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Deposition Drills How to Teach Deposition Skills
Handling an Overbearing Questioner
Sometimes an attorney, when questioning a deponent, will be overbearing. It is important to have a plan and approach to deal with such a contingency.
EXPLANATION
Participants learn how to deal with overbearing counsel in depositions.
EXERCISE
Share your experiences about dealing with overbearing counsel and lead a discussion on what an attorney can do when dealing with an overbearing questioner.
LESSONS LEARNED
This exercise teaches participants their options when dealing with an overbearing questioner.
A FEW QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS
When does an attorney cross the line with their questions?
Where is the line between thorough questioning and overbearing questioning? How can you get an attorney to behave during a deposition?
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SECTION 06 DEFENDING DEPOSITIONS
