Discovery is the largest cost in most civil actions--as much as ninety percent in complex cases! It also can be the most frustrating part of trial. The key is properly drafting, and responding to, written discovery. NEW THIS YEAR: Texas Written Discovery has been expanded to include all types of Discovery and includes a new Co-Author, Kennon Wooten. There are new chapters covering Depositions, Expert Testimony and Physical and Mental Examinations. There is also a new, robust section on Electronic Discovery. Robert Wise is a founding member of Lillard Wise Szygenda PLLC and his practice centers on trial and appellate litigation. Robert Wise is a founding member of Lillard Wise Szygenda PLLC and his practice centers on trial and appellate litigation. Mr. Wise is an accomplished writer, having taught legal writing at the Dedman School of Law of Southern Methodist University. Kennon Wooten is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas and served as the Rules Attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas.

Discovery is the largest cost in most civil actions--as much as ninety percent in complex cases! It also can be the most frustrating part of trial.The key is properly drafting, and responding to, written discovery. Texas Written Discovery is available in ePub format, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content. The eBooks are compatible with a variety of devices and readers, including Apple iPad or iPhone, SONY Reader, Barnes & Noble NOOK and Adobe Digital Editions for PC and Mac Chapters Include: Discovery's Purpose and Discovery-Control Plans and Limitations Signing Written-Discovery Requests, Responses, and Objections, and Filing Requirements Permissible Discovery; Forms, Sequence, and Scope of Discovery; and Protective Orders Written Discovery Responses, Objections, Privilege Assertions, and Amending or Supplementing Responses Requests for Disclosure Production Requests Interrogatories Requests for Admission Obtaining Documents and Tangible Things from Nonparties Sanctions

​Discovery is the largest cost in most civil actions--as much as ninety percent in complex cases! It also can be the most frustrating part of trial.The key is properly drafting, and responding to, written discovery. Texas Written Discovery is available in ePub format, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content.

Discovery is the largest cost in most civil actions--as much as ninety percent in complex cases! It also can be the most frustrating part of trial.The key is properly drafting, and responding to, written discovery. Texas Written Discovery is available in ePub format, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content. The eBooks are compatible with a variety of devices and readers, including Apple iPad or iPhone, SONY Reader, Barnes & Noble NOOK and Adobe Digital Editions for PC and Mac Chapters Include: Discovery's Purpose and Discovery-Control Plans and Limitations Signing Written-Discovery Requests, Responses, and Objections, and Filing Requirements Permissible Discovery; Forms, Sequence, and Scope of Discovery; and Protective Orders Written Discovery Responses, Objections, Privilege Assertions, and Amending or Supplementing Responses Requests for Disclosure Production Requests Interrogatories Requests for Admission Obtaining Documents and Tangible Things from Nonparties Sanctions

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

A useful addition to leterature on the fascinating story of Cabeza de Vaca, the Robinson Crusoe of Texas With his companions, he was the first non-native to explore Texas as he went from one village to another offering his healing services and prayers. The natives also taught him to barter with seashells and cane sticks so he could be a merchant. Later, his work as a físico, along with his optimistic faith, enabled him to make his way to the corner of New Spain in northwestern Mexico. Passing from village to village he explored unknown lands, saw many people cured, made peace among enemies, and left a favorable legacy among the native people that lasted for decades.