Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Lipner, Joseph's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lipner, Joseph?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Lipner, Joseph. Courtesy copies are not required unless the Court makes a specific request.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. GENERAL INFORMATION

Does Judge Lipner, Joseph require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 2 pages. Informal Discovery Conference required before filing discovery motions if meet and confer fails.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS

What page or word limits apply to IDC statement before Judge Lipner, Joseph?

Judge Lipner, Joseph's rule states these limits: 2 pages; 5 pages. Excludes attachments. Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages, joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, no attachments allowed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Lipner, Joseph?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS

How may parties contact Judge Lipner, Joseph's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Lipner, Joseph's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 830-0772. Chambers can be contacted by phone at (213) 830-0772 during courtroom hours.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTROOM INFORMATION

Does Judge Lipner, Joseph require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Lipner, Joseph requires bundling for covered papers. Trial documents must be bundled in tabbed binders submitted 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lipner, Joseph?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must e-file civil trial documents; self-represented litigants are exempt from this requirement.

View ruleSource: page 8, section TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lipner, Joseph?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS

What rule applies to service for complaint before Judge Lipner, Joseph?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Complaint must be served on all defendants by the CMC hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. PRETRIAL MATTERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Lipner, Joseph

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.

Courtesy copies are not required unless the Court makes a specific request.

Informal Discovery Conference Statements and ex parte oppositions are exceptions to the general no courtesy copy rule.

Hard copy courtesy copies of IDC statements must be provided on the day of filing.

Ex parte opposition courtesy copies must be delivered directly to the courtroom by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages, joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, no attachments allowed.

Attorneys must e-file civil trial documents; self-represented litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Informal Discovery Conference required before filing discovery motions if meet and confer fails.

CMC statements must be filed on Form CM-110 within 5 calendar days of the CMC hearing.

CMC statements must be on Judicial Council Form CM-110.

Complaint must be served on all defendants by the CMC hearing.

Trial documents must be bundled in tabbed binders submitted 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Chambers can be contacted by phone at (213) 830-0772 during courtroom hours.

Trial documents must be filed 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine must be bundled in tabbed three-ring binders submitted 3 days before FSC.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in person on the hearing day at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102.

Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the Court before trial commencement.

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