Judge Sara L. Ellis
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Pretrial Order)
Required
Filings (Exhibit Binder)
Required
Filings (Settlement Letter)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Good Cause
- 3Additional Authority Needed
- 4Plaintiff Demand
- 5Authorization
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Evidence projection systems require 4-week advance request to Alexander Zeier.
The Court has a limited number of evidence projection systems, which may or may not be available. Parties who would like access to evidence projection systems are advised to make a request as early as possible (four weeks prior to trial is suggested) to Alexander Zeier, the Courtroom Technology Administrator. He may be reached at (312) 435-6045. Parties will be permitted to use their own evidence projection systems, upon reasonable terms, if a request is made in advance of trial.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredfour weeks prior to trial
Settlement letters should be 5 pages or fewer, but may be longer if necessary.
Each of these letters typically should be five (5) pages or fewer. However, if counsel believes that more pages are required to provide the comprehensive presentation required, the letter may be as long as deemed necessary.
Parties must promptly notify Judge Ellis' courtroom deputy about rescheduling or cancellation.
If the parties are required to reschedule or if they have concluded that a settlement conference is not necessary, they must inform Judge Ellis’ courtroom deputy as soon as possible.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredas soon as possible