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How attorneys prepare for a deposition
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Created on: June 01, 2009
For most clients, this is the first and only deposition they will ever give. Preparation is crucial.
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by Renee Walsh
Created on: June 02, 2007 Last Updated: February 10, 2009
Prepare for a deposition by knowing the facts and arguments of your case, as much as you can about the
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