Prepare, Organize, Practice, And Perform. These four words are tools that every attorney must know prior to any deposition. At the Deposition Tactics in Civil Cases seminar, you will learn the practical approach to taking depositions and reap the benefits at your very next deposition. At Deposition Tactics Seminars, you will learn how to break down every deposition to its most critical elements. You will get rid of the "Sink or Swim" mentality as you build more confidence in your skills and become more valuable to your firm and clients. Regardless of your area of practice you will find the essential skills learned at this seminar benefit you in virtually any type of deposition.

After this seminar, your next deposition will be your best! Your most important tool is the deposition. By learning our methods you will make the most of every deposition in your career - now and in the future. The seminar leader has taken more than 1500 depositions and no two have been alike. XLT seminars will train you with no boring lecture or talking "at" you.

• Get ready for an interactive, real-world, "stuff you can use" experience:
• Experienced attorneys: Build on your existing foundation
• Newer attorneys: Use this seminar as a basis for future effective depositions
• Learn the anatomy of deposition
• Learn how to extract the most information possible from every deposition and every deponent
• Fill in gaps before the opposing attorney beats you to it at trial:
• • Zero in on inconsistent behaviors
  • Target inconsistent statements

• At Deposition Tactics in Civil Cases seminar the
  following will be highlighted:
• Learn to take a deposition and never forget to ask any questions
• Get skilled at adjusting and manipulating your tone, inflection, enunciation, pronunciation, speed, length and momentum during deposition
• Gain knowledge of why you should spend more time at deposition then anywhere else in the case
• Settle cases sooner while impressing opposing counsel

 

At Deposition Tactics in Civil Cases seminar the following will be highlighted:

• 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Morning Session
• I. Why depositions are important
• A. Depositions offer advantages over traditional discovery
• B. Deposition: The only tool that allows you to adjust and manipulate:
• 1. Tone
• 2. Inflection, enunciation and pronunciation
• 3. Speed of questions
• 4. Length of questions
• 5. Surprise of questions
• 6. Space between questions
• 7. Momentum
• C. Economics of deposition make sense
• 1. Save attorney time
• 2. Save client money
• 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Break (Coffee and Tea)
• II. Goals of a deposition
• A. Fill in gaps so they will not be filled in for you by opposing attorney at trial
• B. Impeachment
• 1. Target inconsistent statements
• 2. Zero in on inconsistent behaviors
• 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch (On your own)
• 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session
• III. Behind great depositions stand great skills
• A. Treat depositions like mini-trials
• B. Make sure all deposition questions contain the major critical elements
• 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Break (Coffee and Tea)
• IV. Real World Applications / Typical Scenarios
• A. Breaking down the anatomy of deposition (e.g. auto accidents)
• Background information
• Prior accidents and/or injuries
• Loss of earnings
• Facts of accident
• Motorcycles
• Police Reports
• Property Damage
• Injuries and medical treatment
• Loss of enjoyment
• Miscellaneous Issues (Minors, Witnesses, Experts & Interpreters)
• V. Attorney dynamics during deposition
• A. Three types of attorneys you will encounter
• B. How to handle each type during deposition
• C. Which type are you?
• VII. Closing Remarks - Questions & Answers

 

If you have any questions about the seminar, administrative policies, hotel, or any other information please call Xtreme Legal Tactics, LLC at (310) 406-9546 (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm) or email us at info@xtremelegaltactics.com (Please call hotel for directions or accommodations only).

Welcome if space permits, please call or email us for availability.

Substitute registrants are welcome and may be named at any time. If you cancel 10 business days in advance you will receive a full refund, less a $50 service charge. If you cancel within nine business days you are not entitled to a cash refund. If Xtreme Legal Tactics, LLC, cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Xtreme Legal Tactics, LLC, disclaims any liability for any other direct or compensatory payment.

$369 first registrant, $359 for each additional registrant in your party, or $349 for new professionals (Three or fewer years of professional work experience).

Available for $129. For those wishing to learn our techniques but are unable to attend the seminar. If you attend the seminar your fee includes the manual. Please allow 4-6 weeks after seminar for mailing. Not intended to afford CA MCLE credit.

Xtreme Legal Tactics, LLC certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.0 hours.