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1. Be prepared to answer questions regarding your qualifications, including questions about:

a. Your CV

b. Education

c. Work history

d. Licenses, credentials and certifications

e. Professional memberships

f. Prior publications and presentations

g. Prior testimony experience

2. Attorneys will often ask questions about:

a. Who, when and how you were first contacted

b. How much you have been paid, you are owed, and any amounts for unbilled time

c. Total hours worked on the engagement by you and those you supervised

d. Percentage of your work received from the engaging law firm

e. Percentage of your work in a particular professional area, or lack thereof

f. Your opinions and assumptions

g. Your understanding of the fact

h. The research you conducted

i. What information you reviewed and relied upon

j. Whether your work is complete or additional work is still to be performed

D. Deposition Testimony Do’s and Don’ts.

1. Do tell the truth.

2. Do answer only the questions asked, with as few words as possible.

3. Do listen to the question in its entirety and make sure you understand it before you an-
swer.

4. Do take your time answering the questions — remember, the transcript will not indicate
your pauses or any periods of silence.

5. Do recognize that your deposition carries the same weight as your trial testimony.

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