A Litigation Advantage: How a Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell Uses Verbit Legal Visor

Seeking Legal-Tech Tools to Manage Cases with Greater Efficiency

“Construction is really complex, and it leads to a lot of disputes,” Todd explains. “We’re often arguing about specific contract terms and who’s responsible for cost overruns, generally.”

Todd’s team regularly handles cases involving multiple parties, lots of documents, and depositions. Todd recalls one case where “I think there was something like 15 fact depositions over five weeks, so when they do come, they come in big waves like that,” he said.

Before encountering Verbit’s Legal Visor solution, preparing outlines and reviewing testimony manually consumed significant time and energy, leaving Todd and his team with an intense workload and less bandwidth for strategic analysis.

The Results

Searchable Transcripts and AI Summaries That Save Time and Improve Client Communication

Todd shared how Legal Visor transforms his post-deposition workflows. He and his team can quickly search transcripts, locate relevant testimony, and generate clear summaries for clients, reducing manual review time while improving collaboration.

“Once you have the transcript, just being able to query it is really great. Now you can find what you need efficiently. An associate can just log in and pull up what I needed much more efficiently. That’s just a great tool to have.”

Clients also benefit from receiving clear, structured updates, which Todd and his team provide quickly using Verbit’s legal transcription technology and generative AI.

“Clients love receiving summaries of the work we do, and anything that expedites that is super useful,” he says.

Efficiency and a Competitive Edge in Complex Litigation

For Todd, Legal Visor provides more than efficiency. He shared that it gives him a competitive advantage. It reduces reliance on manual transcription and offers him the ability to access transcripts immediately after depositions are completed. These capabilities – combined with the real-time insights provided – strengthen his ability to achieve the best outcomes for clients, he says.

“Litigators are competitive people. Having [Verbit] is an advantage over someone who isn’t using it in their depositions. It gives you a better chance to get the better result at the end of the day.”

Seamless Support and a True Partnership with Verbit

Todd emphasizes that Verbit is not just a technology provider, but a collaborative partner. He said that onboarding was simple, and questions are answered promptly, ensuring a smooth experience.

“It’s very user friendly,” he continued. “Compared to some of the bigger tools we have to use, Legal Visor is much closer to ready-to-use out-of-the-box.”

Todd also contributes feedback on his use of Verbit’s legal transcription technology, which informs product development and investment decisions on Verbit’s side.

“I do truly feel like a valued customer. The things I’m suggesting are given serious consideration.”