Judge Hubert Branstetter Jr.

Applies to

Attorney appearance

An attorney for a party must file a formal written appearance for that party.

Applies to

Pleading

Every filed pleading must clearly identify the filing attorney’s name, address, and telephone number.

Applies to

Pleading

A pleading must be signed by at least one attorney of record as required by Rule T.R. 11 and comply with subparagraph (B), or it will not be accepted for filing or will be stricken if discovered after acceptance.

Counsel seeking to withdraw must give the client written notice at least ten days before the withdrawal date and file satisfactory evidence of that notice; this requirement is waived when another counsel appears with the withdrawal.

Proof of service required by Rule T.R. 5 must be a signed written acknowledgment, a signed certificate from the serving party’s attorney of record, or an affidavit from another person.

A Fayette County attorney may be served by leaving a copy in the space provided in the Court’s or Clerk’s office, and attorneys are responsible for checking their space.

Requests for special instructions should be submitted no later than the beginning of the final pre-trial conference, with additional instructions permitted during trial for matters that could not reasonably have been anticipated.

A motion or application requiring Court action must be brought to the Judge’s attention within five days after filing; otherwise, the Judge may defer ruling until the pre-trial conference.

A court-requested ruling, order, judgment, or decree must be prepared and submitted within two weeks of the request.

Papers presented for filing should be flat and unfolded, without manuscript covers.

Orders submitted to the Court must include a copy for the Clerk and each affected party, plus additional copies for the Sheriff when needed to make a return of service.

Only the original of a brief or motion should be filed unless the Court directs otherwise.