Description
Gain insight into how to take your depositions to the next level. This program will demonstrate how to take a deposition for purposes of dispositive motion and for use at trial. As for dispositive motions, depending on which side of the fence you are on, establishing or eliminating a question of fact can make or break your case. Learn how to lock in testimony that leaves no doubt about what it is you are seeking. If a trial is where the case is heading, learn how to ask questions to establish clear and concise facts and how to set the groundwork for impeachment at trial. Establishing foundations for critical documents is imperative for both motion practice and trial. The methods employed will assist in getting more out of your depositions.
Date: 2022-11-30 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Overview
• Why This Witness?
• When Should They Be Deposed?
• Follow up?
Trial/Summary Judgment
• Issues to Be Dealt With
• Corporate Rep • 30(b)(6)
• Trying to Bite off Too Much
Documents
• Setting Foundation • Hearsay Issues
• In Advance • Use to Guide Testimony
• Policies
• Electronic Documents
• Remote Depositions
Experts
• Opinions
• Exclusions • Setting up Daubert Hearing/Motions in Limine
• Basis
• Core Premise
Witness • Taking and Defending
• Push Back/Argumentative Witness
• Motions to Compel • Establishing Record
• Dealing With Contention Questions
• Dealing With Argumentative Questions
• Dealing With Coaching Attorney
• Objections • When to Make
Depositions at Trial
• Party Testimony
• Impeachment
• Use in Opening
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Ara Jabagchourian-Law Offices of Ara Jabagchourian, P.C.
