When you’re planning for a deposition, there are many things to consider. You’ll need to make sure you have the conference room reserved, all the necessary admonitions prepared, and the best court reporter you can get! You not only want to acquire testimony that furthers your case, but you also want a great transcript to [...]

Attending a deposition is the best way to make sure that you have a clear picture of the case before it goes to trial. However, when you’re working on a large case with a cross-coastal team or even a smaller case that is being handled by multiple offices, it can be hard to get everyone [...]

Life as a paralegal is tough. You’re constantly being given new and confusing tasks to handle, often before you’ve completed the ones you’ve already had. Overextending yourself isn’t good for your mental health, or the resources of your firm. To help keep your office running efficiently, it’s important to know which tasks you can delegate. [...]

As a member of the litigation field, you know that a great deposition performance can enhance your argument just as much as a poor deposition performance can damage it. You’ll have dozens of questions to cover, although not in any specific order. You should always be prepared to deviate from your plan depending on the [...]

In the rapidly changing field of litigation, technological advancements are allowing the law to go places it couldn’t before. Although not as comprehensive as fully virtual depositions, telephonic depositions are a great option for many firms. Choosing to hold a telephonic deposition decreases travel costs and saves valuable time. If you’re performing a telephonic deposition, [...]

Before you entered the legal industry, you may have thought that “admonitions” only referred to scolding from figures in authority. Now that you’ve learned about admonitions as a way to keep your deponent informed, you’ll have to settle on the best admonitions for your case. A well-admonished deponent is a great asset to you because [...]

Modern depositions have changed quite a bit over the past decade. You may be wondering how best to maximize your time and budget for the new industry landscape. If you find yourself asking if you need a legal videographer, we’ve compiled a list of the benefits of hiring legal videographers that explains how they can [...]

You probably already know that a court reporter is an invaluable part of any deposition, but how much do you know about realtime court reporters? For a small extra fee, realtime court reporters allow you to leave a deposition with a copy of the full transcript for immediate use. Sound too good to be true? [...]

You wouldn’t dream of holding a deposition without a certified court reporter, but have you ever wondered what those reporters wish they could tell you? In a deposition, you’re focused on getting testimony that will help you win your client’s case, often with trial in mind as an eventuality. Smart litigators know that the power [...]

As you may already know, depositions are intended as tools of discovery. The purpose of a deposition is to find out what the witness knows and to preserve the testimony for a later date. A deposition is recorded word-for-word by a court reporter, who produces a transcript that is admissible in court. Typically, the questions [...]