Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Joint Final Pretrial Order)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Deadline
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Due Date
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Manifest Injustice
Communication
In Person
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Final Pretrial Conference requires attorney with settlement authority and client availability.
In the event the Joint Final Pretrial Order is to be delivered to the court at the Final Pretrial Conference, the Order will be reviewed by the Magistrate Judge at the conference and entered upon the record. Another purpose of the Final Pretrial Order is to attempt to settle the action. For that reason, at that conference, each party must be represented by an attorney who is vested with full settlement authority. Clients are to be either present or on call so that any settlement proposals made at the conference can be immediately conveyed.
In Person
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredfinal_pretrial_conference
Jury charge requests must be submitted 7 days before trial with specific formatting.
Each party shall submit to the District Judge and to opposing counsel written requests for charges to the jury. Supplemental requests to charge that could not have been anticipated may be submitted any time prior to the arguments to the jury. All requests for charge shall be on a separate page or pages, plainly marked with the name and number of the case; shall contain citations of supporting authorities; shall designate the party submitting same; and shall be numbered in sequence.
Document Type