Texas Supreme Court
In Re Users System Services, Inc., Ussi Computer Services, Inc., and Ron Landreth, Relators
September 23, 199922 S.W.3d 331
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court held that Akin Gump did not violate Rule 4.02(a) by meeting with former counsel's client after the client asserted he was no longer represented, and therefore the firm was not subject to disqualification. Accordingly, the Court denied the Court of Appeals' mandamus order directing disqualification and vacated that order. Justice Baker filed a concurring opinion emphasizing waiver and dilatory considerations.