Trial Magazine

Deposition Obstruction: Breaking Through
Mark Kosieradzki
AAJ Press
www.justice.org/depositionobstruction
350 pp., $114.99

Offering a comprehensive survey of the rules governing depositions, trial attorney and depositions guru Mark Kosieradzki shares strategies that new and experienced lawyers can use to stop deposition obstruction. With guidance on overcoming common obstacles (such as improper witness coaching) and analysis of relevant federal and state laws and jurisprudence, the book covers every aspect of depositions, from managing logistics to responding to prohibited objections. Kosieradzki emphasizes the fundamental purpose of depositions and discovery—the “fair development of facts that cases are to be adjudicated on”—and how attorneys can and should apply the rules to ensure that “all sides have equal access to the truth.”