Is witness preparation for video deposition essentially the same as for a transcribed deposition?
True or False: Is witness preparation for a video deposition essentially the same as for a transcribed deposition? A. True – The key to any deposition is to avoid volunteering information. B. False – The only difference is becoming aware of body language. C. False – There are many differences in both body language and approach. Commentary: All of our respondents to this question answered correctly that (C) False is the correct answer to the question. However, compared with our savvy respondents, we find that many lawyers still do not approach video depositions (and the preparation) differently than transcribed depositions. Many attorneys still take the tack that the answers to the questions are the most important focus of any deposition and that “not volunteering” is the cardinal rule. Based on working with hundreds of witnesses and seeing the powerful uses of video depositions, I strongly suggest that a video deposition deserves special preparation. A video deposition is a different “
