Listmates:

A very dear friend is a therapist and has received a records subpoena which he complied with and now one for a deposition.  He wrote to the one of five attorneys and said I am not coming to your office in Manhattan; I live and my practice is in Staten Island.  He is a single parent who transports his children to and from school.

Those that practice in Federal Court can you tell me: 1. Do you use virtual depositions?  I plan on accompanying him and I am a notary if that matters like it does in state court.  2. This is a subpoena only signed by the attorney; no court order.  Does he have any "rights" when it comes to minimizing his loss of income, disrupting his practice and not being able to get his children?

I really appreciate anyone who would take the time to give some advice or guidance.