Winning Deposition Techniques: Audio on CD & Book on CD-ROM

The Law of Depositions
Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq., Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC, Bridgeport

• How to Use Depositions as a Substitute for Trial Testimony
• The Law of Cross Examining with Depositions
• Objections and Instructions not to Answer
• Who can be Deposed, in What Order, and Where
• Motions for Protective Order
• The Meaning of the Usual Stipulations
• Requesting Production of Materials and Objections to Production Requests
• Limits on Subject Matter and Length of Deposition

Dealing with Obstreperous Defense Counsel
Jonathan Katz, Esq., Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz, PC, New Haven

• Know Your Adversary and be Prepared
• Rules, Stipulations and Case Law Limiting Permissible Interruption
• A Courteous, Deliberative Approach to Seeking Sanctions
• Other Approaches to Dealing with the Abusive Opponent
• “Sauce for the Goose” and the Interests of Justice
• Effective Motion Practice

Depositions of Lay Witnesses
Christopher P. Anderson, Esq., Anderson Law Firm, Norwich

• Eliciting Exhaustive, Expansive Answers
• The Investigator:  Who, What, Where, When, Why, How?
• Identifying/Explaining/Evaluating Relevant Witnesses, Documents, Evidence
• Determining Strengths & Weaknesses of the Case
• How to Get Your Client to Show His/Her “Best Side”
• How Not to Lose Your Case in Deposition

Depositions of Expert Witnesses
Cindy L. Robinson, Esq., Tremont & Sheldon, PC, Bridgeport

• Know about the Defense Expert Before the Deposition
• Getting Expert Depositions Scheduled
• Understanding the Subject Matter of the Case
• What Your Expert Needs to Know Before Deposition
• What’s the Theory of Your Case and How Can the Expert Help You Prove It?

Videotaping Depositions
Paul A. Slager, Esq., Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP, Stamford

• Costs/Benefits
• Authority and Governing Law
• Special Strategic Considerations for Videotaping Depositions
• Opportunities and Pitfalls
• Using Videotaped Depositions in Settlement Presentations
• Using Videotaped Depositions During Trial