Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• 35+ year operating history & distinguished reputation
• One of only a few agencies providing court reporting coverage across all of Northern California
• Asset-light, variable cost model - 100% independent contractor reporter workforce
• Deep, multi-decade attorney relationships reinforced by rural market barriers
• Pre-qualified for SBA financing
• Founders committed to post-close transition support
DESCRIPTION
Our client is a full-service court reporting and litigation support agency with more than 35 years of continuous operation serving the Northern California legal community. Founded in the 1980s, the Company provides certified court reporters to plaintiff and defense law firms and national reporting agencies across the region.
The Company is one of only a few agencies offering court reporting coverage across the full Northern California corridor, giving it a near-exclusive geographic position reinforced by deep, multi-decade attorney & court relationships.
The business operates on a fully independent contractor model, scheduling jobs for 21 credentialed California CSR reporters on a per-engagement basis. This structure eliminates fixed reporter labor costs and allows revenue to scale with litigation volume.
In 2025, revenue was $1.41M with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $277K (19.7% SDE margin compared to 16.7% in 2024), reflecting continued improvement in operating leverage.
After more than 35 years of building the business, the owners are interested in retiring. The transaction is structured as a debt-free and cash-free asset sale. The asking price is $650,000. The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing.
The sellers are willing to commit to a mutually agreed post-close transition period to ensure continuity of client and reporter relationships.
If you are a qualified buyer and would like to learn more, please contact us to sign an NDA and receive additional information.
• 35+ year operating history & distinguished reputation
• One of only a few agencies providing court reporting coverage across all of Northern California
• Asset-light, variable cost model - 100% independent contractor reporter workforce
• Deep, multi-decade attorney relationships reinforced by rural market barriers
• Pre-qualified for SBA financing
• Founders committed to post-close transition support
DESCRIPTION
Our client is a full-service court reporting and litigation support agency with more than 35 years of continuous operation serving the Northern California legal community. Founded in the 1980s, the Company provides certified court reporters to plaintiff and defense law firms and national reporting agencies across the region.
The Company is one of only a few agencies offering court reporting coverage across the full Northern California corridor, giving it a near-exclusive geographic position reinforced by deep, multi-decade attorney & court relationships.
The business operates on a fully independent contractor model, scheduling jobs for 21 credentialed California CSR reporters on a per-engagement basis. This structure eliminates fixed reporter labor costs and allows revenue to scale with litigation volume.
In 2025, revenue was $1.41M with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $277K (19.7% SDE margin compared to 16.7% in 2024), reflecting continued improvement in operating leverage.
After more than 35 years of building the business, the owners are interested in retiring. The transaction is structured as a debt-free and cash-free asset sale. The asking price is $650,000. The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing.
The sellers are willing to commit to a mutually agreed post-close transition period to ensure continuity of client and reporter relationships.
If you are a qualified buyer and would like to learn more, please contact us to sign an NDA and receive additional information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 46
- Employees
- 22 (1 Part-time, 21 Contractors)
- Facilities & Assets
- The company currently operates in a shared office environment but could be operated from the owner's home.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $725.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement after operating this business for more than 35 years.
- Transition Support
- The owners are willing to provide training and transition support for up to 60 days.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing will depend on the experience of the buyer.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2521506
- Listing Views
- 20
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