Deposition Analysis

The Deposition Challenge

Depositions are the backbone of litigation, but managing multiple transcripts is overwhelming. Finding specific testimony, identifying inconsistencies, and preparing for cross-examination requires hours of manual review.

How PDF.LEGAL Transforms Deposition Analysis

PDF.LEGAL indexes every line of every deposition transcript, allowing instant cross-referencing and AI-powered analysis. Find contradictions, track specific topics across witnesses, and prepare for cross-examination with confidence.

Case Study

Case Study: Henderson Construction Dispute

Barrett Law Group

The Situation

A construction defect case involving 8 expert witnesses and 15 fact witnesses. The lead attorney needed to prepare for trial and identify inconsistencies in testimony about when the defendant knew about structural issues.

The Solution

All 23 deposition transcripts were uploaded to PDF.LEGAL. The attorney used AI search to query "when did you first learn about structural problems" and instantly retrieved every relevant passage from all depositions, with exact citations.

The Results

Found 7 instances where witnesses contradicted each other on key dates
Created a comprehensive timeline from testimony in under 2 hours
Prepared 45 impeachment questions with supporting citations
Won motion for summary judgment based on testimony contradictions

Key Features for Deposition Analysis

Line-by-Line Indexing

Every line of testimony is searchable with exact citations

Witness Comparison

Compare testimony across multiple witnesses on the same topic

Contradiction Detection

AI helps identify inconsistencies in testimony

Citation Export

Export findings with proper legal citations