The path to effective witness testimony starts early in a case and remains important at all points in the litigation timeline. During discovery, each deposition has an economic value to a client. Strong, effective depositions decrease a client’s financial exposure and costs, while weak, ineffective depositions result in higher payouts on claims during settlement negotiations. Therefore, the deposition setting is a critical battleground with potentially heavy casualties for a client—a large check to the enemy..
In this article understand:
- The messenger role of a witness
- The impact of poor deposition testimony on the economic value of a case
- Three primary challenges all witnesses experience and how to address
- The difference between telling a witness and teaching a witness
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Ph.D.-level experts in social and neuroscience modify behavior of witnesses for optimal performance and deliver predictive accuracy of juror decisions.
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Experienced support teams assist with records retrieval, court reporting, and depositions so your team can focus on more pressing legal matters.
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Michael G. Martin
Attorney, Graves & King LLP
Shannon M. Skelly
Litigation Paralegal, Charleston, South Carolina
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