There’s no question that attending a deposition can be stressful for every party involved. The truth is that being interviewed or interrogated isn’t easy, but if you practice clear communication and learn the necessary skills, you will feel more confident and this will help speed up your deposition.

Practice

The point of any deposition is to gain facts and clarify information. One of the best things you can do before your next deposition is take the time to look over all of the important information and facts so you are not blindsided by a difficult or touchy question you may be asked. This also eliminates the time needed for someone to ask you to clarify or ask you “What do you mean by that?”

Answer In Complete Sentences

During your deposition, it might feel natural to answer a question with a head nod or a head shake, but refrain from doing this! The court reporter needs clear yes or no answers so he/she can provide you with the most accurate transcript. By avoiding this, you also eliminate the time needed for the other party to ask you to answer with yes or no.

Take Turns

We understand it can be difficult to stay on top of yourself during a deposition; however, it is really important to completely wait until one party is done speaking before you start speaking. This will save you time by eliminating the need for the court reporter to chime in and get things back on track.

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