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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Deposition Transcript Analysis

Analyze deposition transcripts to generate page-line summaries, identify key admissions and inconsistencies, and prepare cross-examination questions. Reduces transcript review time by 70-85%.

Time Saved

70-85% reduction in transcript review time

Accuracy

Comprehensive coverage of all testimony

Category

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Problem

  • Lengthy transcripts (often 200+ pages each)
  • Multiple depositions per case requiring review
  • Difficulty identifying inconsistencies across witnesses
  • Time-consuming manual summarization
  • Challenge preparing cross-examination questions

How Claude Helps

Generates page-line summaries of testimony, creates narrative summaries by topic, identifies key admissions and inconsistencies, flags impeachment opportunities, and generates cross-examination questions.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1

Upload deposition transcript(s)

Text or PDF format

2

Define issues and topics

Relevant to the case

3

Run transcript analysis

Comprehensive review

4

Review generated summaries

Page-line and narrative

5

Identify impeachment opportunities

Inconsistencies and admissions

6

Generate cross-examination questions

Based on testimony weaknesses

Example Prompt

Analyze this deposition transcript of John Smith, former VP of Engineering.

CASE CONTEXT:
- Breach of software license agreement
- Key issues: scope of license, usage tracking, breach knowledge

ANALYSIS REQUIRED:

1. PAGE-LINE SUMMARY
For each significant topic, provide: Page:Line | Topic | Summary of testimony

2. KEY ADMISSIONS
Identify any testimony where witness admits facts favorable to our case

3. INCONSISTENCIES
Flag any testimony that contradicts:
- Documents in the record
- Prior statements
- Common sense or established facts

4. CROSS-EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
Based on weaknesses in testimony, draft 10 questions for cross-examination

5. NARRATIVE SUMMARY
Provide a 2-page narrative summary suitable for the trial team

6. EXHIBIT REFERENCES
List all exhibits discussed and their significance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Claude compare testimony across multiple witnesses?

Yes. Upload multiple transcripts and instruct Claude to identify where witnesses' testimony aligns or conflicts.

What about video deposition references?

Claude works with text transcripts. For video, use the transcript with timecodes. Claude can reference specific testimony for clip identification.

How accurate are the page-line references?

Claude's references are based on the transcript format provided. Verify important references in the original transcript.

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