Judge Jeannice W. Appenteng
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>10 pages)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Parties must email settlement letters to chambers on same day as opposing counsel with specific subject line format.
Each party shall email a copy of its letter to the Court's chambers on the same day that it is provided to opposing counsel. The subject line of the email shall include the case name, case number, and the date of the settlement conference.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Settlement letters must be emailed to specific address and are not part of court record.
The email address for the submission of settlement letters to the Court is Settlement_Correspondence_Appenteng@ilnd.uscourts.gov. These letters are not electronically filed on the court docket, will not be made part of the Court's record, and will not be admissible as evidence.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Settlement letters limited to 6 pages double-spaced (excluding exhibits).
Parties must limit settlement letters to six pages double-spaced, exclusive of exhibits, unless they obtain leave of Court, which may be obtained by emailing the Courtroom Deputy.
Courtesy copies required for submissions over 10 pages.
Parties must submit courtesy copies of any submissions (inclusive of exhibits) longer than ten pages.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Parties must attend in person or via videoconference, not by phone.
The Court will not permit a party, party representative, or an insurance representative merely to be available by telephone during the conference.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Cell phones prohibited for videoconference participation.
The Court will not allow any counsel or party to appear using a cell phone. All participants must use a computer or tablet or be in the same room as someone with a computer or tablet.
Computer Or Tablet
Parties must email Courtroom Deputy if settlement conference is no longer necessary.
If the parties conclude that a settlement conference is no longer necessary, they should inform the Court via email to the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries