Regal Court Reporting buys R. Leonard CSR Inc.

Regal Court Reporting has acquired R. Leonard CSR Inc., its fourth independent agency purchase, in a move that expands services while keeping the reporter-owned firm’s client-first model intact. The deal brings together two longtime, independently owned court reporting businesses as Regal continues to pursue more acquisitions.

Why it matters: - The acquisition adds scale for Regal Court Reporting while keeping another independently owned agency inside a reporter-led business model. - Clients of R. Leonard CSR Inc. gain access to Regal Court Reporting’s broader court reporting and litigation support services. - The deal reflects continued consolidation in an industry facing more automation and pressure to preserve hands-on service.

What happened: - Regal Court Reporting acquired R. Leonard CSR Inc., marking Regal’s fourth purchase of an independently owned court reporting agency. - The acquisition brings together two reporter-owned firms with a shared focus on personalized client care. - The companies announced the deal on Sept. 15, 2026, in Santa Ana, California.

The details: - Regal Court Reporting founders Isaiah and Stephanie Leslie said they had built a strong relationship with Rick and Robin Leonard over time. - Robin Leonard said the leadership style at Regal reminded her of her own approach to clients and staff. - The Leonards spent 33 years building R. Leonard CSR Inc. before choosing Regal as the buyer. - Isaiah Leslie said Regal was selected because the firm shared many of the Leonards’ values. - Regal said it will continue to lead with integrity, protect the record, and carry forward the legacies of the agencies it acquires. - Regal Court Reporting was founded in 2007 and is headquartered at 1551 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 750, Santa Ana, CA 92705. - Regal provides court reporting and litigation support from discovery through trial. - Regal’s services include court reporting for depositions and trial, videography, language interpreting, realtime, remote depositions, online depository, online scheduling and trial technology. - Regal said it is actively looking to acquire other independently owned agencies. - The company also shared an official announcement video featuring commentary from the Leonards and the Leslies.

Between the lines: - The deal signals that small, service-driven court reporting firms may see acquisitions as a way to preserve their client relationships while securing a smoother ownership transition. - Regal is using acquisition growth to expand its footprint without abandoning the concierge-style positioning that differentiates it from corporate-owned competitors. - The emphasis on legacy and values suggests Regal is targeting sellers who care as much about continuity as price.

What’s next: - Regal said it remains open to acquiring more independently owned agencies. - Clients should expect the combined business to keep emphasizing direct service, record protection and continuity. - More ownership transitions like this may follow if other agency founders look for succession plans that preserve their brand identity.

The bottom line: - Regal Court Reporting is growing by buying like-minded independent firms, and R. Leonard CSR Inc. becomes the latest agency to join that strategy.