How to Conduct an Effective Deposition

How to Conduct an Effective Deposition (2 days)

Learn how to plan and execute depositions that help you win the case.

Have you ever agonized over a deposition? Or been stone-walled by an evasive deponent? Have you ever been unsure about deposition protocol? Or concluded a deposition only to realize that critical questions had not been asked? If so, then this course is for you. It is designed to help you develop the skill and confidence to conduct effective depositions.

You’ll learn:

Three deposition styles and when to use them
How to create a deposition gameplan
How to listen and respond effectively
How to elicit narrative responses when you want them and precise answers when you need them
How to depose an expert witness
How to work with documents during a deposition
How to prepare a deponent
How and when to object
How to deal with difficult attorneys
How to work with court reporters
The fundamentals of deposition etiquette and protocol