About Us

shutterstock 76493551Drake Recording Services Limited was established in 1983 by Phil Drake.  As founder and owner Phil has worked for 35 years in helping Drake Recording flourish as a small company in an increasingly corporate world.  Phil maintains a hands-on appoach with her business, and works diligently to build lasting relationships with her clients.  In 2016, her daughter Jessica joined the team.

Phil's team consists of Certified Court Transcribers, Commissioners of Oaths for the Province of Nova Scotia and the Tax Court of Canada, as well as Registrars for the Tax Court of Canada.  Her staff of Court Reporters are no strangers to taking their work on the road; having travelled the world to record discoveries in Japan, Germany, Denmark, and the USA.

Drake sets the standard for technology and innovation.  Phil appreciates that keeping up with industry trends is imperative to staying competitive in a continuously transforming field. Clients have easy access to their transcripts in Word, PDF and .txt formats through the latest digital technologies, and can book with Drake Recording Services online, via email or by phone.

Drake Recording Services Limited has built a strong reputation in the industry because of its:

•  Ability to deliver high-quality transcripts
•  Commitment to excellence
•  Reliability and flexibility
•  3+ decades of industry experience

Since its inception, Drake Recording Services, has strived to provide exceptional service to its clients, emphasizing integrity and accountability that can be relied on.  Phil and her highly trained staff continue to serve a diverse and growing clientele, and they look forward to working with you.

  • Barry J.Mason

    “We have been using Drake Recording Services Limited in our practice over the past two decades. I have found Drake Recording Services Limited to be reliable, accurate and professional. I have no reservation in recommending Drake Recording Services Limited for your discovery needs."
     
    - Barry J.Mason, Q.C, Presse Mason

  • Marco Wynnyckyj

    "Drake Recording Services Limited has always been a great professional services provider to the MFDA. Their customer service
    is top-notch and their court reporters are the best in the area.  We truly enjoy working with Drake because they have helped
    serve our cases efficiently by providing excellent service."
     
    - Marco Wynnyckyj, Manager, Hearings Administration, MFDA

  • Tim Hill, Q.C., Boyne Clarke LLP

    "I have used Drake Recording Services Limited as my first choice since 1986. I can say without fear of contradiction that in all those years Phil and her staff have provided exemplary service, and I cannot recall ever having to deal with any error on their part. I would heartily recommend Drake to any legal professional seeking reliable and accurate recording services. In my view, Drake is simply the best."
     
    - Tim Hill, Q.C., Boyne Clarke LLP

  • Raymond L. Wagner, Q.C.Founder, Wagners Law

    “I have had the pleasure of using Drake Recording Services Limited for over the past 35 years. In my experience their service, speed, and competence are of the highest quality, which gives me assurance that this recommendation is well deserved.”
     
    - Raymond L. Wagner, Q.C., Founder, Wagners Law

  • Paul Allen at NSUARB

    “Drake has always provided us with competent, professional and courteous service. They are a pleasure to deal with.”
     
    - Paul Allen, CPA CA, NSUARB