Esquire Deposition Solutions Depositions can be stressful affairs. For many witnesses, depositions are a once-in-a-lifetime plunge into the unknown with a lot riding on their testimony. Sitting in a room full of strangers, listening to lawyers argue over barely understood matters, with a court reporter taking down every word, it’s easy for even the most… Continue reading Preparing Witnesses for Today’s Remote Depositions
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The Trial Is Over, So Why Schedule a Deposition?
Esquire Deposition Solutions Depositions are a potent pretrial discovery and trial preparation tool. They allow parties to gather information regarding any non-privileged matter that is relevant to a party’s claim or defense. Through depositions, litigators are able to evaluate the credibility of potential witnesses, authenticate key documents, gain admissions that might narrow the scope of… Continue reading The Trial Is Over, So Why Schedule a Deposition?
Are Lawyers to Blame for a Client’s Boorish Deposition Behavior?
Esquire Deposition Solutions Seasoned litigators know that incivility toward opposing counsel and their clients is not only unprofessional but is, ultimately, a disservice to the client. Harsh words and dilatory behavior impair constructive communications among the lawyers involved in the case, raising costs for everyone and short-circuiting opportunities for reaching a settlement prior to trial.… Continue reading Are Lawyers to Blame for a Client’s Boorish Deposition Behavior?
Turning Deposition No-Shows to the Client’s Advantage
Avi Stadler | Esquire Deposition Solutions This post is addressed to the attorney who has properly noticed the deposition of an opposing party for but, for some reason, the intended deponent has failed to appear at the appointed time and place. A basketball metaphor comes to mind this time of year: You’ve been fouled, and… Continue reading Turning Deposition No-Shows to the Client’s Advantage
Remote Depositions in the Post-Covid-19 World
Islam m. Ahmad | Wilke Fleury Remote Depositions in the Post-COVID-19 World Despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in California, many of the changes imposed on the legal industry by the pandemic will likely remain in effect for the foreseeable future. One major change for litigators has been conducting depositions remotely. This change takes an… Continue reading Remote Depositions in the Post-Covid-19 World