Dennis R Suplee

Dennis R Suplee

March 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Many Litigators Still Do Not Know Meaning of 'the Usual Stipulations'

The Feb. 22 article written by The Legal Intelligencer's Young Editoral Board, suggests that many litigators still do not know the meaning or implications of "the usual stipulations."

By Dennis R. Suplee

7 minute read

December 22, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Beginning the Deposition

The next couple of articles discuss, in chronological fashion, what happens at the outset of a deposition. They begin with who sits where, end with the interrogator's preliminary instructions to the deponent, and in between discuss various issues ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly F

13 minute read

January 27, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Deposing a Corporate Entity

Deposing a Corporate EntityThe ins and outs of 30(b)(6) depositions By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly The rules of civil procedure for both federal and Pennsylvania courts provide that a party may depose ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

14 minute read

December 30, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Handle With Care

Handle With CareDeposing lawyers, arbitrators and judges By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly Most depositions are of parties, third-party witnesses to the facts of the case or experts. But some small percentage ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

14 minute read

February 24, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dealing With the Difficult Opponent

Dealing With the Difficult OpponentThe practicalities of contending with a confrontational adversary By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly NOTICE: Readers wishing to obtain a footnoted version of last month's ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

10 minute read

August 18, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Questioning the Fact Witness

In last month's article, we discussed determining the order in which to address the various subjects of the deposition. Once that is done, you must decide on the order in which to pose specific questions and how to word them.

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

14 minute read

April 21, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dealing With the Difficult Opponent

In our last two articles, we discussed practical ways to deal with the difficult opponent short of applying to the court. While practical approaches are far preferable to seeking relief from the court which, rightly or wrongly, is apt to view ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

11 minute read

September 15, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

When the Admission Isn't Made

In last month's article, we discussed the order in which to pose specific questions and how to word them. But even your best-structured and best-worded questions may not elicit the admission you want. When that happens, consider the following ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

10 minute read

March 31, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dealing With the Difficult Opponent

We resume our discussion of practical ways to contend with adversaries who are unreasonable, confrontational or hostile during depositions.

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

11 minute read

December 30, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Handle With Care

Handle With CareDeposing lawyers, arbitrators and judges By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly Most depositions are of parties, third-party witnesses to the facts of the case or experts. But some small percentage ...

By Dennis R. Suplee and Diana S. Donaldson Special to the Law Weekly

14 minute read