In Re Shell E & P, Inc.

OPINION

Opinion by

PHYLIS J. SPEEDLIN, Justice.

The relators, Shell E & P, Inc. and SWEPI, L.P. (collectively “Shell”), seek mandamus relief from an order compelling the production of documents owned by Shell but in the temporary custody of attorneys Michael B. Silva and Paul F. Simpson, formerly of Silva & Simpson, L.L.P., and McGinnis, Lochridge & Kil-gore, L.L.P. (collectively the “Attorneys”). The Attorneys are the defendants in the underlying fee dispute lawsuit brought by their former clients, Arnoldo Casas, Carolina Casas, Ferman Casas, Jr., Juanita P. Casas, Irene Casas, Santos R. Casas,…