Opposing counsel knows who they should contact on specific matters. Going to court and filing paperwork.This packet explains the steps you need to take to serve the other party and what forms you must use. The first rule in any deposition is to tell the truth. The second rule is: do not let opposing counsel get under your skin. If the opposing party change attorneys during a civil case aren't they supposed to alert the other side ? First, your attorney and opposing counsel will outline the parties' respective positions for the judge, with the Petitioner proceeding first. Yes it is required to provide your documents etc. , to the opposing side, that you are planning to use in trial to support your case. First, you need to provide contact information in the top left of the answer form.