73. Depositions Done Right, with Carl Chamberlin

About this episode

Carl Chamberlin shares insights on effectively conducting depositions, emphasizing their importance in the legal process.

With most cases settling before trial, depositions have become the real battleground—and few people know that better than Carl Chamberlin. Carl has spent decades taking and defending depositions in private practice and teaching the craft for over 30 years. In a reprise of one of May the Record Reflect's most popular episodes, he’s here to share how to kick things off the right way—from setting the stage with introductory matters to navigating preliminary and substantive questions. Topic...

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Guest: Carl Chamberlin

Topics covered

• depositions
• trial preparation
• legal education

Keywords

• legal practice
• settlements
• preliminary questions
• substantive questions

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