My favorite deposition story was when I represented a civil engineer. Opposing counsel started with: “Is it not true that you are licensed engineer? My client paused, and said, “No.” Opposing counsel was shocked, “but your CV claims you are licensed.” “Correct.” On it went for a while until the lawyer asked why he answered, “no” at first. Engineer, applying logic, said, “because you asked if it was not true.”
If your attorney was consuming alcohol while representing you then you really need to find another attorney. Most states have a reporting system to advise the Supreme Court administration of addiction issues and the state bars have assistance programs.
My favorite deposition story was when I represented a civil engineer. Opposing counsel started with: “Is it not true that you are licensed engineer?
My client paused, and said, “No.”
Opposing counsel was shocked, “but your CV claims you are licensed.”
“Correct.”
On it went for a while until the lawyer asked why he answered, “no” at first. Engineer, applying logic, said, “because you asked if it was not true.”
During the deposition the attorneys and recorder were the only ones getting paid. It was costing you money. That's why they drag it out so long.
If your attorney was consuming alcohol while representing you then you really need to find another attorney. Most states have a reporting system to advise the Supreme Court administration of addiction issues and the state bars have assistance programs.
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