Originally Posted by
excon
... and he didn't solicit for himself which would have been against the rules.. He just let you know that he's a lawyer, ...
Which amounts to the same thing: solicitation.
Anyway, to the OP's question.
Yes of course, you may also request production of documents and make other discovery requests. They might include such things as:
- interrogatories (questions to be answered under oath); and
- deposition (out-of-court recorded questioning of witnesses, again under oath).
There is no doubt a normal format for a request for production in your jurisdiction. However it really doesn't matter. Simply make the request in writing and make it clear that the other party is requested to answer it according to the particular civil rule providing for such discovery. For details, you should look at the civil rules for the court in which this case is pending.
And no, most discovery rules provide that you don't need to file the discovery request unless the other side fails to respond. Then you would have to move that the court compel an answer.