Massachusetts Deposition Practice Manual

Strategic insights for success

Product Number: 1920271B00
Publication Date: 2/7/2013
Edition: 3rd Edition 2013
Copyright: © 2013 MCLE, Inc.
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Successful trial lawyers know that a case can be won long before the parties set foot in court. They know how critical diligent discovery is to success at trial. And they know how to use deposition testimony as an evidentiary precision tool! The Massachusetts Deposition Practice Manual trains you to ask the right questions, negotiate the trickier topics and interject the key objections to use depositions to "win" the case, or to maximize your leverage at the settlement table.

Learn how to deal with depositions that involve special needs witnesses, interpreters, medical or other experts, class actions or video recording. Not only will the manual prepare you to meet your opponent on solid ground at your next deposition, with its guidance you may even capture the advantage.

Recent updates:
- Update: January 2013
  Dear Subscriber:
  
  Thank you for updating your reference library with the 2013 third edition of the Massachusetts Deposition Practice Manual. This updated publication brings a wealth of resources within your immediate reach—for fast and effective reference.
  
  Highlights of the updated material in the 2013 edition include:
  - a completely revised chapter on goals and strategies for depositions (see Chapter 1);
  - a new discussion on changes to deposition testimony (see Chapter 6);
  - a new section on preindictment depositions to preserve trial testimony (see Chapter 10);
  - a helpful chart comparing federal and state rules on audiovisual depositions (see Chapter 11); and
  - updated advice regarding expert depositions and the work product doctrine (see Chapter 12).
  We at MCLE trust that you will find this updated publication useful in your law practice and in keeping your law library current. Thank you for your continued support.
  
  Cordially,
  
  Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney
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Chapter 1 expand

Goals and Strategies
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Lynette Paczkowski, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP

Chapter 2 expand

Basic Procedure
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Nicole Colby Longton, Esq., Longton Law Office
Peter L. Resnik, Esq.,

Exhibit 2A
- Notice of Deposition Buy Form

Exhibit 2B
- Notice of Deposition Pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) Buy Form

Exhibit 2C
- Rule 30A Notice of Deposition (Audiovisual Deposition) Buy Form

Exhibit 2D
- Rule 30A(m) Notice of Deposition (Audiovisual Expert Witness Deposition for Trial) Buy Form

Exhibit 2E
- Motion for Commission to Take Deposition Buy Form

Chapter 3 expand

Preparing to Take a Deposition
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Stephen C. Reilly, Esq., Fitch Law Partners LLP

Chapter 4 expand

Preparing to Defend a Deposition
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Vincent F. O'Rourke, Jr., Esq.,
Lynette Paczkowski, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP
Colleen Cushing Towle, Esq.,

Exhibit 4A
- Pointers for the Deposition Witness Buy Form

Chapter 5 expand

Predeposition Motions
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Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP

Exhibit 5A
- Motion to Take Depositions Buy Form

Exhibit 5B
- Emergency Motion for Commission to Appoint Person Before Whom Oral Deposition May Be Taken (Outside Massachusetts) Buy Form

Exhibit 5C
- Order Buy Form

Exhibit 5D
- Commission Buy Form

Exhibit 5E
- Application for Discovery Order Buy Form

Exhibit 5F
- Motion for Leave to Take Telephone Depositions Buy Form

Exhibit 5G
- Motion to Conduct Deposition Buy Form

Exhibit 5H
- Motion for a Protective Order Buy Form

Exhibit 5I
- Memorandum in Support of Protective Order Buy Form

Exhibit 5J
- Motion to Quash Subpoena Buy Form

Exhibit 5K
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena Buy Form

Exhibit 5L
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena Buy Form

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Taking the Deposition
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Francis D. Dibble, Jr., Esq., Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP
J. Michael Scully, Esq., Baystate Health

Exhibit 6A
- Outline of Deposition of Plaintiff in Slip-and-Fall Tort Case Buy Form

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Defending the Deposition
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John S. Legasey, Esq., Legasey & Associates

Chapter 8 expand

Postdeposition Matters
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Michael P. Mullins, Esq., Day Pitney LLP

Exhibit 8A
- Sample Deposition Transcript Errata Sheet Buy Form

Exhibit 8B
- Sample Motion to Compel Deposition Testimony Buy Form

Chapter 9 expand

Using Depositions in Civil Litigation
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Marie F. Mercier, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP

Exhibit 9A
- Mass. R. Civ. P. 32 Buy Form

Chapter 10 expand

Using Depositions in Criminal Litigation
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Serina Q. Barkley, Esq., Tufts Health Plan
Michael A. Collora, Esq.,

Chapter 11 expand

Audiovisual Depositions
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Laura R. Studen, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP

Chapter 12 expand

Deposing Medical and Technical Experts
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Amanda Marie Baer, Esq., Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP
Edward C. Bassett, Jr., Esq., Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP

Chapter 13 expand

Deposing Accountants
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Andrew A. Rainer, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP

Chapter 14 expand

Depositions in Class Actions
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Steven M. Houde, Esq., Law Offices of Steven M. Houde, PC

Exhibit 14A
- Adequacy and Typicality Checklist for Use When Preparing or Questioning a Class Representative Buy Form

Chapter 15 expand

Depositions in Domestic Relations Cases
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Robert J. Rivers, Jr., Esq., Lee & Rivers LLP

Exhibit 15A
- Notice of Deposition Buy Form

Exhibit 15B
- Motion for Letter Rogatory to Issue Buy Form

Exhibit 15C
- Form of Letter Rogatory to Appropriate Authority Buy Form

Exhibit 15D
- Motion for Commission to Issue Buy Form

Exhibit 15E
- Form of Commission to Take Deposition Buy Form

Exhibit 15F
- Order Issuing Commission Buy Form

Exhibit 15G
- Document Checklist for a Divorce Case Buy Form

Exhibit 15H
- Direct Examination of Telephone Company Representative Buy Form

Exhibit 15I
- Direct Examination of Party Claiming Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Buy Form

Exhibit 15J
- Outline of Deposition of Expert Witness Buy Form

Exhibit 15K
- Vaughan v. Vaughan, No. 91-485 (Mass. Nov. 25, 1991) (Greaney, Single J.) Buy Form

Exhibit 15L
- Tibbetts v. Tibbetts, No. 92-J-760 (Mass. App. Ct. Oct. 14, 1992) Buy Form

Exhibit 15M
- Massachusetts Bar Association Civility Guidelines for Family Law Attorneys Buy Form

Chapter 16 expand

Depositions in Employment Litigation
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Louis A. Rodriques, Esq.,
Editors & Authors

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Christa A. Arcos, Esq., Arcos Law Office, Stoneham

Hon. Peter M. Lauriat, JAMS, Boston

Author(s)

Edward C. Bassett, Jr., Esq., Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP, Worcester

Darian M. Butcher, Esq., Day Pitney LLP, Boston

Christopher A. Callanan, Esq., Stevenson, McKenna & Callanan LLP, Boston

Michael A. Collora, Esq.,

Francis D. Dibble, Jr., Esq., Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP, Springfield

Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston

Michael H. Hayden, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP, Boston

Theodore M. Hess-Mahan, Esq., Hutchings, Barsamian, Mandelcorn & Robinson LLP, Wellesley Hills

John S. Legasey, Esq., Legasey & Associates, Salem

Marie F. Mercier, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston

Michael P. Mullins, Esq., Day Pitney LLP, Boston

Lynette Paczkowski, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Worcester

Andrew A. Rainer, Esq., Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

Robert J. Rivers, Jr., Esq., Lee & Rivers LLP, Boston

Louis A. Rodriques, Esq.,

Benjamin D. Stevenson, Esq., Stevenson, McKenna & Callanan LLP, Boston

Colleen Cushing Towle, Esq.,

Christopher J. Visser, Esq., Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP, Springfield

Massachusetts Deposition Practice Manual

Strategic insights for success

Massachusetts Deposition Practice Manual

Strategic insights for success

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Table of Contents

Goals and Strategies

Basic Procedure

Exhibit 2A

Exhibit 2B

Exhibit 2C

Exhibit 2D

Exhibit 2E

Preparing to Take a Deposition

Preparing to Defend a Deposition

Exhibit 4A

Predeposition Motions

Exhibit 5A

Exhibit 5B

Exhibit 5C

Exhibit 5D

Exhibit 5E

Exhibit 5F

Exhibit 5G

Exhibit 5H

Exhibit 5I

Exhibit 5J

Exhibit 5K

Exhibit 5L

Taking the Deposition

Exhibit 6A

Defending the Deposition

Postdeposition Matters

Exhibit 8A

Exhibit 8B

Using Depositions in Civil Litigation

Exhibit 9A

Using Depositions in Criminal Litigation

Audiovisual Depositions

Deposing Medical and Technical Experts

Deposing Accountants

Depositions in Class Actions

Exhibit 14A

Depositions in Domestic Relations Cases

Exhibit 15A

Exhibit 15B

Exhibit 15C

Exhibit 15D

Exhibit 15E

Exhibit 15F

Exhibit 15G

Exhibit 15H

Exhibit 15I

Exhibit 15J

Exhibit 15K

Exhibit 15L

Exhibit 15M

Depositions in Employment Litigation

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