Let’s face it — no lawyer (or at least no lawyer I know) wants to deal with a discovery dispute. It’s probably safe to assume that new associates get stuck with discovery disputes, while experienced attorneys save the good, more interesting stuff — like the trial or merits arguments — for themselves.
Want to know what Travis County District Court judges probably think about these disputes? You know the ones. Typically, they’re related to a slew of overly broad, irrelevant requests that equate to a fishing expedition (although that isn’t always the case). A quick look at some local district court history can offer a few clues as to how the judges will probably proceed in discovery disputes and can provide a few lessons for lawyers.
