Depositions

What are the differences between testifying in court and testifying in the context of a deposition? Attorneys, judges, and seasoned forensic psychologists and neuropsychologists share their perspectives in this chapter about all phases of deposition testimony. Topics include setting the boundaries of the deposition, goals of deposition testimony, typical differences in tone by cross-examining attorneys during depositions as opposed to court testimony, videotaped depositions versus videotaped testimony, and strategies for experts to maintain their credibility and clarity through the deposition process.