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Taking a Good Deposition, Part III: Conversations, Exhibits, Whether to Hold Your Fire at Deposition, and Dealing with Obstreperous Counsel

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In his third installment for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Of Counsel John Farrell explores four advanced skills that elevate a deposition from competent to exceptional. In “Taking a Good Deposition, Part III: Conversations, Exhibits, Whether to Hold Your Fire at Deposition, and Dealing with Obstreperous Counsel,” Farrell focuses on how to elicit detailed accounts of conversations, use documents strategically, navigate whether to reveal key evidence, and maintain professionalism in the face of difficult opposing counsel. Drawing on his experience from over 120 trials, Farrell offers actionable advice that helps lawyers secure better information and preserve leverage for trial or settlement.

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