5 Bad Speech Habits That Can Ruin a Legal Deposition Transcript

Jilio Ryan

Certain speech patterns and bad habits on behalf of the attorneys can lead to a confusing and unreliable transcript.

A few of the most common problems can be corrected with a little forethought and determination.

Speaking Out of Turn Both attorneys and those being interviewed often

speak before the other has finished speaking.

It disrupts the train of thought and can be extremely confusing when being read by a judge or jury.

It’s important to advise everyone involved to only speak when it is their turn.

Mumbling Mumbling makes it harder for the court reporter to

catch each word being spoken.

It can lead to misinterpretations and inaccurate transcripts.

Always speak clearly and enunciate words careful to avoid confusion.

False Starts Beginning a sentence and then starting over several

times not only confuses the witness, but also makes the transcript much harder to understand.

Think before speaking and always use whole sentences.

Speaking Fast Speaking too fast makes it impossible for the court

reporter on the typewriter to catch each and every word without any mistake.

Speaking fast can also cause words to sound mumbled.

Hence, it is advisable to speak slowly and clearly.

Terminologies Always use appropriate terminologies when

describing any particular situation or event.

Using wrong words and irrelevant terminologies can lead to confusion and inaccurate testimony on behalf of the witnesses.

A highly trained court reporter is capable of creating accurate and reliable transcripts.

However, they are only as good as the people who are involved in the process of transcribing.

Attorneys must learn to speak clearly and effectively in order to ensure high - quality and

accurate transcripts.

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