Do you wonder how you should prepare for answering questions in your deposition? In this segment Attorney Steve Lombardi will tell you how to think about answering questions in a deposition. These are Lombardi's 8 Simple Rules for Answering Deposition Questions.

What is a deposition?

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A deposition is a procedure where a witness is placed under oath and the attorneys can question the witness. It's an oral question and answer period while the witness is under oath to tell the truth. Depositions are recorded by a court reporter and later a printed transcript is provided to any party willing to pay the price of the transcript. They aren't cheap that's for sure. And you are under oath so don't forget the Eight Simple Rules and One Simple Question.

Here are the 8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DEPOSITION TESTIMONY -

1. Always tell the Truth.

2. Listen to the Question.

3. Make sure you understand the Question.

4. If you don't understand the Question ask for clarification.

5. Before you answer, pause and think about your answer.

6. If you can answer with a "Yes" or "No", answer with a "Yes" or "No".

7. If the answer requires more than a simple "Yes" or "No", keep your answer concise, brief and to the point.

8. Don't offer any information.

Do you understand these 8 Simple Rules For Deposition Testimony?

Then come back tomorrow for the One Simple Question. Okay let's not wait till tomorrow; here is the One Simple Question.

One Simple Question

Yesterday we discussed the 8 Simple Rules© For Deposition Testimony. Today we ask the 1 Simple Question. Did you understand the Eight Simple Rules? Then let's see how well you can apply them.

Answer this Question: "Do you know what time it is?"

What is your answer: _________________. Write it down.

If you wish to know whether or not the answer you gave is correct, then write to me at sdlombardi@aol.com and I'll send you a private email with the correct answer and tell you if you indeed understand the Eight Simple Rules.© Don't think too much just quickly send me an email. Unless of course you're on the opposite side of the case; because I can't communicate with you when represented by opposing counsel. After the case is done you may but not while it's still ongoing.

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