June 11, 2015
How to Be Careful About What You Say in a Deposition
By: Colleen Jilio-Ryan | Posted in: Deposition
It is very important for professional court reporters to know how to respond in certain situations during a deposition. If you are an experienced court reporter, you will understand what to say and what not to say to attorneys. For the new court reporters, it would be very difficult to handle such situations where they are not aware what should be the professional response.
Here are some tips on what to say and what not to say during depositions:
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Don’t Have Time for Expedited Transcript
Make sure you meet the deadline for expedited transcripts. Always have some back-up ready in case something important comes up. -
Don’t Ask to Speed Up the Deposition
Sometimes, depositions may take more than the scheduled time. Let the office know about your plans before the work is assigned to you, not when you are in the middle of a deposition. -
Don’t Give Your Opinion on the Case
You should stay neutral even when asked for your opinion about the case. It is very hard to give your opinion when you know only one side of the case. -
Don’t Discuss the Case with Anyone in Your Office
Keep the information confidential. Discussing the case with the office staff and giving legal advice is not professional at all.
Related Post: Be a Pro: What You Should Never Utter in Deposition
Colleen Jilio-Ryan is the Owner of Jilio-Ryan, a Tustin based premiere law consulting firm. The firm along with its certified court reporters is dedicated to providing the highest quality deposition and litigation services to attorneys, insurance companies, and corporations. With her sincere efforts, Colleen is committed to meeting the highest standards of the legal industry, and is an industry leader when it comes to on-time court reporting and deposition scheduling.