Virtual Depositions: Change Forced by Covid Aims to Stick (1)

Seattle trial lawyer Andres C. Healy’s team conducted 15 virtual depositions in one three-week span due to Covid-19, a volume that would have taken a lot more time—and money—if done in person.

Virtual depositions can cut costs by up to a third when factoring in travel expenses, and can be done efficiently if the transition to tech is fully embraced, the Susman Godfrey partner said.

“Once you put in the initial work making sure you’ve got a good internet connection and that you’re familiar with the platform you’re using, taking depositions virtually is incredibly cost effective,” Healy said.

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