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International Deposition Blog

Options for Deposing a Witness in Brazil

Kimberlee Castro / May 14, 2015

When most people think of Brazil they think of beautiful beaches and the colors of Carnival.  When I think of Brazil I think of tricky depositions and creative thinking. Brazil currently forbids the taking of depositions for use in U.S. courts.  Although this can sound like a no win situation there are options to getting…

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Optima Juris Review of International Depositions in 2014

Ian Hardy / January 8, 2015

  For Optima Juris 2014 was filled with depositions in amazing locations, stellar reviews, fantastic clients, and a lot of fun. We have worked on depositions in every corner of the globe and connected with some superbly talented people. Best of all, and most important to us, we have helped our clients make their depositions…

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International Depositions Travel Tips for Beating Jet Lag

International Deposition Travel Tips: How to Avoid Jet Lag

Ian Hardy / December 17, 2014

If you are an attorney, paralegal, or court reporter traveling for a deposition being held in a country half way around the globe, chances are that you will have a problem adjusting to the new time zone. Jet lag can be a real burden, especially when you know your depo will be require you to…

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Planning an International Deposition – Guidelines for Attorneys Part 2

Ian Hardy / October 2, 2014

  In Part 1 of our article “Planning an International Deposition – Guidelines for Attorneys” we discussed how to handle setting up a deposition abroad with a willing witness. But what if you have an unwilling witness that must be compelled to appear?   There are mechanisms in place to facilitate this under international law, which…

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