deposition-prep

Generate witness deposition outlines from eDiscovery documents with record-based citations.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill deposition-prep-polliticalsolutions
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Skill: deposition-prep
Source: https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal/tree/main/.claude/skills/litigation-legal/deposition-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill deposition-prep-polliticalsolutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deposition prep turns scattered case theory and eDiscovery documents into a witness-ready, impeachment-aware question map that stays faithful to the record and the governing rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Record-faithful outline building: Organizes background, good facts, bad facts, impeachment material, and a tight pivot fact sequence with strict rules for quotes and pinpoint citations.
  • Witness-driven structure: Branches question approach by witness posture (adverse, friendly, neutral, or corporate 30(b)(6)/state equivalent).
  • Document-driven topic planning: Pulls and categorizes relevant documents from the eDiscovery platform and ties topics directly to the case theory.
  • Conflicts gate enforcement: Refuses to proceed unless the matter has been properly intaken and appears in the matter log.
  • Jurisdiction/rule calibration: Requires deposition-rule research per forum and stops if reliable authority coverage is thin.

Quick Start

Ask for depo prep for a specific witness and then provide the witness name so the outline can be built from the configured case theory and the witness-relevant eDiscovery documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about deposition-prep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a deposition outline from eDiscovery documents?

Deposition outline building organizes eDiscovery documents into background, good facts, bad facts, impeachment material, and a pivot-fact sequence. It ties document-driven topics directly to your configured case theory for structured attorney work-product.

Can I prepare deposition questions for a corporate 30(b)(6) witness?

Yes, deposition preparation branches the question approach by witness posture, covering adverse, friendly, neutral, and corporate 30(b)(6) or state-equivalent scenarios. It structures topic planning according to the specific witness role.

How do I organize impeachment material for witness preparation?

Impeachment material is categorized alongside good facts, bad facts, and a tight pivot-fact sequence. It enforces strict quote and pinpoint citation fidelity to ensure the impeachment discipline aligns directly with the record.

What happens if my case matter is not in the matter log?

The conflicts gate enforcement refuses to proceed with deposition preparation unless the matter has been properly intaken and appears in the matter log. This validation step is required before generating the outline.

Does deposition prep require jurisdiction-specific rule research?

Yes, jurisdiction and rule calibration requires deposition-rule research per forum. The process stops if reliable authority coverage is thin, ensuring source attribution tags and jurisdiction-appropriate rules govern the outline.

What is the best way to structure a pivot-fact question sequence?

A pivot-fact question sequence is structured by organizing eDiscovery documents into a tight question map aligned to case theory. It categorizes background, good facts, bad facts, and impeachment material to create an impeachment-aware workflow.