Attorney Steve's Ultimate Deposition Tips

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In this episode of Litigation Whiteboard®, Attorney Steve gives his best tips to help you master your deposition and to give the best deposition possible. These are general legal tips learned in years of litigation and we hope you will find this helpful.
Remember, in depositions it is very important to:
1. Stay calm
2. Be truthful
3. Listen to the question carefully
4. Answer only the question (do not ramble or engage in storytelling or volunteer free information)
5. Give your attorney a chance to object
6. Listen closely to the objection it may offer clues as to how you should respond
7. Give a short and concise answer (and answer only the question)
8. Do not guess or speculate
9. Make sure the record is correct (if you forgot to clarify something try to clarify that on the record before you leave.
10. Relax and enjoy participating in the legal process (take deep breaths before you go in, and on breaks so you can stay refreshed)
11 Dress professionally
12. Get plenty of rest the night before
13. Think before coming to the deposition on drugs or alcohol (this could cause more problems for you)
14. Do not try to "spar" with the attorney as this could cause more problems and make the deposition last longer
15. Avoid exaggeration
16. Be careful what you say "off the record" because it may become a question "on the record" with the court reporter.
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@georgevalente4223 2 жыл бұрын

I found being relaxed after answering a question a smile and a wink will fluster the bully attorney.

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

That is funny!!

@Akula114 2 жыл бұрын

Superb tips, Counselor! I've been videotaping depositions and producing settlement videos for years, and I am pretty sure every deponent (except expert witnesses) has broken at least one of your rules on every depo I've attended. Other than actually admitting guilt or completely blowing a depo in some spectacular way, my humble opinion is underestimating the importance of demeanor and visual appearance (if videotaped) is the most common way to fall into the calling attorney's traps. Witnesses often don't understand or remember that the real audience is the jury, not the attorney. If the witness will imagine the video is going to be shown to someone they really care about - wife, Mom, kids, pastor, priest, Rabbi or Imam - they might remember to sit up straight and at least TRY to look honest and intelligent, they are more than halfway there. Telling the truth and NOT embellishing answers or qualifying them is pretty much the rest of the game. The attorney representing the side for whom the witness is appearing really needs to make sure to have a few moments with their deponent. Take a look and see if the witness needs to comb their hair, wipe the mustard off their lapel or get the broccoli out of their teeth. And be sure to relax them... it's OK to tell them how much you appreciate their being there but for God's sake, don't tell 'em the whole case is hanging on their testimony. Think of it from their point of view. They say all life's a stage. If so, the deposition is one place where they take the spotlight. If you don't think a deposition, especially a videotaped deposition, is show biz, guess again. The jury makes for a hard crowd, and they will make very harsh critics if they don't like the performance. Most attorneys love to make a great appearance in court, holding the jury and spectators spellbound with their eloquence. But at the deposition, it isn't the attorney on camera, it's the witness. Properly prepared to the extent they can be, one witness can be the difference between a healthy judgement or acquittal or having your client on the hook for court costs or getting to meet a new set of friends at the penitentiary. Thanks again for a great video!

@melindahernandez8778 5 жыл бұрын

This will be my first deposition in an accident that I suffered. At first I had to postpone , then the other party postponed, and now we have another date. I'm concerned because at no time has my attorney offered to me with me to "brief me" on what the deposition is going to be like and what is expected of me. Thank you for doing my attorneys job. Great video. I am at ease now.

@workingmansteve987 5 жыл бұрын

You should fire your attorney and hire a competent attorney.

@legendarykandjohnson 4 ай бұрын

@@workingmansteve987Absolutely Attorney 's these days dont seem to care about winning the case Or even be knowledgable enough to be confident the case can be won with abundant evidence. Its pathetic.

@patmarco2251 3 жыл бұрын

You are a good man to share this valuable information. You seem also to be having fun doing the video which makes it fun to watch despite the anxiety anyone may be experiencing in preparation for the their deposition.

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

It's fun to teach what I know, thanks for watching and commenting!! Steve

@dijanaharding8111 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I feel much more confident to face my first ever deposition!

@michaelstanton556 Жыл бұрын

Was it easy?

@Pdoja1990 4 жыл бұрын

You're an awesome attorney! You break down the material so that the layman can understand it. You really put my mind at ease when it comes to the deposition process is. Currently in a civil suit and this info helps me relieve my anxiety for my upcoming deposition. At first I was nervous about it but you made a complex process simplistic. Please make more videos!

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you! Yes, have no fear and no anxiety! No one should be intimidated by the legal process. You are why I do these videos. Do you best, that's all you can do. Best, Steve

@valeriebillings7248 8 ай бұрын

This was very informative! I’m a newbie to handling Lit files and I have several depositions coming up . Thank you so much! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@virginialaser 6 жыл бұрын

This video has helped , since I have my first deposition coming up..

@AdamWieczorek-Vetinari Жыл бұрын

I am from Poland and I have like 0.01% chance of ever using this knowledge but I found this very informative

@Creature1965 5 жыл бұрын

Steve don’t ever stop doing this I actually enjoy watching your videos.

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stick! Comments like this inspire me to do more!! Steve

@johnnyboij7987 3 жыл бұрын

AS ALWAYS; ONE OF THEEEEE BEST PRESENTATIONS EVER !!!

@jasonarmstrong9620 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing overview of the process with great advice. Your "bonus tips" add as much insight as your top ten. Thank you!

@internationaljetsetguru1483 4 жыл бұрын

I love you, Attorney Steve!!! How thoughtful you are to make these videos.

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Aww.....thank you Caroline for the wonderful comment!!! I love that. Steve

@kellyk.podcast 3 жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful, thanks for sharing. Your upbeat personality kept me watching!

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly, appreciate your watching and feedback

@babyheart9564 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to make this video, it was very helpful.

@attorneysteve 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.....glad you like it! Steve

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

You got it!! SV

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

You bet, just doing my part..... Steve

@andrewn8315 3 жыл бұрын

@@attorneysteve 0 pp

@Jezzybl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your deposition tips were very informative.

@wer113 4 жыл бұрын

A whole bunch of gems in this one! TY!

@ej2333 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Instead of saying "Evidence" I'm going to say, "Documents." ...I need more advice like this .

@deborahmason4459 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It is so helpful.

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!! STEVE

@phi-cl5qw 4 жыл бұрын

Clear explanation, plane English, your videos are absolutely helpful even to foreigners, like me. Thanks man.

@timeforbeans 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, this helped me out as I was recently deposed for the first time for a fellow co-workers FELA injury case against my employer. Thank you for the helpful tips Steve.

@attorneysteve 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and it helped you out. Knowledge is power!! Steve

@SteezyDollIsabel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am having my Depo on Thursday I am going to Ace this🙏🏼Great Tips.

@julio1695 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos and share your knowledge

@LancsLass623 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Steve. Very helpful indeed! I love your engaging presentation style too!

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine, I'm really glad you enjoy my videos!! Steve

@gampuero1013 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again!

@allencole9523 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you , first of all . This is my first deposition and I’m a little nervous but this clarifies it and makes it sound a little less intimidating! TY

@fionareedz1510 3 жыл бұрын

Mee too

@sudman 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful ! Love this channel

@ivymedina8542 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks your so awesome thanks again for your time and knowledge 🙏🙏

@debrabuckley8578 5 жыл бұрын

I Shared this Video Attorney Steve thank You for Teaching.

@shawnchadwell1722 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@demartinsm8479 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a video deposition today and the tips were spot on what I needed to hear. Nice work!

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

BINGO!!! Awesome to hear. SV

@kristybarnes2563 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the many informative vids you do. Crucial, useful info in all of them. 👍

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristy!! Steve

@leeanne3113 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Blessings!

@rebeccacormier7929 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@roysutton7253 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video that unravels a complex and intimidating subject for those facing a deposition and thank you for your comfortable delivery, style. Certainly instilled greater confidence with my upcoming depositions. Very respectfully yours, Roy F. Sutton, Medical Buyer, DLA

@nancydelazzarobrannum5328 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great tips.

@jeffharlow4264 5 жыл бұрын

Love this Steve!

@betuinseattle7532 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. It’s helpful for me and someone who is about to give deposition.

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!! GOOD LUCK! STEVE

@rtoob 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you... I'll watch again before my depo'

@alexanderbarnett8670 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done.

@mariabonita5471 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you.

@silverliningsoap 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! Informative and entertaining.

@attorneysteve 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!! Steve

@degraham9198 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Attorney Steve. That was quite thorough.

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!! Steve

@josephbeltramini5442 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this…keep ‘‘em coming.

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

Working on a list of 10 summer greats to launch stay tuned!! Steve

@nickpepper380 4 жыл бұрын

Great video;thanks for posting!!

@mikebridgeline3275 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Class.very helpful.Thank you.

@attorneysteve 6 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it!! Steve

@maggiecheungblaize8647 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. My deposition is coming up in 2 weeks. Little nervous but after watching your video, definitely feel better. Greatly appreciate all your time. Thank you again

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!! Steve

@suttoncurt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help

@lucilleritz5450 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, great video made it much clearer for my case since I don’t have an attorney. Thank you Steve. 🙏🙏🙏

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help Lucille! Thank you. Steve

@toyabjones 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent content!! Thank you for being so thorough!

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Toya - thanks for the nice comment!! Steve

@DS-xp4ml 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, Good job

@blueberry.2020 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video helps a lot Thank you 🙏

@n8vscience842 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Thank you

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it - made my day!! Steve

@Dani-ef3cf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You’ve made this feel a little bit human listening to this video about this process. I can relax .01 now .99 to go. Thank you so much! Blessings

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Blessings!! Steve

@johnmacneill-thedroneguy955 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very informative video

@danielsegovia6290 3 жыл бұрын

Very good and informative video I watched until the end, Thank you.

@berenicesuchilt227 3 жыл бұрын

This was super informative and the grooviest instructional video!

@tonyahaas4193 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@addielou99 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate this information.

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@wifehacks6233 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks Steve!

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

glad you liked my best mediation tips!!

@fgm4 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you very much!

@attorneysteve 6 жыл бұрын

You are vey welcome, glad you liked it!! Steve

@muzing1 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! You're so cool...wish you were my Attorney♡

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

There's always next time!! : ) Steve

@boster8368 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@simplejack8816 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you for your time on this. I work for a legal records retrieval service here in Phx and I want to know as much as possible about your profession to help me with my job. It is appreciated. :)

@Fleur2544 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks you so much :)

@tanishamatthews2540 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thank you for posting.

@attorneysteve 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!!

@leticiavalenzuela8662 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good tips, now I feel better

@teacherkai37 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Steve this video helps a lot for my exam .

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, more coming!! SV

@Omarra67 5 жыл бұрын

This was great! Wish I'd seen it BEFORE my deposition. haha

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

Better late than never!! : ) Steve

@phaha7 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much This vid. make me a more steps into the inside of the law You looks good teacher for the regular people who don't know what 's the law is.

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moung, that's why I'm here, to help people understand the law on a general level!!! Steve

@maribelaviles7896 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@2videosilike 3 жыл бұрын

Saw your intro, gave a thumbs up!

@lamborghinigold2505 4 жыл бұрын

I've won two cases years ago and going for a third, just knowing you are right is of big importance, and courtesy yes, but you have a solid attitude, you are a good one. Thanks for everything.

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Here to provide the lowest cost (free) general legal information on the internet!! Thanks for the feedback!! Steve

@tonysmith8766 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video, well worth watching until the end.

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Tony! Glad you liked it. Steve

@LeslieDRicks-jz4vf 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the breakdown.

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad you liked it Leslie!! Steve

@codysray2616 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Leslie I am a graduate of some college and a etc etc can I take you out some time?

@user-si1gq8uo6v 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much.

@YakMotley 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for doing this video!

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome...

@alicebanks3230 Жыл бұрын

This WAS INDEED as effective as siting in a live CLASS...it KEPT my attention which is usually not easy when it comes to topics on law & Order.(smiles)

@attorneysteve Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Alice!!

@Sam-ql9hl 6 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@Ademokun 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks a trillion!

@tpayne115 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@gracegrace2545 2 жыл бұрын

I just gained confidence after watching this video good job i can confidently do great in my deposition tomorrow....thankyou

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

You got this!! SV

@votesudanusa 2 жыл бұрын

This was good and timely

@marlanabeasley1790 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video

@DaRyteJuan 4 жыл бұрын

Attorney Steve, you are amazing. You teach law like taking auto-shop in high school.

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you know what, I LOVE my HS autoshop teacher Steven Lingenfelter......coolest teacher I ever had. Thank you for sharing that!!!

@DaRyteJuan 4 жыл бұрын

@@attorneysteve Well, Attorney Steve, you have definitely blown open the doors of law to 'average person' (whatever that means). I have figured out a lot of things, but the next-level-up for me is understanding how to beef up my papers with case law. I started reading some of the pleadings/decisions before the (California) courts of appeals (and I found it fascinating), but it all seems so vast. I don't know where to begin (e.g. to write up my MP&A). There's a bunch of settled law that attorneys seem to grab for like ... "a dash of oregano here, a sprinkle of paprika there." They throw these ingredients together so fast. What is the plan of attack? In getting TWO cases before the Supreme Court on his first tries out, Shon Hopwood had the benefit of sitting in the pen with nothing but time on his hands. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms2Fpqurzpa1YXU.html How do we mere mortals dredge up the case law we need in the nick of time (e.g. CalApp this-that-or-the-other)?

@LazzarrusLong 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you! 👍🏼

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

You got it!! Steve

@ssekijjobatyson1949 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your good teaching, liked the way you teach, very good items

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I certainly appreciate that!! Steve

@scholardez 3 жыл бұрын

thank u so much for the help!

@attorneysteve 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad to be of service! SV

@norinemueller4588 2 жыл бұрын

great video thank you

@billyflanagan9657 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great information

@Repent212 2 жыл бұрын

I love your video I wish you were my atty. Thank you for your video

@lambda21250 4 жыл бұрын

You are great and very good advices....God Bless you.

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia! God bless you!! Steve

@glennstevenson6242 6 жыл бұрын

It sounds a little different to what we do in Australia, but I really did learn some great tips.. Thanks mate.!

@jgstill1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve this should really help my upcoming deposition.

@attorneysteve Жыл бұрын

Good to hear - best of luck!!

@timjones2365 Жыл бұрын

Great video- highly recommend for anyone looking to prepare for a deposition-

@attorneysteve Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the plug Tim, I happen to agree!! Best, Steve

@hooya6757 5 жыл бұрын

thanks steve. you are the man.

@attorneysteve 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear!! THANK YOU . Steve

@royhuddle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very helpful.

@attorneysteve 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! SV

@l.a7710 Жыл бұрын

BEST depo Tips ever!!!!!

@attorneysteve Жыл бұрын

YAY - thanks for the great feedback!! Steve

@angelhamilton3692 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@chaley3676 4 жыл бұрын

Dear sir. You are one of the first attorneys I've been dealing with that takes their time not only for their clients I can tell But to reach out to indignant litigants volunteering your time In correspondence with federal court rules I'm not only professional rules of conduct But time spent helping pro per litigants Or litigants being ignored but public Equaling out equal access to Justice for all Well done sir

@attorneysteve 4 жыл бұрын

Curtis, thank you for the kind message. My dad always told me "you can write a check to charity, which is nice, but giving your time to a cause is more important." On we fight! Steve

@chaley3676 4 жыл бұрын

@@attorneysteve on a side note because of some of your videos and working as a janitor in the Federal court I studied every moment in their legal library. I substituted out my public defender for myself The judge recommended highly against this After a year of continuances with my public defender I felt like the risk was worth it I had a felony 6. Only strategy given to me was a plea. Less than 30 days later I had a dismissal I did have to sign a small waiver say I would not see with the officers because they are following protocol I had had a seizure on the street walking my son they slammed my head against the concrete and against the light pole twice in front of my three year old I had high fives and handshakes from prosecutors and some of the people in the peanut gallery For a victory A victory is not losing my apartment my job my insurance my food stamps.ECT I apologize in advance is something not appropriate to post