Over 30 years of deposition video experience, at your service.
As an industry-leading legal videography firm, we know that recording your evidence clearly and accurately is non-negotiable. Barnes Video Group is proud to be one of the only family-owned, full-service deposition video providers in the country.
Meet the Team
With more than 30 years of experience in legal videography, Michael applies his broad scope of expertise to serve law firms nationwide. He founded BVG in 2014 after managing a court reporting firm for a decade. He has led complex MDL matters involving multiple countries and languages, and directed international video inspections of industrial locations for the US International Trade Commission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he pioneered remote videographer workflows and Zoom deposition recording services to ensure uninterrupted, court-ready video evidence. Michael has truly seen and done it all, and he’s happy to share his one-of-a-kind experience on your next case.
Sonja Pendergast manages production and scheduling for BVG, coordinating certified legal videography, deposition video services, and courtroom videography services for law firms across Texas. She brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, including service as a TABC captain in the Dallas region, ensuring every legal video production meets strict evidentiary and procedural standards.
Brian Primavera is the chief videographer for BVG, directing professional legal videography services delivered by partner teams throughout the United States. With over 10 years of experience recording depositions and legal proceedings, he oversees deposition video services, courtroom videography, and trial presentation video production, delivering accurate, court-ready video with professionalism, neutrality, and strict confidentiality.
Salina Primavera serves as Client Relations Manager for BVG, supporting law firms with responsive legal videography services, deposition video services, and trial presentation video services. With 33 years of client relations experience she ensures attorneys receive reliable communication, smooth scheduling, and consistently professional legal video production.