A Practice Note detailing the steps that counsel should take to prepare to depose a fact witness in civil litigation in a Pennsylvania court of common pleas. Specifically, the issues covered by this Note include confirming the deposition arrangements, ensuring that the deposing attorney is admitted in the jurisdiction where the case is pending, review relevant procedural rules and orders, assessing the elements of the claims and defenses in the case, considering testimonial privileges and other legal issues that may arise during the deposition, reviewing documents and information relevant to the witness, and drafting a deposition outline.