(L-R)Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz of the Law Offices of David Paul Horowitz. Courtesy photos
We’ve all heard our fair share of jokes at the expense of lawyers (see, e.g., Q: What do lawyers do after they die? A: Lie still.), and likely chuckle along. Another favorite joke is the lead-in for this month’s topic: Q: Why don’t sharks attack lawyers? A: Professional courtesy. Like many jokes, there is some truth to the jesting: “Sharks are opportunistic feeders,” and so are some lawyers. And the opportunistic feeding by lawyers includes abusive conduct at depositions. While most of us recall a time where lawyers were less than civil to their adversaries, a recent case suggests we may not have evolved as much as we thought.
Court’s Power to Sanction Counsel for Deposition (Mis)Conduct
22 NYCRR 130.1-1 (a) provides that:
