#119: Legal role play: deposition dos and don'ts with Seth Nelson
Seth Nelson is back! A divorce attorney and co-host of the podcast How to Split a Toaster, joins me today to break down the art of handling depositions like a pro with a fun live role play. As the managing partner at NLG Divorce and Family Law in Tampa, Seth brings his experience and no-BS approach to help you navigate high-pressure situations with confidence.
In this episode, we’ll cover everything from keeping your cool during tough questions to why short, to-the-point answers are your best friend. Seth shares real-life examples and practical tips to make sense of the often rigid legal structures.
If you like this episode you will love Ep. #095: How To Not Get Divorced Feat. Pete Wright & Seth Nelson
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Timestamps:
[00:02:08] Welcoming Seth Nelson and discussing his background
[00:03:45] Explanation of what a deposition is and its purpose
[00:05:17] Discovery process in litigation
[00:09:48] Rules for answering deposition questions
[00:12:46] Examples and challenges in answering effectively
[00:17:46] Role-playing a deposition scenario
[00:22:10] Assessing credibility and deposition dynamics
[00:35:24] Strategies to handle tricky questions during depositions
[00:39:02] Final thoughts and life lessons from Seth Nelson
