Depositions are expected in divorce or family law matters. All sorts of witnesses may be deposed. Depositions of the parties themselves are usually expected. Further, the deposition of third-party ...

In litigation, the customary way of doing things often becomes the precedent for doing them, even when there is a procedural rule governing those actions that is inconsistent with, if not ...

In his New York Practice feature, Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School discusses a Fourth Department decision and its impact on lawyers representing parties and non-parties alike, especially in ...

Answer the questions orally (that is, not with a gesture like a nod of the head). Speak slowly and clearly to help the court reporter accurately transcribe your testimony. Keep in mind that my role at ...

Depositions are easy if you remember their purpose. A deposition is a record the attorneys are making. Clarity and thoroughness are paramount. In this article, we’ll discuss ten common mistakes ...