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May 2024
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Under Oath: Unraveling Civil Engineering...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

Ever got called up to testify in court after a project turned into a legal war? 🤔 Yeah…depositions in Civil Engineering are more common than you think, and you need to be prepared. Today, Mark jumps on to share his firsthand experience with his most recent deposition, plus the key takeaways for both navigating them and safeguarding your career. ⚖️


Tune in to Learn:

  • What are depositions in Civil Engineering projects?

  • The best thing to do when "invited" to testify

  • How do you prepare for a deposition?

  • What it's like to be in a deposition for a project issue

  • What should you do if you give a wrong answer?

  • Why your firm's layer's objection can't save you from giving an answer

  • The right way to avoid legal issues in your career

  • Key principles to successfully navigating a deposition


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