Judge Lee G. Dunst
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>15 pages)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Filings
Upon Request
Filings (Opposition)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Proposed New Dates
- 4Number Of Previous Requests
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Emergency Nature
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Pro Se Litigants
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pre-motion conference required for dispositive motions via 3-page letter.
A letter motion (not to exceed three (3) pages) requesting a pre-motion conference is required before any dispositive motion may be filed.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Law Clerk Gabriella Weick handles even docket numbers.
Law Clerk: Gabriella Weick (even docket number)
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Law Clerk Jordan Hutt handles odd docket numbers.
Law Clerk: Jordan Hutt (odd docket number)
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Telephone call procedures for chambers.
A. Telephone Calls .............................................................................................................. 7
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Status Inquiries
Fax procedures for chambers.
B. Faxes ................................................................................................................................ 7
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Email procedures for chambers.
C. Emails .............................................................................................................................. 7
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Letter procedures for chambers.
D. Letters .............................................................................................................................. 8
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Required notification procedures to chambers.
F. Required Notification To Chambers ............................................................................ 9
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
All submissions must comply with Local Rule 7.1(b) typeface, margins, and spacing requirements; letters may be single-spaced.
Any and all submissions to Judge Dunst must comply with Local Rule Civil Rule 7.1(b) regarding typeface, margins and spacing, except that any letters may be single-spaced.
Court appearances may be in person, video, or telephone as designated
As a general matter, court appearances before Judge Dunst are conducted in person under normal circumstances. However, in light of the potential burden on litigants and the volume of cases pending before the Court, some appearances before Judge Dunst may be conducted by video or telephone. The Court will designate the method of conferring in applicable scheduling orders, as well as in the public calendar posted on the docket.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Remote conferences are public except settlement conferences
All remote conferences (except for settlement conferences) are public proceedings; nonparties are welcome to attend.
Direct to: Chambers
Connect to video conferences 5 minutes before scheduled time
Video. If the Court conferences by video, the Court will email a Zoom link to the email addresses of all counsel listed on the docket. The parties are directed to connect at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled time for the video conference.
Direct to: Chambers
Dial into telephone conferences 5 minutes before scheduled time
Telephone. If the Court conferences by telephone, the Court will email an invitation to the email addresses for all counsel listed on the docket. The parties are directed to dial in at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled time for the telephonic conference.
Direct to: Chambers
Maintain professionalism in remote appearances and ensure technology works
The Court expects the parties to demonstrate the same professionalism by video and telephone as they would for in-person appearances. This includes ensuring ahead of time that the technology for the appearance is sufficient and functioning properly so that the Court may hear and/or see those appearing.
Direct to: Chambers
Only counsel of record or personally authorized attorneys may appear
Only a party’s counsel of record or an attorney personally authorized to appear by the party (and not simply by the party’s counsel of record) may appear on behalf
Direct to: Chambers
Telephone calls to chambers are generally prohibited except for emergencies in civil cases.
Telephone calls to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted only in EMERGENCY situations requiring IMMEDIATE attention in civil cases, or as otherwise ordered by the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to chambers are not permitted.
Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Emails to chambers are generally prohibited except for specific purposes.
Emails to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted ONLY (1) to notify Chambers of the matters described in Rule II.F set forth below, (2) to submit ex parte settlement statements consistent with Rule V.C. set forth below, or (3) as otherwise specifically directed by the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
All letters to the court must be filed via ECF unless otherwise directed.
All letters sent to the Court must be filed via ECF (as set forth below), unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as motions on ECF, not as letters.
Requests for adjournments or extensions of time may be in letter format but must be filed electronically as “Motions” on ECF, not as “Letters.”
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Parties must notify chambers by email if settlement reached or recusal grounds exist.
A party or the parties should notify chambers by email if any of the following events occur: 1. the parties have reached a settlement; or 2. any party has reason to believe that that there may be grounds that Judge Dunst should be recused from any pending civil or criminal matter due to (a) his direct or indirect involvement in the matter, or (b) for any other reason that has come to a party's attention.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Court orders sent to pro se litigants by U.S. mail; must keep contact info current.
Court orders will be provided to pro se litigants by U.S. mail at the current address listed on the docket sheet. Pro se litigants must keep current contact information on file with the Court, or risk dismissal of claims or other sanctions.
Direct to: Pro Se Litigants
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Contact Chambers by phone immediately for deposition disputes requiring court intervention.
If material problems arise during the course of a deposition, the parties are strongly encouraged to first make a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute among themselves. If a resolution cannot be achieved (and the parties believe in good faith that there is a need for immediate court intervention), the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with counsel for the parties and the court reporter on the line.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredimmediately
Provide virtual deposition link to Court if requested.
If the deposition is being conducted virtually, the Court may request the parties to forward a link to join.
Direct to: Chambers
Ex parte settlement letters limited to 5 pages (excluding attachments).
The ex parte letters shall be limited to five (5) pages, excluding attachments (but the Court expects the parties to exercise their reasonable judgment as to the number and length of any exhibits to their ex parte letters).
Non-dispositive letter motions limited to 5 pages; opposition due within 10 business days.
Letter motions may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments. A response in opposition may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments, and must be filed within ten (10) business days after the motion is filed.
Memoranda of law limited to 20 pages; reply memoranda to 8 pages.
Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to twenty (20) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to eight (8) pages.
Reply memoranda limited to 8 pages.
Reply memoranda are limited to eight (8) pages.
Memoranda must include TOC and TOA; page limits exclude these.
All memoranda shall contain both a table of contents and a table of authorities. The page limitations are exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Memoranda must comply with Local Rule 11.1(b) for formatting.
All memoranda of law shall comply with Local Rule Civil Rule 11.1(b) regarding typeface, margins and spacing.