Deposition summaries allow lawyers to represent their clients with great confidence, accuracy, and concision. We understand the importance of this litigation tool and are prepared to support you, offering the advantages your law firm requires for a victorious legal battle.
A deposition summary is like a detailed, abridged version of the deposition transcript recorded during a witness’s testimony hearing. Simply put, deposition summaries are like detailed cliff notes that guide lawyers as they prepare for the trial phase of litigation. Each summary pinpoints critical elements of the testimony that will further guide the discovery process.
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There are many advantages to using deposition summary services, especially in lengthy and complicated cases. We regard deposition summaries as a sort of map that will determine the course of the case and the attorney’s proceeding actions. Some of the key benefits of deposition summaries are as follows:
A deposition summary provides a quick reference to the details of a case without having to review deposition transcripts for each hearing, trial, or meeting. The briefing allows the attorney to refresh their memory of the witness’s testimony. This is crucial, especially for busier attorneys serving multiple clients.
During a witness’s testimony, details are often revealed that require further investigation to aid the discovery process. Deposition summaries catch these pertinent details and give you, the attorney, extra leverage for a successful trial. With a deposition summary, you will often find additional evidence to build a solid, winning case.
Certain lawsuits require the partnership of several attorneys. However, every attorney can’t always be present to hear the witness. A deposition summary is an excellent tool that provides a detailed statement with key points of the testimony, keeping the entire legal team informed.
Deposition summaries make the legal process more efficient. Therefore, attorneys can quickly discover extra pockets of time and evidence that allow them to better prepare for cross-examinations and trials. Deposition summaries become a pillar that attorneys lean on and reference throughout the discovery and preparation process without sifting through lengthy transcripts.
Each summary can take two to four hours to complete. This takes up a significant portion of the workday. For complex cases, a deposition summary can take days to write.
The length of the summary depends on the length of the testimony (and the type of summary). For every five pages of testimony, about one page is typically required to summarize it. A typical deposition transcript can be 200 pages, so the length of a deposition summary can be significant.
A proper summary accurately presents the testimony in a concise format. It includes all relevant details and identifies the name of the case, witnesses, and deponent. A table of contents or index is often included. The types of deposition summaries include page-line (in column format), page-by-page, topic-by-topic, chronological, and narrative summaries.
Despite the many benefits of deposition summaries, drafting them requires a significant amount of time. Fund Capital America offers a deposition summary service for all legal firms. Our team of experts is highly trained to provide reliable, relevant, and detailed summaries. Each member of our team is well-versed in the legal process and laws that pertain to the cases you represent.
For an attorney who relies on paralegals and other legal assistants, the benefits of a deposition summary service may not be apparent. However, the advantages of Fund Capital America’s deposition summary service will enhance your practice in a variety of ways:
Not every paralegal or legal assistant is familiar with how to write a deposition summary that’s helpful. The quality of work is essential because it must meet your expectations and represent the facts of the case. After waiting for a summary of a deposition, you may find yourself taking the time to rewrite it anyway. Fund Capital America removes this burden, allows you to focus on other pressing tasks, and saves time and money.
Fund Capital America employs highly skilled professionals who specialize in drafting deposition summaries. Every summary represents consistent quality. Also, our team includes experts in a wide range of legal matters. Regardless of the nature of the case or issue, we have an expert able to provide a clear, concise deposition summary. Therefore, our team is ready and prepared to produce accurate and detailed overviews of testimony with the highest level of research, grammar, and punctuation.
Insurance companies often don’t reimburse law firms for the time required to prepare summaries. The increased workload and operational costs can overwhelm any firm. Available at affordable and reasonable rates, our deposition summary services will help better manage your time and increase productivity. And our professionals provide information and catch details that allow attorneys to shine in the courtroom. This increases the chances for victorious outcomes of the litigation process.
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