The EBT Process: Start to Finish
1 Pre-Deposition Review
Deep dive into Bill of Particulars, police/accident reports, medical records, and prior transcripts. You walk in prepared.
2 Client Preparation (On Request)
If your firm wants us to prep the witness, we arrange a session in advance around your client's schedule and walk them through the format, the questions to expect, and how to answer clearly. We do this only when you ask.
3 Active Advocacy
Detailed notes throughout. Form objections monitored. Strategic breaks taken when needed. Your interests protected every minute.
Specialized Venue Coverage
- Kings County (Brooklyn): CCP discovery timelines, signed stipulations, courtroom familiarity
- New York County (Manhattan): Commercial Division, Room 130 procedures, high-volume courts
- Virtual/Hybrid: Zoom and Teams depositions statewide with technical troubleshooting
- Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Orange: In-person coverage at Nassau County (Mineola), Suffolk County (Riverhead), and Orange County (Goshen) courthouses
Post-EBT Reporting (By End of Business Day)
- Summary of testimony: key admissions, problematic testimony
- Witness assessment: jury appearance evaluation, credibility notes
- Exhibits: scanned and marked documents
- Next steps recommendations for case strategy
Why Firms Partner With Us
28 Years of Experience
Decades of deposition work across New York's courts and venues. You get seasoned per diem advocacy, not an associate learning on the job.
No "Warm Body" Coverage
Active advocacy at every deposition. We protect your client's interests, monitor objections, and guide testimony strategy in real time.
Ethics and Professionalism
Respected in New York legal community. Your firm's reputation is our standard. Discreet, reliable, always prepared.
Pricing
EBTs and 50-H hearings are billed as flat, per diem engagements. Virtual depositions via Zoom or Teams are covered statewide at the same rates.
| Service | Flat Rate |
|---|---|
| EBT / Deposition (half-day, up to 3 hours) | $550 |
| 50-H Hearing | $550 |
| Full-Day Deposition / EBT | $800 |
| Interpreter surcharge | +$100 |
Rates are confirmed when you submit your request. Same-day reporting is included at no additional charge.
50-H Hearing Coverage
When your client has a claim against the City of New York or another municipality, General Municipal Law § 50-h gives the public entity the right to examine the claimant under oath before suit. A 50-h hearing carries the same stakes as an EBT: the transcript is binding testimony that defense counsel will use at the deposition and at trial.
We cover 50-h hearings the same way we cover EBTs. That means pre-hearing review of the notice of claim and records, active advocacy and objections on the record, and a same-day report. If your firm wants the claimant prepared before the hearing, we arrange that on request. An interpreter surcharge applies when an interpreter is required.
Post-EBT Demands and Follow-Up Discovery
Testimony almost always opens new discovery. When a witness references documents, treatment, or records that were not previously produced, the covering attorney flags them so your firm can serve post-EBT demands promptly, while the testimony is still fresh.
Our end-of-day report identifies every item worth pursuing after the deposition: outstanding authorizations, documents identified on the record, and testimony that supports a further demand or a motion to compel. You leave the EBT with a clear list of next steps, not just a transcript.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an EBT and a deposition?
In New York, the terms are interchangeable. EBT stands for Examination Before Trial, the formal name under the CPLR for what most jurisdictions call a deposition. Both refer to sworn, out-of-court testimony taken during the discovery phase of litigation.
What is included in per diem EBT preparation and coverage?
Preparation includes a review of the Bill of Particulars, police and accident reports, medical records, and prior transcripts. If your firm wants the witness prepared, we arrange that in advance around your client's schedule. During the examination your attorney provides active advocacy, including detailed note-taking and form objections.
What does the post-deposition reporting include?
By end of business day you receive a summary of testimony including key admissions and problematic answers, a witness assessment with jury-appearance and credibility notes, scanned and marked exhibits, and next-step recommendations for case strategy.
How much does per diem EBT deposition coverage cost in New York?
Half-day EBT and deposition coverage (up to three hours) and 50-H hearings are billed at a flat $550. Full-day depositions are $800. An interpreter surcharge of $100 applies when an interpreter is required. See the rate table above for the full structure.
What geographic areas are covered for per diem depositions?
In-person depositions are covered across all five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island) plus Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Orange counties. Virtual depositions via Zoom and Microsoft Teams are available statewide.
Can you handle virtual depositions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Virtual deposition coverage via Zoom and Microsoft Teams is available statewide. The same preparation, active advocacy, and same-day reporting standards apply to virtual depositions as to in-person appearances.