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Client Trial-Deposition Preparation

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.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Some clients feel compelled to tell us we are doing things right. When that happens we may pass it on to you. We are not always able to assist everyone who requests our services. Some potential clients don't have a case that we can recommend. That doesn't mean we don't respect their right to pursue and to have a case review. We strive to educate even when we are unable to assist them legally by taking their case.

Our clients are and will remain important to us as human beings. We appreciate the civil justice system is not able to do everything for everyone. Money damages are not the complete answer to anyone's losses. There is the emotional side of those losses which we recognize and try to assist you with the necessary emotional adjustments.

Here is what a few of our clients have written to us.

Hello, I searched for information regarding the types of questions that were allowed at a deposition, due to questions that were asked about my medical condition that occurred 7 yrs prior to the accident. However, once I read your advice regarding how to properly respond during a deposition I was truly comforted. Your information was greatly appreciated. It allowed me to realize that she was really trying to "tick" me off, and get the attitude which you were speaking of. My deposition is set for March 12, at 1:30 pm. and I'm ready for it!!! Thank You for the information.
Sincerely,
P.H.

From Louisiana

Dear Steve: I read most of this site and I am so proud of you. You talk on the level of the people that need your help, that's important. You list the things that I respect most about you. You hate to lose, and you tell people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. That's a fact. You don't, however, mention that all the while you are fighting for their case, you are quietly (through your conversations, and actions) helping them realize that life will be different when the case has ended, and how you help people be ready for that time. I hope that you always show each client the same care and kindness that you showed to me and my family. We were able to live again, differently then before Jerr's accident, but still a life worth living all the same. Just as you said. I think you did a great job conveying your intelligence and your honesty, you may have forgotten your compassion - we never will. Terri Phelan-Ruden and Jeff Ruden

Dear Mr. Lombardi: Although disappointed I understand your advice and opinion that our son's death claim would not be successful. This legal matter was important to us and the memory of our son stays with us daily. My wife and I want to thank you for reading the autopsy report, the police reports, reviewing the evidence and your attention but mostly I appreciate your communication and giving me a full explanation for not taking this case. Another law firm did not have the decency to answer me in any way except with a no. Your taking the time to make sure we appreciate the difficulties of this case can finally give us closure about filing suit.

Now that I understand the weaknesses of the evidence and see it applied to the law I can understand why a jury would probably not make a substantial award or might find against us entirely. Knowing that we could spend a lot of money on litigation costs with no recovery was something no previous attorney took the time to explain. You did what you said you would do; you told us what we needed to hear not what we wanted to hear and that is all we ever really needed. We needed to know someone cared enough to spend his time not just looking for a case, but looking to make sure we pursued a successful case. From what the referring attorney told us about you we are aware of your reputation for honesty and being forthright. In that regard he was right and my wife and I thank you.

We wish you our best for your future and should we have other legal matters to discuss will call upon you as you've invited us to do.

Philip and Pauline Strand
Hampton, Iowa