Depositions: Handling Unexpected Situations at a Deposition (NY)

Summary

This practice note discusses handling unusual or difficult situations that may arise during a deposition in New York state court litigation. Specifically, this practice note addresses how to handle attorney misconduct, such as coaching a witness, improperly instructing a witness not to answer, and harassing a witness. It also covers how to handle difficult witnesses, including individuals who lie, evade questioning, refuse to answer questions, or fail to show up.