In Re Meador

The issue in this original mandamus proceeding is whether the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to disqualify plaintiffs counsel. Defendants contend that the lawyer improperly used privileged documents which the lawyer’s client (in another lawsuit) secretly removed from defendants’ offices. We hold that, under the facts and circumstances of this case, the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to disqualify the lawyer. The court of appeals therefore abused its discretion in granting mandamus relief compelling disqualification. See 948 S.W.2d 345. Accordingly, we…