Overcoming Discovery Obstruction

Overcoming Discovery Obstruction 

Live Webcast
Thursday, November 13, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.

2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours approved Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit

Learn how to overcome discovery obstructions by first examining the written discovery process and how obstruction in this area can hamper litigation, followed by a look at the many ways opposing counsel (or deponents) may obstruct or frustrate the deposition process – and, more importantly, how to respond effectively, ethically, and strategically. Attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this online program will learn: how to recognize the most frequent obstruction techniques in written discovery and the risks they pose to case preparation; the applicable rules governing written discovery, including what is required vs what is optional, the standards for objections, and motions to compel; how to draft discovery requests to minimize room for objection; how to respond when met with obstruction; how to use written discovery effectively in trial preparation; the common types of deposition obstruction; the legal rules and case law that limit or control deposition obstructions; the strategies for preventing obstructions; the real-time tactics you can use when dealing with obstruction during the deposition; and the ethical considerations when pushing back against obstruction. Register here.