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%.
70-85% reduction in transcript review time
Comprehensive coverage of all testimony
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
Upload deposition transcript(s)
Text or PDF format
Define issues and topics
Relevant to the case
Run transcript analysis
Comprehensive review
Review generated summaries
Page-line and narrative
Identify impeachment opportunities
Inconsistencies and admissions
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.