Litigation, Young Lawyers Division

Lawyer's Roadmap: Deposition Tactics 101

Description:

Whether you are just starting to prep for your first deposition or a seasoned expert about to take your 100th deposition, these tips will help you become a better litigator. Some of the tips discussed include:

  • Shuffling questions;
  • To video or not;
  • To bring a colleague;
  • Location;
  • Dealing with difficult counsel; and
  • Using experts.

 

  

 

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The presenter had excellent tips on using basic psychology to elicit more truthful responses out of deponents. Additionally, the presenter dispelled a few myths about deposition tactics that I have frequently learned, specifically regarding timing of depositions and demeanor of the deposing attorney.

Some very good tips on conducting depositions and, specifically, family law depositions.

I was interested in his use of military style interrogation techniques and question structure to keep a witness on their feet.

Helpful info

Great and practical tips! Very useful CLE.

As a new lawyer, I enjoyed this presentation to help me better prepare and perform during depositions. I liked the way the tips were presented and found them especially helpful in managing the organization and stress of a deposition!

Very useful and practical strategies-especially the pocket questions.

Good review of pointers and reminders along with techniques. Would love a slide with the case citations for case law on deposition misconduct.

I thought it was very well presented for an hour topic on depositions.

Good slides. Good presentation. Material was somewhat redundant if you were a seasoned attorney and it should really be targeted only at new attorneys.

Great information good practice tips.

This training had several useful tips which I plan to incorporate into my deposition prep and depositions in the future

Very informative! I took notes and thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. I will definitely incorporate these tips into my practice.

The presentation contained very practical practice tips, and I will no doubt use some of them.

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Course InformationHighlights
  • Flexible to your schedule
  • Viewable on desktop or mobile devices
  • Discount for section members
Course Credits Dual Credits: 0.00
General Credits: 1.00
Total Credits: 1

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.