Judge David D Leshner
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Adversary Position
- 3Good Cause
- 4Basis For Opposition
Communication
In Person
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Counsel must meet and confer in person or via videoconference 14 days before MSC.
No later than 14 calendar days before the MSC, counsel for the parties must meet and confer in person or via videoconference (not by email) to discuss the following:
In Person
- Email
MSC Statement required 10 days before MSC; optional 5-page Confidential Settlement Letter for Court only.
No later than 10 calendar days prior to the MSC, each party shall submit a MSC Statement that will be exchanged with the other parties. Each party may also submit an optional Confidential Settlement Letter (not to exceed 5 pages) that will be for the Court’s review only.
Document Type
Msc Statement
Optional Confidential Settlement Letter limited to 5 pages for Court review only.
Each party may also submit an optional Confidential Settlement Letter (not to exceed 5 pages) that will be for the Court’s review only.
MSC Statement and Confidential Settlement Letter must be emailed to specific address (not filed).
Both the MSC Statement and the Letter (if one is submitted) shall be lodged (not filed) via email (efile_leshner@casd.uscourts.gov).
Direct to: Chambers
- Not Filed
Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes; no legal advice or case merits discussion.
Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring, and to bring discovery disputes to the Court's attention pursuant to these Rules. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case should contact chambers.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Status Inquiries
Letters and faxes to chambers are prohibited except as specified in these rules.
Letters and faxes to chambers are prohibited, except as set forth in these Rules or otherwise requested by the Court.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Status Inquiries
Discovery disputes require email to chambers with 3 proposed dates, neutral statement, and one-sentence positions from each party.
After meet and confer attempts have been exhausted, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_leshner@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference with the Court to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each party's position. The movant must copy all counsel on the email.
Direct to: Chambers
Do not call chambers to request hearing dates.
Please do not call chambers to request a hearing date.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Settlement requires prompt call to chambers and ECF filing.
If the parties reach a settlement outside the presence of the Court, counsel must promptly call chambers to advise of the settlement and file a Notice of Settlement on the CM/ECF system.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format without identifying information.
All proposed orders should be submitted by email (efile_leshner@casd.uscourts.gov) in Word format and should be free of any attorney names, firm names, document management numbers or insignia in the caption, margins or footer.
Document Type