Law Practice,
Civil Litigation
Mar. 18, 2011
Professional Tools for Litigators: Depositions
Depositions can be very helpful in litigation, but it is essential that they be carefully planned and well thought-out.
James P. Gray
ADR Services Inc.Business and commercial contracts, real estate, construction, employment, PAGA, probate, legal malpractice
19000 MacArthur Blvd #550
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Email: jimpgray@sbcglobal.net
USC Law School
James is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a private mediator and arbitrator with ADR Services Inc., the author of "Wearing the Robe: the Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts" (Square One Press, 2009), and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for vice president, along with Gov. Gary Johnson as the candidate for president.
By far the most effective discovery tool in litigation, but also the most expensive, is the deposition. So why, when and where depositions should be scheduled, or not scheduled, are often critically important questions that must be given serious consideration both by litigators and the general counsel who supervise them.
Asking how each particular deposition is going to be used will always make it easier to answer these questions. Basically, there are four purposes for a depositio...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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