It did not give the other side unlimited access to unrelated accounts.

I was grateful for that distinction before I understood how important it would become.

There were meetings I dreaded and others I simply could not remember afterward.

David sent written summaries.

Ruth attended when I wanted someone beside me.

Discovery involved information relevant to the losses and the claims.

The opposing lawyers asked questions that were painful.

David objected where demands were too broad, protected private information where appropriate, and explained why other requests could not simply be refused because they hurt.