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Printable Deposition Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DATE]
Pre-Deposition Preparation
Task | Completed (✓) |
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Confirm the date, time, and location of the deposition | |
Review the case file, including pleadings, discovery responses, and relevant documents. | |
Prepare a list of key questions and topics for the witness. | |
Identify and gather all necessary exhibits or evidence. | |
Notify all relevant parties (e.g., opposing counsel, witness, court reporter) | |
Confirm the presence of a court reporter or videographer. | |
Arrange for an interpreter if needed. | |
Review the witness's prior statements or testimony, if applicable. | |
Schedule a pre-deposition meeting with the witness (if applicable) | |
Verify compliance with jurisdictional rules and procedures. | |
Documents to Bring
Document | Completed (✓) |
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Notice of deposition | |
Subpoena (if applicable) | |
Case pleadings and discovery responses | |
List of prepared questions and topics | |
Copies of relevant documents, contracts, or correspondence | |
Exhibits intended for use during the deposition | |
Witness background information or prior testimony | |
Deposition outline or strategy notes | |
Contact information for all parties involved | |
Day of the Deposition
Task | Completed (✓) |
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Arrive early to set up and review materials | |
Verify attendance of all necessary parties (e.g., court reporter, witness, attorneys) | |
Ensure the room is properly set up for the deposition. | |
Introduce yourself and clarify roles for the record. | |
Confirm that the witness is under oath. | |
Follow the prepared list of questions and topics. | |
Present and mark exhibits for identification | |
Address any objections on the record professionally. | |
Take detailed notes of the witness's responses. | |
During the Deposition
Task | Completed (✓) |
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Maintain a professional demeanor | |
Ask clear, concise, and open-ended questions. | |
Follow up on incomplete or unclear responses. | |
Avoid leading or argumentative questions (if applicable) | |
Monitor the time to stay on schedule. | |
Address any inconsistencies in the witness's statements. | |
Ensure all exhibits are properly identified and recorded. | |
Handle objections appropriately and seek clarification if necessary. | |
Post-Deposition Follow-Up
Task | Completed (✓) |
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Review the transcript for accuracy and completeness | |
Make notes of key points, admissions, or inconsistencies. | |
Identify follow-up actions or additional discovery needs. | |
File and organize deposition transcripts and exhibits | |
Schedule a meeting with your client or legal team to review the deposition results. | |
Determine if additional depositions are required. | |
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