Mastering the Deposition 101: The Nuts and Bolts (FL) [Two-Part Webinar] (OnDemand Streaming and Recorded Packages)

What You Will Learn

Agenda

Part 1
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
1:00 p.m. –  4:45 p.m. Eastern Time

 

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Deposition Process: Procedures, Timing & Logistics
Angela Benjamin with Beau Blumberg commenting

• Scheduling depositions: Common challenges and practical solutions
• How to properly notice a deposition
• Dealing with opposing counsel who makes scheduling difficult
• Video-recording a deposition: When to do it and practical considerations
• When should you take the deposition during discovery?
• New information comes to light after the deposition—now what?
• Using depositions in Florida court proceedings
• Using depositions in federal court: FRCP 32
• Other key differences between Florida and federal deposition rules
• How to properly notice a deposition

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Developing a Deposition Strategy
Beau Blumberg with Angela Benjamin commenting 

• Trial depositions vs. discovery depositions
• Defining your goals before the deposition
• Keeping your deposition focused on your goals
• Is this depo really necessary?  Determining whether the depo is worth the time and money
• Who should attend—and why
• Preparing specific questions and outlines v. focusing on themes
• Preparing for “unexpected” answers or other difficulties
• Using deposition testimony effectively at hearings and trial

2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Witness Preparation
Shawn T. Jewel with Jeannete C. Lewis commenting 

• Practical tips and strategies
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Your percipient witness vs. your PMK
• What if your witness won’t prepare?
• What if your witness won’t listen?
• When your witness is going to be a disaster
  • If a senior partner is making the decisions
  • If you are making the decisions
• Ethical issues to consider

3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
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3:40 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Expert Witness Depositions
Jeannete C. Lewis with Shawn T. Jewel commenting 

• Preparing Your Expert Witness
  • Choosing the right expert
  • Preparing your expert for deposition
  • When you discover during witness prep that your Expert Witness is a disaster
  • Presenting your expert’s qualifications effectively
• Taking the Opposing Expert’s Deposition
  • Researching the opposing expert
  • Strategies to attack their Experts
  • Using the expert’s own words against them
• Using motions in limine to limit or exclude expert testimony
• Demonstrations by speakers

 

Part 2
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. –  4:45 p.m. Eastern Time

 

1:00 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.
Handling Documents & Exhibits and Online Depos
Bernard Pastor 

• Making the records
• Getting the authentication you need
• Preserving admissibility for trial
• Practical tips for remote depositions
• Using documents and exhibits effectively in a remote deposition
• Demonstration by speakers, covering introducing and authenticating an exhibit and then using it in questioning

1:35 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Impeaching the Witness – Practical Advice and Strategies
Michael E. Dutko Jr. 

• When should you impeach—and when shouldn’t you?
• Using prior inconsistent statements effectively
• Showing bias or motive
• Challenging competency
• Attacking credibility for truthfulness
• Deposition impeachment vs. trial impeachment: key differences and strategies
• Demonstration of impeaching a witness during a depo (or video)
• Demonstration of using a deposition transcript during trial for impeachment purposes

2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
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2:25 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Deposition Objections
David Cannella with Peter J. Klock II commenting 

• When and how should you object?
• Why object—and when shouldn’t you?
• Practical objection strategies
• Common objection mistakes to avoid
• The biggest risks of objecting—or staying silent
• Opposing counsel objects to everything—now what?
• Should you call the judge?
• How to avoid calling the judge
• Specific objections and real-world examples
• Demonstration and discussion focusing on common or difficult objections

3:25 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
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3:35 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Handling the Difficult Witness and/or Opposing Counsel
Peter J. Klock II with David Cannella commenting

• Dealing with an angry opposing counsel
• When opposing counsel yells
• The witness keeps saying “I don’t remember”—now what?
• You know the witness is lying—now what?
• Keeping the deposition under control
• Should you call the judge?
• How to avoid calling the judge
• Demonstration and discussion demonstrating both types of difficult depos (difficult witnesses / opposing counsel)

 

Testimonials

“This was a very informative program with great real-life advice.” — Elika Stimpson, Esq.

“I thought it was very well done, really enjoyed the topics and information given, and the diversity of the speakers and their backgrounds.” — Katherine van Dijk, Esq.

“Very positive and informative. Good content and speakers. The materials were good and complemented the speakers.” — Dorothy G. Negrin, Esq.

“As a young lawyer, the speakers touched on subjects I would encounter and areas I am not so comfortable with. Their suggestions on how to handle certain situations were great.” — Stacey Marquez, Esq.

“The speakers were phenomenal. They made the lessons entertaining and engaging. Their personalities meshed well together.” — Stacey Marquez, Esq.

“I know a lot more practical information about depositions than when I woke up this morning.” — Nicholas A. Marzuk, Esq.

“I am preparing for my first depo and felt that [the seminar] gave a good overview.” — Amanda Allen, Esq.

“This was a great way to get insight on taking good depos.” — Cecilia Barber, Esq.

“Very nice program and great speakers.” — Michael Shue, Esq.

“Very good seminar for a novice attorney that needs guidance.” — Juan C. Burgos, Esq.

“Great presentations.” — Salvador A. Jlrado Jr., Esq.

“Really was a great and informative seminar.” — Juan J. Perez, Esq.

“Very good speakers! Relatable, real and honest. Useful tips.” — Amanda Allen, Esq.

“Very knowledgeable speakers, made it easy to understand, listen, and apply.” — Alejandra Rodriguez, Esq.

“Excellent!” — Xiomara L. Cruz, Esq.

“Good practical information.” — Mark A. Slack, Esq.

“I really enjoyed the expert deposition presentation. Program covered a wide range of topics and was presented in a very down to earth manner which made the topic relatable.”

“All of the topics were relevant. All speakers were clearly very qualified and experienced and their presentations and real-life stories were very helpful.”

“Great speakers with great tidbits.”

“I thought it was awesome and very informative, thank you for the opportunity to learn more about this topic.”

“Learned a lot, particularly with respect to the speakers in the first and second presentations.”

“Very informative. There was a lot of valuable information and personal anecdotes.”

“Topics were very helpful with great information.”

“The speakers were excellent. This was a very good CLE—better than most.”

“I enjoyed the role-playing aspect and seeing real-life examples of depositions.”

“Very helpful content; good illustrative videos.”

“The information was engaging and easy to understand.”

“It was great and very informative!”

“Good information with excellent speakers!”

“All relevant. The depo presentation was wonderful.”

“Great program. Speakers were personable and gave great info, real-life examples.”

“Solid. Learned a lot. I took some nuggets away that I didn’t have coming in.”

“Very helpful presentations.”

“I liked the topics and format.”

“Speakers provided interesting information. Great format.”

“Very informative.”

“Well done.”

“Good and informative.”

“Informative.”

“Seminar was very helpful and fulfilled/exceeded my expectations…”

“This was a great program, and I greatly appreciate the practical advice on how to handle difficult situations that sometimes arise during a deposition.”

“Great presentations from all of the speakers.”

“Learned a lot!”

 

Faculty

Angela F. Benjamin, Esq.

Angela F. Benjamin is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation. She draws on her background as a former government attorney, having represented Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in state and federal courts on matters involving airports, seaports, water and sewer departments, and various county agencies. Her practice encompasses complex litigation, multimillion-dollar construction defect cases, delay claims, contract disputes, and intergovernmental matters. Prior to working in government, Angela began her career at an international law firm.

In addition to her litigation experience, she also has experience negotiating and drafting various construction and real estate-related project contracts, including construction management agreements, leases, and operating agreements for major facilities.

Angela is active in the Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers (MDFAWL), where she served as president for 2024-2025 and currently serves as immediate past-president.

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Robert (Beau) Blumberg, Esq.
Partner
Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero P.A.

ROBERT (“Beau”) E. BLUMBERG is a Partner with the trial law firm of Deutsch, Blumberg & Caballero P.A., where he practices personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability law. He is a member of The Florida Bar and has served on a Grievance Committee and is the current Vice-Chair of the Code & Rules of Evidence Committee, appointed to the Florida Courts Technology Commission by the Florida Supreme Court from 2022-2024, Miami-Dade Bar (“MDB”) Board of Directors 2022-2024, MDB Treasurer 2024-2025, MDB Secretary 2025-2026, and President of the MDB YLS (2023-2024); Appointed to the Florida Bar Young Lawyer’s Division Board of Governors 2025-2026. Mr. Blumberg earned his B.A. degree from the College of William and Mary and his J.D. degree from the William and Mary School of Law.

 

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David E. Cannella, Esq.
Partner, Board Certified in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar
Holland & Knight

David E. Cannella is a business trial attorney who focuses on complex business litigation. He has extensive experience in class-action defense, trade secret litigation, enforcement of restrictive covenants, "business divorce" proceedings between officers and founders of companies, stock option agreement litigation, defamation, franchise and distributor litigation, unfair competition, and defense of deceptive and unfair trade practices claims. Mr. Cannella is based in Holland & Knight’s Orlando office, but has handled matters across the country for clients.

Mr. Cannella has tried numerous jury business litigation cases to verdict as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts. Mr. Cannella has tried business litigation nonjury cases and has significant arbitration experience. Since 2010, Mr. Cannella has been board certified in Business Litigation Law by The Florida Bar. This distinguishes Mr. Cannella as an expert in the area of Business Litigation.

In addition to his business litigation experience, Mr. Cannella has handled issues involving pharmaceutical and medical device product liability defense. He has been lead counsel in catastrophic injury claims.

Mr. Cannella is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator. He has testified regarding attorney fees in state and federal courts. He has appeared pro hac vice as lead counsel in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Tennessee.

In the community, Mr. Cannella is a past president of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and has volunteered for more than 25 years as a jury advisor for the Orange County Teen Court Youth Offender Diversion Program. Mr. Cannella served as chair of The Florida Bar’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee. He currently is a board member of the George C. Young American Inn of Court.

In 2016, Mr. Cannella represented a shooting victim of the Pulse Nightclub attack in Orlando in a dispute with an auto finance company. He has also served as a guardian ad litem representing minor children.

Previously, Mr. Cannella has served as an adjunct professor of business law at the University of Central Florida, and he was a faculty member of the Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques at Emory University School of Law. 

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Michael E. Dutko, Jr., Esq.
Shareholder
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Michael is a litigator with significant jury trial experience who has successfully managed a diverse array of civil and criminal matters. His background includes both statewide and local government experience, and he has taken over 75 jury trials to verdict. Michael focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on administrative, regulatory, investigative, and government-related matters. Michael represents both governments and private individuals in litigation disputes.

Before entering private practice, Michael served as Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office. During his time in the State Attorney’s office, he gained notable trial experience, handling an array of cases, including multiple homicide cases, to jury trial verdict. Michael was quickly promoted to the office’s Public Corruption Unit, a specialized prosecution division that handled the investigation and prosecution of politicians, police officers, and public employees. Michael also previously served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Michael was the city’s chief litigator in lawsuits arising during his tenure, including election qualification challenges. Additionally, he worked closely with the city’s planning and zoning department, and he was the primary attorney responsible for the preparation and evaluation of government contracts, review and drafting of solicitations for competitive procurements and bids, ethics and Sunshine Law consultation, and labor and collective bargaining negotiations.

Michael utilizes his comprehensive litigation experience to represent clients in many government-related areas. He represents private clients in administrative matters before all Florida agencies, including but not limited to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the Florida Elections Commission, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and he is well-versed in Florida Division of Administrative Hearings proceedings and formal administrative hearings. Michael has represented both elected officials and candidates for office during ballot and qualification challenges and in investigations related to elections and ethics matters, notably serving as a member of the election recount team for a current United States Senator. Additionally, Michael has represented both local governments and individuals adverse to local governments in litigation matters, including property development challenges, competitive solicitation and bid protests, and civil rights violations.

In addition to complex commercial and administrative litigation, Michael has experience in matters related to government relations and public policy, procurement and government contracts, zoning, land use and development, code enforcement, and real property litigation. Michael regularly represents private clients during governmental and police investigations, both criminal and regulatory.

Michael was selected for inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers® list in 2025. He has been named to Best Lawyers of America Ones to Watch annually since 2021. He was named to South Florida’s 2024 Top Lawyers, published by the Miami Herald and chosen by peer review, and was selected as a 2024 Distinguished Member by Lawyers of Distinction. He was named to Palm Beach Media Group’s list of Top Lawyers in 2023. He also has been recognized as a “Top Up and Comer” in the South Florida Legal Guide in 2020 and 2021; an “Up and Comer” in South Florida Business and Wealth in 2021; and an “Up and Comer” in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite in 2021. He was named Top Lawyer in Government Relations and Land Use and Zoning Law by Fort Lauderdale Magazine in 2021. In 2019, Daily Business Review named him among the honorees of the Florida Legal Awards in the category of On the Rise. He was also named “Superstar” by Attorney at Law Magazine in 2018. Michael was recently chosen as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a peer-selected and diverse honorary society of 3,500 of the best trial lawyers in the country, representing less than one-half of one percent of U.S. trial lawyers.

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Shawn T. Jewell, Esq.

Law Office of Peter Delahunty

Shawn Jewell is a civil trial attorney with more than a decade of legal experience. He has represented clients across a broad spectrum that includes national retail businesses, major transportation carriers, construction companies, hospitality, corporate clients, as well as individuals and small businesses throughout the state of Florida. In addition to his work in commercial and business litigation, employment law, personal injury, and premises liability, he can also provide mediation services. He strives to provide effective and efficient service to all his clients and looks to proactively handle legal issues before trial or to zealously fight for them in trial.

A double-Gator, he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Government as well as receiving his Juris Doctor, cum laude from the University of Florida. He’s been recognized for his service to the community through his pro bono work through the Orange County Bar. He’s also been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer.

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Peter J. Klock, II
Partner
Bast Amron LLP

Peter practices in the area of complex business litigation, with an emphasis on commercial disputes and the prosecution of director, officer, and fiduciary liability claims. In his commercial disputes practice, Peter prides himself on being an advisor and a problem solver, as well as his ability to deftly avoid unnecessary litigation and obtain favorable results for his clients. In his director and officer liability practice, Peter represents trustees, receivers, and assignees in complex litigation against former fiduciaries of companies in a wide range of industries.

He also serves as outside general counsel to corporate clients and routinely acts as the primary legal advisor to clients in a variety of industries. Additionally, Peter actively supports our community by representing, pro bono, a minor in Florida’s juvenile dependency courts, serving on committees dedicated to enhancing the practice of law in the state of Florida, and mentoring law students and young attorneys. Peter is a holder of the Certified Information Privacy Professional designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, was named as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine in 2019–2024, was named among the Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers In America in 2022–2024, and was named among Florida Trend’s Legal Elite for 2020 & 2021.

Before joining Bast Amron, Peter served as a career judicial law clerk to the Honorable James Lawrence King in the Southern District of Florida. In that role, he drafted numerous published opinions and enjoyed primary responsibility for all aspects of the odd-numbered civil and criminal cases on Judge King’s docket, as well as a multi-district, multi-billion dollar litigation matter involving over thirty national banks, In re: Checking Account Overdraft Litigation, MDL No. 2036. Peter’s extensive experience working with the Court has given him a unique insight into federal courtroom procedure, effective legal argumentation, and efficient use of motions and pleadings, which he leverages to obtain outstanding results for his clients.

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Jeannete C. Lewis, Esq.
Founder
Lewis Legal Group, P.A.

Jeannete Lewis has spent her entire legal career handling complex personal injury and death cases from inception through trial. Since 1993 she has devoted exceptional legal and academic skills and resources to the compassionate pursuit of justice for those who are seriously injured as well as for the families of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence and gross negligence of others. Her law office is located in Plantation, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida. However, she serves clients and handles serious injury and death cases from all over the United States and internationally as well.

Prior to opening her own practice in 2013, Jeannete Lewis represented catastrophically injured plaintiffs and the families of fatally injured victims at the well-respected Haggard Law firm in Coral Gables, in Miami-Dade County, Florida where she was a partner since 2001. Since opening her own practice in 2013, she has continued the honored tradition of personal commitment, excellence, and success.

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Bernard Pastor, Esq.
Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
Shutts & Bowen LLP

Bernard “Bernie” Pastor is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group.

A Florida Bar Board-Certified expert in Civil Trial Law with extensive first-chair experience in federal and state courts, Bernie focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He has managed and tried a wide range of matters, including civil rights, wrongful death, tort, and commercial disputes. A seasoned trial attorney, he has successfully tried to verdict nearly 30 federal and state jury trials and has handled numerous appeals and oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Prior to joining Shutts & Bowen, Bernie served for more than two decades in the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office, where he represented Miami-Dade County in federal and state court defending wrongful death, constitutional, civil rights, and tort claims. Serving as Chief of Federal Litigation & Appeals, and for more than three years simultaneously as the Chief of the Tort and Malpractice Section, he oversaw high-profile and complex matters through trial and appeal. He also advised senior leadership and key departments, including the Office of the Mayor, the Miami-Dade Police Department and Sheriff, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Risk Management on a broad spectrum of legal issues. Bernie previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami and as law clerk to the Honorable John H. Moore II, United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

Active in the professional community, Bernie is a former President and current Board Member of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization recognizing experienced trial lawyers who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and civility. Bernie currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School of Law and as faculty for the Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section’s Advanced Trial Advocacy Seminar. He also previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University College of Law and as a faculty member for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA).

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