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\nBy Michael Pezzulli and Charles J. Fortunado<\/p>\n

Advanced Evidence and Discovery: Presented to the State Bar of Texas<\/p>\n

An uncritical reading of the various opinions dealing with the use of discovery in litigation as “a sword and a shield” might conclude that it cannot be done.<\/strong> Notwithstanding the substantial body of case law to the contrary, discovery and claims of privilege can be used as both a sword and a shield. Indeed, it is often in the client’s best interest to use \u2013 or attempt to use \u2013 discovery and claims of privilege as both a sword and a shield.<\/p>\n

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By Michael Pezzulli and Charles J. Fortunado Advanced Evidence and Discovery: Presented to the State Bar of Texas An uncritical reading of the various opinions dealing with the use of discovery in litigation as “a sword and a shield” might conclude that it cannot be done. 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