Depositions 101: A Primer on Taking Auto Depositions
Date: Dec 2, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $145.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $135.00
Areas of Law: Automobile Litigation, Civil, Civil Trial Bar
Earn up to 2.4 credits! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Thomas J. Manzo, Esq.
- Vice President, New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader, P.C., Lawrence Township
Presenters
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Young Lawyers Division
Automobile depositions are a core component of civil practice. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from some of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn the fundamental strategies for planning and preparing automobile depositions, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Over this lunchtime webinar, our panel will share key approaches for deposing the plaintiff, the defendant and key witnesses so you can conduct these proceedings with confidence.
Beyond initial preparation, the panel will detail how to execute your strategy during the deposition itself. You will learn how to use questioning techniques, handle objections and introduce exhibits effectively so you can build a comprehensive record. You will come away with the tools you need to manage evasive or hostile witnesses and expand your practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in automobile depositions and witness examinations, including:
- The planning and preparation required for taking automobile depositions.
- Key strategies for deposing the plaintiff, the defendant and key witnesses.
- Questioning techniques to use on the record.
- The strategy and skill of making and responding to objections.
- Your approach to the use of exhibits.
- How to manage evasive or hostile witnesses during testimony.
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