4,000 court reporters, 2,000 interpreters and 100 litigation consultants nationwide.

The acquisition builds on Magna’s presence in Philadelphia, home to the company’s headquarters, and reflects Magna’s continued focus on this very important market where Magna was born.

Jason Block, Chief Operating Officer of Magna Legal Services, said, “Everest has built a business that is highly respected by its clients. We see tremendous opportunities to build on their success and continue delivering the high level of service both organizations are known for.”

In total, 28 Everest employees will join Magna as part of the acquisition. Everest President Jennifer Luu, who has been instrumental in the company’s operations and client relationships, will continue with the business and help establish a presence within the Magna sales organization for Everest clients moving forward.

Everest founder Daniel Cotilla will remain involved with the business in a consulting role over the next 12 months to support a smooth transition and continued growth.

Daniel Cotilla said, “Merging with Magna was an easy decision. Magna shares our commitment to exceptional service, strong client relationships and delivering outstanding results. By joining forces, we can now offer our clients even more services to support every stage of the litigation process. Together, we are confident we will help our clients reach the peak of litigation support.”

Clients of Everest will now have access to Magna’s full suite of litigation support services, including nationwide court reporting, document translation, interpreting, medical record retrieval, social media surveillance, visual communications, jury consulting and investigative services.

Mark Williams, CEO & President of Magna Legal Services, said, “This combination reflects what we look for in a partnership: strong client relationships and a shared commitment to service. Everest has built an impressive business, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead as we combine our strengths and continue supporting clients across the country.”

 Magna Legal Services, a nationwide leader in court reporting, medical record retrieval, litigation consulting, investigations and service of process, has combined with Naegeli Deposition & Trial. The transaction became effective on Thursday, July 9 and was led by John Brownschidle, Head of M&A at Magna Legal Services.

“When I considered the future of Naegeli, it was essential to find a partner that would value our people, preserve our culture, and continue the level of service our clients have come to expect. I found that in Magna.”

– Marsha Naegeli, Founder, Naegeli Deposition & Trial

Founded in Portland, Oregon by Marsha Naegeli, Naegeli Deposition & Trial has grown from a respected court reporting firm into a full-service litigation support provider. Today, the company has built a strong reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest for exceptional client service, deep roots in the court reporting industry and a longstanding commitment to quality.

With approximately 140 Naegeli employees joining Magna, this represents one of the largest combinations in the company’s history. Together, Magna and Naegeli now comprise a workforce of more than 1,100 employees, 4,000 court reporters, 2,000 interpreters and 100 litigation consultants nationwide.

The combination significantly expands Magna’s presence in the Pacific Northwest while strengthening its national footprint. It also supports Magna’s continued evolution as a digital-forward organization through expanded digital reporting capabilities.

Equally important, Magna and Naegeli share a commitment to service excellence and long-term client relationships. Together, the organizations are well positioned to continue delivering the quality and responsiveness clients have come to expect.

Mark Calzaretta, Founder and Executive Vice President of Magna Legal Services, said, “What stood out to us about Naegeli was the quality of the business they have built and the trust they have earned from their clients over many years. We are excited to welcome their team to Magna and build on that success together.”

Naegeli’s leadership team will continue leading the organization as the companies thoughtfully align systems, processes and resources.

Marsha Naegeli, Founder of Naegeli Deposition & Trial, said, “When I considered the future of Naegeli, it was essential to find a partner that would value our people, preserve our culture, and continue the level of service our clients have come to expect. I found that in Magna. This combination creates new opportunities for our employees, expands the resources available to our clients, and positions the company for continued success for many years to come.”

Clients of Naegeli will now have access to Magna’s full suite of litigation support services, including nationwide court reporting, document translation, interpreting, medical record retrieval, social media surveillance, visual communications, jury consulting and investigative services.

Mark Williams, CEO of Magna Legal Services, said, “Every organization that joins Magna adds something unique to who we are as a company. Marsha has built an incredible business with outstanding people, a strong infrastructure and a long history of serving clients well. Those strengths make them a natural fit for Magna, and we are proud to welcome the Naegeli team as we continue growing together.”

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