Winning Deposition Techniques

Friday, April 23, 2010

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

Speakers

Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq. (chair) Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC
Paul A. Slager, Esq. (chair) Slager Madry LLC
Christopher P. Anderson, Esq. Anderson Law Firm
Jonathan Katz, Esq. Jacobs & Dow, LLC
Cindy L. Robinson, Esq. Robinson Mahoney PLLC

CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

Skills
Connecticut 4.50 cr

Venue

441 Clark Ln., Orange CT 06477

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