B & L | Profiles

Robert M. Bramanti

Robert is a 1986 graduate of Massachusetts Bay Community College with an Associate's degree in Court and Conference Reporting.

Prior to forming Bramanti & Lyons Court Reporting, Inc., in 2001, Robert worked with Lucy A. Bramanti and Associates and then Bramanti Court Reporting.

Robert is a Past President of the Massachusetts Court Reporters Association and is very active in the National Court Reporters Association, attending and speaking at legislative "BOOT CAMP" and leadership seminars. He has also served as the northeast region's Rainmaker, interacting with state association leaders around the nation on legislative issues. Robert has served as committee chair on NCRA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

Robert has worked in all areas of litigation, including medical/expert testimony, insurance matters, arbitrations, reference hearings, and interactive realtime.

Robert's accomplishments include the Massachusetts Certified Shorthand Reporter and the National Court Reporter's Association's Registered Professional Reporter and Registered Merit Reporter Certifications.

James A. Lyons

President
JALyons@bramanti-lyons.com

Jim is a 1986 graduate of Massachusetts Bay Community College with an Associate's degree in Court and Conference Reporting.

Prior to forming Bramanti & Lyons Court Reporting, Inc., in 2001, Jim worked for BPA Reporting, Mahaney Reporting Services, and Lyons Court Reporting.

Jim is a Past President of the Massachusetts Court Reporters Association and has been very active in the National Court Reporters Association's Leadership and Legislative training programs.

During Jim's 28-year career, he has worked in the litigation field in various settings, focusing on providing realtime services to both the legal and hard-of-hearing communities.

Jim's accomplishments include the Massachusetts Certified Shorthand Reporter, the National Registered Diplomate Reporter, and Certified Realtime Reporter certifications. Jim is also a National Speed Contest qualifier.