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 take can help you plan your day. While no one considers depositions to be fun,...
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 and accurate. Can I correct my deposition? Yes! In most cases, you will be able to...
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 on what not to say during a deposition is a crucial part of proper preparation. What...
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 time slot on this specific day. You did everything you were supposed to do and...
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 may not be as easy as you might think. So, do you have to agree to...
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 is to prepare you for your legal deposition, eliminating much of the potential stress you...
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 jury in court; how you present yourself in the video will be just as important...
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 client or a future deponent look for information on how to prepare for your deposition, you have come to the right place! So...
Whether you have been called as a witness for a case or you are conducting one of your first depositions as a lawyer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some of the questions that may be asked. The specifics of your individual case will alter the questions to some degree. However, with proper preparation and knowledge of common deposition questions,...
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 to conduct a remote legal deposition. Today, we are sharing several ways to conduct remote legal...
