This practical handbook explains when, why and how to use particular strategies, tactics, organizational approaches, methods, and techniques in taking and defending depositions. Packed with "trade secrets" that one-up the opposition, How to Take and Defend Depositions, 3rd Edition shows you: How to pin down and "freeze" witnesses" testimony with an early deposition so they can"t change their story laterHow to make a deposition a lot more effective by getting an interrogatory answered firstTwelve proven ways to discredit a witnessHow not to open Pandora"s box when questioning a third-party witnessHow to avoid the trap of allowing your opponent to set the deposition times And How to turn talk into evidence that"s admissible in court What"s more, Martiniak provides checklists, outlines, reminders, and dozens of practice tips.