The Deposition Handbook,Revised 5th Edition

In this revised Fifth Edition provide specific techniques for eliciting information, guidelines for video depositions, case studies, checklists, numerous examples, rules of conduct, and sample questions. This user-friendly and comprehensive guide offers expert analysis on the strategies and tactics you need to successfully handle your depositions. You’ll get specific examples and scenarios covering: Whether counsel may interview an adverse party’s current or former employees Private conferences between the deponent and counsel during the course of the deposition The pros and cons of “the usual stipulations” Questioning techniques How to effectively prepare your clients and witnesses to effectively testify What factors to consider when deciding whether to prepare the witness to do more than just answer the question