Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Mexico
workers compensation
do you have to be a lawyer to take a deposition of a witness or can a lay person take one
Asked on 5/08/07, 1:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen
Legal Data Services, PLC
Re: workers compensation
Taking a deposition is DEFINITELY the practice of law.
If you are not a lawyer, you need the permission of the court to engage in the practice of law to take a deposition,-- unless you are representing yourself.
Answered on 5/08/07, 2:26 pm