How To Prepare For Depositions: How to Avoid Impeachment and Disqualification

Description

It is obvious that sometime during your lifetime you will become involved either in court, being deposed or as a witness for your patient.

Being deposed can be one of the most challenging experiences in the legal process. Preparation is the key to ensuring confidence, clarity, and credibility. In this webinar, you will learn essential strategies for approaching a deposition with professionalism and composure. We’ll cover what to expect, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical techniques for answering questions effectively. Whether you are a professional, expert witness, or simply want to strengthen your understanding of the process, this session will equip you with the tools you need to be prepared and poised under pressure.

              Your case can be won or lost during a deposition.

Learning Objectives 

1. Prepare for difficult deposition questions.

2. Describe prinicipal facts that guide depositions.

3. Describe “rabbit holes” associated with depositions.

4. List "tricks" the opposing counsel may use during depositions.

Presenter

Norman E Hoffman, PhD, EdD, LMHC, LMFT

A man who saw the potential, an innovator, pushing the boundaries to advance the cause of licensed professional counselor in the field of forensic mental health. He had the vision, the success in his field, sometimes overcoming great challenges to pave the way for those seeking status and professional recognition in a field of forensic mental health that has in the past been inaccessible.

Dr. Hoffman is considered a pioneer with his passion and creativity to develop the pattern for those who pursue a role as an expert forensic mental health expert witness, having founded the national Board of Forensic Evaluators, created the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credential, developed the Hoffman Organicity Test (HOT) to differentiate between schizophrenia and other organic brain disorders.

Dr. Hoffman  developed and validated the Child & Adolescent Forensic Screening Inventory  (CAFSI), meticulously designed to support professionals in conducting thorough and effective clinical interviews with children and adolescents within forensic contexts, ensuring that critical information is gathered accurately and efficiently. 

Cost

$25 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of  our partnering organizations please see Professional Partners for current listing)
$45 for Non-members

Continuing Education Information

ACEP No. 6189

Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1320921

CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823

                               

          

The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content. NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

This workshop has been approved for 2.0 general hours, with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1320921 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).

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