Law Practice
Mar. 29, 2016
The basics of taking a deposition
You've been asked by a partner at your firm to take the deposition of a witness. You've never taken a deposition, and law school didn't teach you how.
Sotera Anderson
Law Offices of Sotera L. Anderson
16870 W Bernardo Dr Ste 400
San Diego , CA 92127-1678
You've been asked by a partner at your firm to take the deposition of a witness. You've never taken a deposition. Law school was great, but it did not teach you "how" to be a lawyer - how to take a deposition. Don't freak out. I've been there and I'm here to help.
Purpose of the Deposition
First, WHO are you deposing? WHAT role do they play? Answers to these questions will dictate the type of questions you ask.
Once you know WHO you are deposing and their role...
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