Richard L. Conkling, Cross-Appellee. v. Bert S. Turner, Nichols Construction Corp., David R. Carpenter, Cross-Appellants

POLITZ, Circuit Judge:

In this case we examine the parameters within which a party may depose the attorney for the opposing party. The defendants sought to depose the plaintiff’s present and former attorneys of record, contending that the depositions were essential to defendants’ plea of prescription. The district court directed the attorneys to submit to limited questioning, specifying the questions which could be posed. The plaintiff appeals, contending that the court’s order permits intrusion into protected attorney work product. Defendants cross-appeal, contending that the trial court…