Co-hosts John Simon and Tim Cronin move from style and brainstorming into the concrete goals attorneys should have walking into any deposition. As John puts it, if a deposition isn't accomplishing one of these goals, it may be worth asking why you're taking it at all. John and Tim break down the list of tips, from establishing the elements of your case and eliminating claims and defenses, to boxing witnesses into fixed answers, flipping expert opinions before they're given, and establishing safety rules the other side has to agree apply. Along the way, they share detailed trial stories: a trucking case built around the true purpose of a trailer's rear guard, a corporate representative deposition that quietly eliminated every defense in a wheel failure case, and a five-minute deposition that ended a case before it truly began. The episode also digs into the discovery side of depositions most attorneys underuse.
Episode: 719
Deposition Tips, Part 2: 12 Goals to Accomplish in Every Depo
September 16, 2026
Co-hosts John Simon and Tim Cronin move from style and brainstorming into the concrete goals attorneys should have walking into any deposition. As John puts it, if a deposition isn't accomplishing one of these goals, it may be worth asking why you're taking it at all. John and Tim break down the list of tips, from establishing the elements of your case and eliminating claims and defenses, to boxing witnesses into fixed answers, flipping expert opinions before they're given, and establishing safety rules the other side has to agree apply. Along the way, they share detailed trial stories: a trucking case built around the true purpose of a trailer's rear guard, a corporate representative deposition that quietly eliminated every defense in a wheel failure case, and a five-minute deposition that ended a case before it truly began. The episode also digs into the discovery side of depositions most attorneys underuse.
Episode: 718
Deposition Tips, Part 1: Style, Approach, and Brainstorming Before You Ever Ask a Question
September 16, 2026
Hosts John Simon and Tim Cronin dig into how to read a witness in the first 15 minutes, when to be deferential versus direct, and why walking in with a ...
Episode: 717
When Experts Go Rogue & Meta Verdict Fallout
September 16, 2026
John Simon breaks down nine of the top 10 factors most likely to derail a case and how to handle them with Tim Cronin as guest host. Here’s a hint: ...
Episode: 716
The Jury Is Out: What Jurors Really Care About (A Father-Daughter Conversation, Part 2)
September 16, 2026
In Part 2 of this father-daughter conversation, trial attorneys John Simon and Mary Simon continue exploring what truly drives jury decision-making. Through real courtroom stories and side-by-side scenarios, John explains ...
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