Western New York and the Finger Lakes
Creating an honest record in and out of the courtroom.
Forbes Court Reporting Services has provided stenographic and voice court reporting across the region since 1972, supporting courts, law firms, municipalities, and public proceedings with accurate records and quality transcripts.
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Coverage
Western NY + Finger Lakes
Methods
Steno + Voice
Delivery
Hard copy + E-copy
Services
Reporting coverage for the proceedings legal teams actually run.
Forbes specializes in taking down the record using stenographic and voice reporting methods, then delivering transcripts in the format clients need.
View All ServicesCourtroom and litigation work
Jury trials, grand juries, federal court, town and village courts, and proceedings where the record has to be right.
Depositions and hearings
Depositions, arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, 50-H hearings, and examinations under oath.
Municipal and public meetings
Town board meetings, zoning, planning, historical, and public hearings across the regional court network.
Coverage
Regional reporting across Western New York and the Finger Lakes.
From Batavia and Genesee County outward, Forbes covers county, town, village, court, hearing, and meeting work across a broad regional footprint.
Town and Village Courts
Family Legacy
More than five decades of court reporting continuity.
Forbes Court Reporting is built on working knowledge of court systems, freelance reporting, operations, and the responsibility of preserving the record.
Read About ForbesKelly Forbes
Owner and Operations Manager
Kelly officially took over Forbes Court Reporting in 2015, becoming the third generation of this family business.
Edith Forbes
Owner, 1972–2015
Edie started her stenography schooling in 1969 and launched her freelance business in 1972 — now known as Forbes Court Reporting LLC.
Macrae Forbes
Voice Court Reporter · Executive Assistant · Web & Marketing
Macrae Forbes joined Forbes Court Reporting in 2019 after graduating from high school.
Edna Macrae
Office Manager, 1972–1999
Edna Macrae worked for Forbes Court Reporting from 1972 to 1999, serving as a key part of the operational foundation of the business from its earliest years.
Careers & Students
A practical path into court reporting work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about court reporting.
Contact
Need a reporter for an upcoming proceeding?
Call or send the proceeding details and Forbes will help determine fit, coverage, and transcript needs.