Mastering the Deposition 2021 part three

Deposition Objections and How to Handle Them

Bridgeport's Deposition Workshop is now a series of four teleConferences! Each teleConference is tied together. The ability to plan and take outstanding depositions determines the value of your case, the outcome of dispositive motions, and who wins at trial. From developing the big picture down to formulating the narrowest questions, learn from a faculty of noted trial attorneys that has conducted more than 5,000 depositions. For many clients, your depositions are their only day in court. Make every question count! Learn techniques used by the best trial lawyers to get the most out of every deposition.

The third installment in this series will feature a lively talk on deposition objections and how to handle them. Knowing the difference between proper and improper objections in a deposition can help lawyers better represent their clients. Attorneys are familiar with the basic grounds for objection. The key is to know the specific grounds for objections, and when it is most advantageous to use them. It is critical to discern which objections matter, and which objections can be ignored. Developing a systematic approach to deal with deposition objections is a necessary skill for litigators. We will explore both authority and guidance for some of the trickier objections commonly heard at depositions.   This program focuses on the process, best use and importance of mastering objections during depositions.

Topics will include:

• The basics of Objections
• A close look at Objections under California Law
• Strategic Use of Objections
• When not to object and why?

Faculty

Alexander Wheeler is a Partner with the Parris Law Firm. Alex has a diverse practice, including Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, and Class Action litigation. Alex has been a Southern California Super Lawyer since 2019 and was a “Rising Star” from 2012 to 2018. Alex has achieved seven- and eight-figure jury trial verdicts. Courts all over the country have appointed Alex as Lead Class Counsel in class action cases. All told, Alex has obtained over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for PARRIS clients.

Alex speaks frequently to large groups of lawyers at Continuing Legal Education seminars throughout the country.  He speaks on taking effective and trial-focused depositions, all aspects of trial practice and – using and applying what he has learned from firm founder R. Rex Parris – applying cognitive science to the creative practice of law.

Alex is on the Board of Advisors at Pepperdine University School of Law and was a faculty member at the Law School, where he taught “Advanced Trial Practice.”

Khail Parris Khail began his legal career at the Van Nuys City Attorney’s Office working cases of Driving Under the Influence and sex crimes. Throughout his tenure, he not only was the only law clerk to try cases to verdict but he also never lost a trial. Khail went on to graduate from Pepperdine Law School as a member of the dean’s list and joined his family in the practice of law. Khail focuses his practice on handling catastrophic injuries and products liability.

This program is approved for 1.5 hrs of CA MCLE general credt hours.

Bridgeport is a State Bar of CA provider of MCLE (Provider 11872) This program offers 1.5 hrs of MCLE. Bridgeport will assist attorneys from outside CA obtain CLE in accordance with the rules of their state.