Facilitator Guide
Taking an Expert Deposition
Facilitator Guide
Taking an Expert Deposition
- Topic
- Experts
- Duration
- Format
- Remote or in person
What’s Covered
- Expert deposition procedure
- The purpose of taking an expert deposition
- Preparing to take an expert deposition
- Things to cover at the deposition
- Strategy and questioning techniques at the deposition
Before the Session
Prepare the Attendees
Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.
https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/taking-an-expert-deposition/attendee
Prepare Yourself
Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.
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Course
Discussion of how to take an expert deposition, including rules and procedure, preparing for the deposition, challenging an expert’s opinions, strategic considerations, and questioning techniques.
During the Session
- What procedures are followed prior to an expert’s deposition?
- Why might you not want to depose an expert before trial?
- How would you prepare for an expert deposition?
- What kinds of things would you cover at an expert deposition?
- What strategies would you consider when approaching deposition questioning for an expert witness?
- Anecdotes and war stories (e.g., about a near-disaster or a tough negotiation)
- General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
- Firm-specific guidance and practices
After the Session
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