A legal question-and-answer process that takes place in an attorney’s office. People with knowledge of facts important to prove liability and/or damages are questioned and a written record of the proceedings is created by a court reporter. The attorney asks the deponent (witness) questions in an effort to evaluate the case for settlement and/or to prepare for trial.[cherry_button text=”Download Our FREE Legal Guides” url=”https://dolanlawfirm.com/guides/?utm_medium=legal-definitions-pages&utm_campaign=legal-definitions-conversions&utm_source=Depositions” size=”large” radius=”1″ centered=”yes” icon=”icon: fa fa-download” bg_color=”#3a444d” color=”#ffffff” target=”_self”]