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Deposition Mastery with Shane Read
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On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques.
"One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane Read
Max and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one.
00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed
00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies
01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career
03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony
04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition
07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques
17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions
20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses
24:47 The Importance of Preparation
25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony
27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning
31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition
34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room
38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions
40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions
43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Shane Read bio page
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The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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31 episódios
Manage episode 451209684 series 2926027
On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques.
"One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane Read
Max and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one.
00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed
00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies
01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career
03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony
04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition
07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques
17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions
20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses
24:47 The Importance of Preparation
25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony
27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning
31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition
34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room
38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions
40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions
43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Shane Read bio page
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The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.
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