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Why Depositions Matter More

The Cloud Court Blog

of federal civil matters are resolved at trial[i] Litigators always depose witnesses before a trial – if there is a trial You will almost never depose a witness more than once – so you get one shot to take or defend that deposition well But why do depositions matter more? It’s not just an aphorism. Let’s take a step back.

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John Tolley: How to Be a Top Trial Lawyer in Your Niche

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JT Law Firm. After beginning his litigation career as an assistant state’s attorney and as an insurance defense attorney, in 2019 John Tolley decided to form his own firm, JT Law. You have to study your field of law, as well as other areas of law that may overlap with your practice and other trades.

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With Court Authorization, Litigators Discover Remote Depositions

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The COVID-19 pandemic compelled the shift to work-from-home for businesses that could do so, like law firms. Attorneys observe that clients are overcoming reluctance for counsel to depose witnesses remotely. That fantasy, the one that goes, “wouldn’t it be great to work from home and skip the commute?” was fantasy no longer.

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Rick DeMedeiros: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

The Estrin Report

Both before and after law school, I have been told many, many times by “older” lawyers who went to top-tier schools that they found students who went to GSU were better prepared and harder workers than students from “top-tier” schools. Recently, defense counsel was deposing one of my clients, who was at home testifying on Zoom.

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International lawyers coalition condemns erosion of protection for legal advocates in letter to UN rights expert

JURIST

The group contends that Patel’s rhetoric led to a subsequent attack on the well-known UK immigration law firm Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Just days after Patel’s comments, Cavan Medlock allegedly visited the firm armed with a large knife and threatened to kill a staff member.

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