In Re Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.

OPINION

The law firm of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P., has filed a petition for writ of mandamus asking this Court to order the 71st Judicial District Court to vacate its order directing discovery of billing records. Beirne is a legal defense firm which defended U.S. Silica in silicosis litigation. The real parties in interest in this case are TIG Insurance Company, an insurer of U.S. Silica, and Riverstone Claims Management, L.L.C., a claims management company. We deny the petition.

In the case giving rise to this action, Beirne sued TIG/Riverstone, claiming some $1.2 million in unpaid…