What you need to know about reviewing your deposition You finally made it through the deposition. The nerves didn’t beat you! You showed up and gave your statement, answering all the questions the lawyers asked of you with as much detail as you could remember. Now...
How Long Do Depositions Last? If you've never been to a legal deposition, you may be wondering how long the process takes. Whether you're the one who's being deposed or you're the plaintiff who will sit in on the deposition, knowing how long the deposition will...
Despite extensive preparation and practice, mistakes during your deposition may happen. In the stress of the moment, you may share information during your deposition that is simply not correct. Luckily, you may have the ability to correct your errors to ensure your deposition is truthful...
What Not to Say During a Deposition If you are participating in an upcoming deposition, you know that the information you share can greatly impact the case. However, in some cases, what you don’t say is just as important as what you do say. Educating yourself...
What you need to know about canceled depositions You agonized over it. Prepared and worried for days, weeks, or more about what’s going to happen at this legal thing. Took time off work. Found and paid for a babysitter. Meticulously cleared your schedule for this particular...
The thought of participating in a legal deposition can be incredibly intimidating. No matter the role you play in the case, a deposition can be stressful. Upon hearing of the deposition, you likely begin to think of ways that you could avoid participation. However, this...
Participating in a legal deposition can be intimidating and stressful, especially if you have no prior experience with legal matters. As the plaintiff in a deposition, you may feel nervous and uncertain in the days leading up to your deposition. Our goal in this post...
What to Wear to a Deposition as a Defendant When you go to a deposition as a defendant, how you present yourself can have just as much of an impact as your answers to the questions asked. Your deposition may be video-recorded and shown to a...
Witness Deposition Preparation: Everything You Need to Know Depositions have the potential to quickly become stressful and intimidating. A witness who has no prior experience with legal proceedings will likely have many unanswered questions about how to properly prepare. Whether you are a lawyer preparing your...
What is asked at a Deposition? Common Deposition Questions (And Tips for Answering Them) Whether you have been called as a witness for a case or you are conducting one of your first depositions as an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some...
