Judge Edward M. Chen
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Exhibits)
Required
Adjournments
Communication
In Person
Opposing Counsel
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Lead counsel must meet and confer 42 days before final pretrial conference
At least forty-two (42) days prior to the final pretrial conference, lead counsel who will try the case shall meet and confer regarding the following:
In Person
Direct to: Opposing Counsel
- Advance Notice Required42_days_before_final_pretrial_conference
Trial briefs limited to 15 pages unless court orders otherwise.
Each party shall submit a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages absent court order.
Discovery disputes must be filed as joint letter briefs (max 3 pages).
All other requests for discovery relief (including requests for discovery-related sanctions) must be made by the parties in a joint letter brief no longer than three pages.
Emergency discovery disputes require telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy and brief description.
If there is an emergency discovery dispute, parties may request a telephonic conference with the Court through the Courtroom Deputy. If possible, the parties shall provide a short (one paragraph) description of the dispute prior to any conference call.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Deposition disputes may be resolved via telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy.
If a dispute arises during a deposition and involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal to answer a question in violation of this Standing Order, parties may arrange a telephonic conference with the Court through the Courtroom Deputy, Angella Meuleman, at (415) 522-2034.