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Why Depositions Matter More

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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. JT Law is now a three-partner firm that handles insurance, civil litigation and immigration cases in Florida, New York and New Jersey.

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

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

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Rick DeMedeiros of DeMedeiros Injury Law. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Is success in the law dependent on going to a top-tier school? Absolutely not.

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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. Charla Bizios Stevens, Chair, Employment Law Practice Group ( McLane Middleton, New Hampshire and Massachusetts), has not taken an in-person deposition since March. was fantasy no longer.