Defending, Preparation
Deposition Preparation, Talking in lay terms with the witness
Time: 15:51 Basic communication techniques for preparing witnesses: How a lawyer talks to a lay witness affects what the witness learns. Visualize the witness’s concerns and relieve anxiety; develop rapport..
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Deposition Preparation, Explaining how the Rules Work
Time: 13:53 Explain the basics to a witness who is new to the deposition process: How the court reporter works; taking breaks; how objections work; other guidance...
$7.50
Deposition Preparation, Explaining what the lawyers do
Time: 9:56 Points to Cover About Deposition "Mechanics": Explain protections for the witness that are built into the deposition rules. Describe the role of the defending lawyer, particularly with respect to objections and instructions not to a..
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Deposition Preparation, The preliminary questions
Time: 12:09 Help the witness understand the usual preliminary questions asked at the outset of a deposition: When the deposing lawyer tries to get the witness committed to give full and complete answers to the questions about to be asked..
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Deposition Preparation, Using role- playing to practice with the witness
Time: 13:25 How to structure a productive role-playing session in which the adverse questioning likely to occur at the deposition is put to the witness in a practice exercise: Techniques for mock questioning to prepare the witness..
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Deposition Preparation, Teaching the witness to handle opposing counsel’s questions
Time: 9:57 Teaching the witness how to respond to direct examination by the opposing lawyer with the shortest fair and truthful answer: How to debrief the witness on avoiding volunteering and rambling answers and help the witness answer more eff..
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Deposition Preparation, Helping the witness to deal with opposing counsel’s pressure
Time: 11:09 Helping the witness to be steady in the face of a demanding examination by opposing counsel: Avoid inventing facts to make the testimony better..
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Deposition Preparation, Alerting the witness to opposing counsel’s themes and theories
Time: 13:15 Working with the witness on questions about the opposing party's claims, themes, and theories: Short truthful answers; using yes, no, and I don’t know-- where possible..
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Deposition Preparation, An expert who doesn’t have testifying experience
Time: 17:50 Explaining Helpful Techniques to a First-Time Expert: How the expert's role at a deposition differs from the role at trial; recognizing the opposition lawyer's goals; the mechanics of a deposition; likely questioning; and and useful ..
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Deposition Preparation, An expert who has solid testifying experience
Time: 16:29 Helping the Experienced Expert Fit into the Case: Preparation on case themes, scope of retention, materials reviewed and qualifications. Thorough review of prior experience and opinions; how to fix errors in the expert's report; pre..
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Deposition Preparation, A witness named to speak for a company
Time: 13:45 Checklists for getting ready to defend a witness who Is testifying on behalf of an organization: Choosing the right witness or witnesses to speak for and bind the organization; making objections or motions for protective order as to..
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Deposition Preparation, Defending a videotaped deposition
Time: 13:28 Protect your witness from video mistakes. How to check the video setup so your witness is not disadvantaged and prepare your witness for the special conditions of a video deposition...
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