Want to know 5 key strategies for depositions that win cases? Of course you do! Amanda Fong of Nextpoint discusses them here!
The article titled (wait for it!) 5 key strategies for depositions that win cases, available here) discusses (wait for it again!) 5 key strategies for depositions that win cases (duh!). Here’s one of them:
Start your prep before you have a date on the calendar
Deposition prep begins the moment you know one is coming. One of the first things to lock in is a standing order with a court reporting vendor so you consistently get the files you need, in the format you need them. This sounds like a small logistical detail, but it matters more than most people realize. If you ask for “the transcript,” you might get a PDF, a PTX, a TXT, or a four-page-per-sheet manuscript — and not all of those will play nicely with your litigation platform.
“If you say ‘give me the transcript,’ you might get a lot of different varieties because a lot of things can fit to that ask.” — Megan O’Leary, Senior Solutions Architect, Nextpoint
The PTX and TXT formats are your most versatile options. They’ll work across most platforms and give you the flexibility to sync with video and link exhibits later. If you can get a linked exhibit file (LEF) from your court reporter — which bundles the transcript with hyperlinked exhibits — even better. Being able to click directly from transcript text to the underlying exhibit while you’re reading is a big time-saver, especially during trial prep and designations.
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