Courtesy copies are required for emergency. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Emergency motions require a courtesy copy to Chambers Room 3716 on the day of filing, with double-sided printing recommended.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Applications for restraining orders/immediate relief must be submitted via Case Manager with affirmation of opposing party contact and availability for in-chambers conference; ex parte TROs require Rule 65(b) compliance.
Judge Keith P. Ellison's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Briefs and memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants leave for extended briefing.
Judge Keith P. Ellison's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Judge Keith P. Ellison's formatting rule includes tabbed. Appendices must be tabbed to easily locate contained materials.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All trials require submission of a memorandum of law.
The rule requires certificate of conference. All pretrial motions must include a certificate of conference.
Parties may contact Judge Keith P. Ellison's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Arturo_Rivera@txs.uscourts.gov. All case inquiries must be directed to Case Manager Arturo Rivera via the provided email contact method.
Judge Keith P. Ellison's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include description: notify case manager in writing of counsel agreement. Motion submission dates may be extended by counsel agreement unless violating court deadline; Case Manager must be notified in writing immediately.
Yes. Judge Keith P. Ellison requires bundling for covered papers. Opening Brief and exhibits must be bound in binders for court copies.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties are expected to file documents through the CM/ECF electronic filing system per Local Rule 5.1 and Administrative Procedures for CM/ECF.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Written notice of request for daily transcript or real time reporting due 6/3/06 (same day as Joint Pretrial Order).
All trials require submission of a memorandum of law.
All pretrial motions must include a certificate of conference.
All motions except Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 motions must include a separate proposed order.
All case inquiries must be directed to Case Manager Arturo Rivera via the provided email contact method.
Briefs and memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants leave for extended briefing.
Plaintiffs and removing parties must serve attached materials including the Order for Conference with summons/complaint or removal papers; proof of service must be filed with the Clerk.
Case-related telephone inquiries must be directed to Case Manager Arturo Rivera at 713-250-5181.
Status of documents, orders, or docket entries should be obtained from CM/ECF/Pacer first, or Clerk's office at (713) 250-5500 if necessary.
Case Manager will not respond to casual telephone inquiries about motions/case status; email inquiries preferred unless time does not permit.
Law clerks may only contact counsel to discuss the specific subject of the call.
Motion submission dates may be extended by counsel agreement unless violating court deadline; Case Manager must be notified in writing immediately.
Applications for restraining orders/immediate relief must be submitted via Case Manager with affirmation of opposing party contact and availability for in-chambers conference; ex parte TROs require Rule 65(b) compliance.
Emergency applications for restraining orders or immediate relief must be submitted through Case Manager Arturo Rivera.
Joint continuance motions are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Bona fide vacation requests for continuances will be granted.
Counsel may appear by telephone for non-evidentiary hearings via judge's conference line using a land line; telephonic appearances disfavored for evidentiary hearings.
Counsel must immediately notify Case Manager of any resolved matter via phone or email.
Certificates of conference stating inability to reach agreement must specify opposing counsel's name, contact attempt details, and nature of disagreement.
Unsuccessful conference attempts less than two full business days before motion filing do not satisfy the conference requirement; parties should begin conferring at least two full business days before motion deadlines.
Counsel who repeatedly fail to return phone calls related to the conference requirement may face sanctions.
Discovery extension motions must be filed early enough for opposing counsel to respond before the discovery deadline.
Oral argument requests are not required; the Court will notify counsel if oral argument is deemed beneficial.
Non-dispositive motions must include a certificate of conference and a proposed order, with potential denial or striking for non-compliance.
Briefs or memoranda with more than 10 pages of argument must include a table of contents and table of authorities.
All briefs and memoranda must include a statement of the proceeding's nature and stage, and a statement of issues to be ruled upon, among other required items.
Briefs must include a short summary of the argument.
Brief arguments must be divided into sections with appropriate headings.
Briefs must include a short conclusion stating the precise relief sought.
Brief appendices must contain affidavits and discovery referred to, with a paginated table of contents and tabbed sections.
Appendices must be tabbed to easily locate contained materials.