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...
Whether due to illness, physical location challenges, or government restrictions, there are times when conducting an in-person legal deposition is not an option. Although this can pose a challenge and halt the progress of a case, it can be overcome. Luckily, there are several ways...
How to Act During a Deposition Since most of us shouldn’t have a testimony to even think about, the idea of getting deposed is alarming. The thought of being judged by a roomful of lawyers recording every utterance to pick apart later causes me anxiety. I’m...
What to expect during and after a legal deposition You’ve been asked to give a deposition and now you’re panicking. What will happen at the meeting? Who will be there? What’s going to happen to me, specifically, afterward? The questions are endless, and that’s completely understandable....
What Happens After a Deposition If you're involved in a lawsuit, you'll most likely have to attend a deposition at some point. Depositions are an important part of the legal process, whether the case is settled or it goes to court. If you've already attended a...
