Discovery Analysis And Trial Services, LLC

To all of those that continue to be without power in SE Texas our prayers are with you. We were fortunate enough to have ours on as of yesterday afternoon. If any attorneys need assistance with efiling, scanning (if I need to meet anyone to get a box to scan) or answer or propound discovery, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you, Joe Arispe

Despite the negative connotations of what the purpose of discovery is - usually described as time consuming or as some would say, the "bane of their existence" the purpose of discovery is simple. "The purpose of discovery is seek the truth, so that disputes may be decided by what the facts reveal, not by what facts are concealed." West v. Solito, 563 S.W. 2d 240 (Tex. 1978). With attorneys and paralegals spread thin with everyday tasks that come with running a lawfirm, Discovery Analysis And Trial Services was created in part to assist in reviewing discovery responses and reveal the concealed facts that the opposing party may be trying to conceal. Let us know how we can assist your firm. #daatsallyouneed.

The response to a Request for Disclosure or if you are in civil litigation, the response to Required Disclosure are one of the most critical components for trial, yet many overlook this basic roadmap. This instrument is a basic roadmap of what issues are going to be tried, the witnesses that are going to be called, and the experts that have been designated. If you are in civil litigation, this is also where you are showing the dollar amount in damages that a party has sustained (economical damages), but also, how that amount was quantified. When preparing for a trial, start with the basics. This is often a reminder of where the case started and may trigger your memory on other issues as well. From there, this will guide you to a basic outline of the exhibits you intend to use for the trial. With additional preparation, the client’s story, subject to a few edits, will be told. Start with the basics. #daatsallyouneed.

Discovery - I think most cringe when they hear that word spoken. Some will say you must know the rules, but the truth is knowing the rules of discovery is not even half the battle. That’s merely acknowledging that one has a general knowledge of the game they are about to play. Attorneys and paralegals that know how apply the rules are good at their craft, but what separates good from great is knowing when and how to apply the rules of discovery.