Obtaining out-of-state discovery for Massachusetts state court cases can be a cumbersome and expensive process. Despite the costs involved, securing deposition testimony or documents from third-party witnesses in foreign states may be necessary. Counsel must understand the steps needed to obtain deposition testimony from individuals outside of Massachusetts because they will not be subject to a state court trial subpoena. Do not wait until discovery has closed; learn the steps to obtain out-of-state discovery for actions pending in the Commonwealth.
J. Nathan Cole, Esq., of Kenney & Sams, PC, in Boston breaks down What Kind of State is Witness State?, excerpted from MCLE's 10/12/2023 live webcast: Out-of-State Subpoenas & Interstate Discovery. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!