Judge Heather K. McShain
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Required
Filings (Exhibit)
Required
Filings (Settlement Statement)
Required
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Motions in limine and responses limited to 15 pages per party total.
Absent prior leave of Court, motions in limine (not including exhibits) are limited to a total of 15 pages per party (not per motion), and responses (not including exhibits) are likewise limited to a total of 15 pages per party.
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages.
Settlement statements should be no more than 10 pages each.
Settlement statements must be emailed to specific court address.
All settlement statements should be sent to the Court via the following email address: Settlement_Correspondence_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Parties must email chambers to reschedule or cancel settlement conference.
If the parties must reschedule, or if they conclude that a settlement conference is not necessary at this time, they should inform chambers (via email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) as soon as possible.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredas soon as possible