Court Rules
district Judge
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Judge M. James Lorenz

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Southern District of California

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Filings (>20 pages)

Required

Communication

Phone

Chambers

Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationCourtesy CopiesExhibitsBinders/TabsSummary Judgment

Detailed Drafting Rules

Courtesy CopyMandatory

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.

Courtesy copies of filings exceeding 20 pages shall be delivered directly to chambers.

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Page Threshold > 20
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingUpon Filing
MethodHand Delivery
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Format RequirementMandatory

Courtesy copies must be bound at the top.

The pages of each pleading must be firmly bound at the top. In no event shall a courtesy copy of a pleading be delivered unbound.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Bound On Top
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Format RequirementMandatory

Exhibits must be tabbed if more than 3.

If a pleading has more than 3 (three) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed.

Applies When:Page Threshold > 3
Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed
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Communication ProtocolImportant

Contact chambers well in advance if filing cross-motion to summary judgment.

If upon being served with a summary judgment motion an opposing party determines that it intends to file a cross-motion, the party must contact chambers well in advance of the due date for the opposition to the first-filed summary judgment motion.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    well_in_advance
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