Proper Deposition Objections
Whether you are defending (or taking) your first deposition or your hundredth, you’ve got to be ready to handle deposition objections properly. That means knowing which objections are proper and which are not. Once you know, you can keep the deposition proceeding smoothly , avoid embarrassing yourself, and feel confident when some overzealous know-it-all tries to bully you or your client. Many of the lawyers in our Lawyerist Insider and Lawyerist Lab communities are litigators, so we put together an action plan for how you can deftly handle deposition objections in your next case. Preparing Your Client First things first. You have to prepare your client. Start by reviewing the case with your client, and walk her through the questions you expect her tormentor to ask. Practice asking questions you think the deposing lawyer will ask—especially the hard ones you hope they won’t. No matter which party you represent, carefully walk through the discovery responses. Play devil’s advoca...
