Judge Taryn A. Merkl
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Required
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) required before filing dispositive motions in consent cases
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party must submit a letter (not docketed as a motion) of no more than three pages, setting forth the
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Joint letter (max 5 pages) required for discovery conference requests
To request a conference, the parties may write to the Court and describe their dispute in a joint letter of no more than five pages. See Local Civil Rule 37.3(c). The parties must confer as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(a)(1) prior to filing the letter, and must describe their efforts to confer in the joint letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Telephone contact with all counsel required for unresolved deposition disputes
In the event the parties are unable to reach a resolution, the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with all counsel on the line.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredall_counsel_on_line
Ex parte telephone calls may be scheduled after settlement statement review
The Court may schedule ex parte telephone calls with counsel after review of the statements.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers