10 Strategies To Conduct Remote Deposition Successfully

If you’re a lawyer, the odds are good that at some point in your career you’ll find yourself trying to settle a case over the phone or through video conference—and that’s okay! You don’t have to be physically present in the same room as your opponent or witness to get results.

The key to conducting best depo summary service remotely is preparation, preparation, preparation. 

Here are some tips:

1. Make sure everyone involved has agreed on how they will connect with each other (e.g., FaceTime or Skype), what their access codes are for each other’s devices/programs, and how long they expect their sessions will last.

2. If possible, try to schedule these meetings at times when most of the participants will be awake (e.g., if one person is based in Europe and another lives in Asia). And don’t forget local time zones!

3. Make sure that your client is comfortable with conducting the deposition via video. You can help them feel more at ease by explaining that this will give them the ability to see their lawyer, as well as their opponent, in real time. That way, they don’t have to worry about missing out on important information because they didn’t show up on time or because they couldn’t make it on the day of the deposition.

4. If possible, conduct your deposition via video call instead of just audio—this makes it much easier for everyone involved to see each other as they speak rather than just hearing each other’s voices over the phone line!

5. It’s also important to remember that when conducting a deposition via video, it’s best if everyone involved has access to a reliable internet connection with high bandwidth capabilities.

6. If your client doesn’t have this kind of internet connection at home, try asking them about other locations where they might be able to use one—perhaps a library or coffee shop.

7. Make sure all parties in both locations have the same understanding of what’s going on. If there are any questions or confusion, it’s better to clear them up before the proceedings begin than during.

8. If possible, try to schedule the meeting at an hour when most people will be available—between 9 and 11 am for those in the US and Canada, for instance. That way you won’t have to reschedule if someone can’t make it at their scheduled time.

9. Be sure your computer has enough memory, space on its hard drive, and other resources so that it can run smoothly without any glitches or slowdowns during the meeting.

10. Finally, if possible, try getting together in person with your client before their deposition so that you can go over any questions or concerns they might have about how it will work logistically (and emotionally).

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are many ways that you can have a successful deposition remotely. We hope this guide has been helpful to you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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