Set up a new deposition request by clicking “new” and completing the relevant information such as firm and attorney names. Required fields include “ordered by” and “reply e-mail.”
Scheduling a deposition works best for the client and Benchmark when the information in the General Information section is complete. Clients will be asked to enter the following information:
Request Type – New Depo or Cancel Depo
Depo Type – Single or Multiple (enter a range of dates if multiple)
Depo Date – Type in date or choose a calendar date in the Date Navigator
Depo Time – Type in the time – the time zone should match the location of the deposition
Length – Use the drop-down to select an estimated length
Case Name – Enter the brief caption
Case No. – Enter the court assigned case number
Deponent – Enter the witness name
Expert – Indicate if the witness is an expert witness
Trial Date – Enter the trial date or choose a calendar date in the Date Navigator if applicable
Federal – Indicate if the case is a federal case
County – Enter the court or county of jurisdiction
Depo Location – Enter a location; if this field is blank, Benchmark will assume the location is the client’s office
Client Matter# – Enter file or reference number
Any additional information may be added under the Special Request or Remarks fields.
Following the Additional Information section, billing information must be entered. If, as a Benchmark client, you are to be billed, click the Same as Ordering checkbox. Otherwise our clients must enter the name of the third party company to be billed as well as an individual’s name, the address, claim number, name of the insured, and the date of loss (such as the date of an accident).
Necessary files such as deposition notices can easily be attached and sent with the deposition request.
Clicking Save submits the request to Benchmark. Clicking Back returns you to the Online Orders screen.
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