Depositions

What is a Deposition?

A deposition is a legal proceeding that is scheduled by a law firm to ask questions of a witness under oath. Testimony from the deposition can be used as evidence in a court case.

There are typically more individuals in a Deposition compared to a EUO, and the meetings are sometimes more contentious. There can often be disagreements between the attorneys over which questions can be asked.

Who Participates in a Deposition?

There are a number of people who typically take part in a deposition.  Read the notice and refer to the event form to inform yourself about who will be participating.

• Attorney for the Plaintiff (one or many)
• Attorney for the Defendant (one or many)
• Witness
• Interpreter (is necessary)
• Guardian/parent of witness (if minor)
• Attorney support staff. Support Staff does not need to state their name on the record if they are not speaking but they should be listed in the Event Form if they have logged into the event.

The typical pay rate for a Deposition is $28/hour