Nolos Deposition Handbook PDF Download

Depositions are playing a more critical role in the litigation process. Make sure you have considered various tactics, strategies and potential problems when going into your next deposition. Tap into the vast experience of expert litigators with the Deposition Handbook, Fifth Edition, and gain valuable insights and skills including: Practical advice covering every stage of a deposition Techniques for eliciting information and effective questioning Video deposition guidelines Proven strategies, procedures, and case studies Rules governing conduct Sample questions And much more The Deposition Handbook delivers on being a truly user-friendly and concise guide offering expert advice on the strategies, tactics, and mechanics needed to handle depositions successfully. Get specific examples and scenarios covering: Whether counsel may interview an adverse party's current or former employees (§ 2.04) Private conferences between the deponent and counsel during the course of the deposition (§ 11.02) The pros and cons of "the usual stipulations" (§ 10.05 Questioning techniques including: Jumping from the specific to the general (§ 9.07) Posing the either-answer question (§ 9.08) Written from a litigator's perspective, it delivers insights into how to make sure the witness becomes a champion for your side of the case. Find out how to effectively prepare the witness to testify most effectively and what factors to consider in deciding whether to prepare the witness to do more than just answer the question. It is a must-read for every young trial attorney or a great refresher to even the most experienced litigator. Add the Deposition Handbook to your bookshelf today!