Ways to Prepare a Witness for Deposition

Depositions are one of the most crucial (and fun) stages of litigation. They clarify and illuminate the facts of your – and your adversary’s – case in a way that the documents alone – no matter how much you pore over them – simply cannot. They bring a case to life by putting faces to names. They give you a sneak peek into what a trial might look like. Handled well, they can also lead to settlement, solidify your grounds for summary judgment, and lock opponents into important positions for trial. Whether you are a first-year litigation associate or a senior partner, join skilled and experienced litigators Lisa Coyle and Rayna Kessler for a discussion of strategies and techniques for maximizing your effectiveness at preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.

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This course, co-presented by defense attorneys Lee Vartan and Danielle Corcione of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, will consider these questions, and others, in light of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct and recent case law.

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Ethics and the Criminal Defense Attorney: