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The following points distinguish between direct and cross examination testimony. I am sure that these are not new ideas to attorneys, but for those of you who have never been deposed (or [...]

Alright, I get that most people don’t speak in public regularly; however, we ALL talk. When we want someone to understand us, we don’t mumble. We speak clearly. Clarity is  [...]

Before people started wearing jeans and t-shirts to church, we used to tell people to dress for a deposition like they would for church. That may no longer be the best idea, but a witness [...]

“Trial” lawyers take more depositions than they direct and cross examine witnesses because most cases settle, particularly when you have done your job in preparation. Lawyers do this [...]