The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Christopher M. Lopez. No courtesy copies are required for pleadings filed in CM/ECF.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Discovery disputes that cannot be resolved between parties should ordinarily be submitted by written motion.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must be styled as “Emergency Motion for _______”, filed with “Emergency” CM/ECF code, include required date and explanation of emergency need and harm.
The rule requires proposed order. 9019 motions for adversary proceeding settlements must be filed in the main case with attached proposed orders for both the main case and adversary proceeding.
Parties may contact Judge Christopher M. Lopez's clerk by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All requests for relief must be filed as written pleadings with the court clerk.
Judge Christopher M. Lopez's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Continuances may only be requested by motion, which must state the reason for request; parties should contact the case manager upon filing.
All requests for relief must be filed as written pleadings with the court clerk.
Ex parte communication with Judge Lopez regarding pending cases is strictly prohibited via all methods.
Correspondence to Judge Lopez not filed electronically will be entered on the public docket.
Attorneys and pro se parties may contact the case manager via email at Rosario_Saldana@txs.uscourts.gov.
For emergencies when the case manager is out, contact the courtroom deputy via email at Zilde_Martinez@txs.uscourts.gov.
Contact the Helpdesk at (866) 358-6201 for CM/ECF related technical questions.
Parties should contact the case manager via email to inquire about motion status if the Court has not ruled within 35 days.
Emergency motions must be styled as “Emergency Motion for _______”, filed with “Emergency” CM/ECF code, include required date and explanation of emergency need and harm.
Continuances may only be requested by motion, which must state the reason for request; parties should contact the case manager upon filing.
No courtesy copies are required for pleadings filed in CM/ECF.
Two paper copies of exhibits are required at hearings, to be handed to the courtroom deputy shortly before the hearing starts.
Courtesy copies of exhibits may be delivered in advance of hearings to the Court’s case manager via hand delivery.
Discovery disputes that cannot be resolved between parties should ordinarily be submitted by written motion.
During an oral deposition, parties may contact the Court’s case manager by phone to request an emergency telephonic hearing.
9019 motions for adversary proceeding settlements must be filed in the main case with attached proposed orders for both the main case and adversary proceeding.
Chapter 7 fee applications must include a specified table with required information on the first page of the application.
All fee applications must include a narrative description of services and benefits, attach all fee statements, and include a proposed order.
Fee applications in chapters 11 or 12 must include a specified table on the first page of the application.
Approved fixed fee applications in chapter 13 cases are exempt from filing subsequent fee applications.
Chapter 13 fee applications (except approved fixed fee) must include a specified table on the first page of the application.
Proposed orders filed with fee applications must contain a specific decretal paragraph detailing the applicant, period, fees, expenses, and total amount.