Judge Marvin Isgur's rules set a pre-motion procedure for relief from stay. Movant must attempt a pre-filing conference before filing relevant motions.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties filing motions for relief from stay on exempt residences/vehicles in chapter 7/13 cases must comply with BLR 4001(f) and use court-promulgated forms.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Answers and responses must comply with FRBP 9011, be based on reasonable investigation, not filed for improper purposes, and certain deficient responses cannot prevent default relief.
Parties may contact Judge Marvin Isgur's clerk by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All communications with the Court must be pleadings filed with the clerk.
Judge Marvin Isgur's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances must be requested by filing a motion.
Yes. Judge Marvin Isgur requires bundling for covered papers. Form O-1 (proposed order) must be submitted with the motion.
Motions and orders for stay relief on exempt residences and vehicles must use standardized forms, mandatory throughout Southern District of Texas.
Parties filing motions for relief from stay on exempt residences/vehicles in chapter 7/13 cases must comply with BLR 4001(f) and use court-promulgated forms.
Movant must attempt a pre-filing conference before filing relevant motions.
Movant must provide a contact person with direct telephone number for future conferences.
Respondent must respond to pre-filing conference within two days.
Motion must include a certificate of conference.
Form M-2 responses may only be filed if no agreement is reached following a required pre-filing conference.
Parties must use identical forms if an agreement is reached after initial filing of Form M-2.
Motions to approve use of non-conforming motions or orders must demonstrate exceptional circumstances.
Answers and responses must comply with FRBP 9011, be based on reasonable investigation, not filed for improper purposes, and certain deficient responses cannot prevent default relief.
Movants must submit a proposed default order with certification of default complying with Form O-3 if no sufficient timely response is filed.
Payment history is mandatory for Form M-2 motions.
Form O-1 (proposed order) must be submitted with the motion.
Proposed orders (Form O-1) must have no boxes marked.
Form O-3 must be submitted only after default, with counsel certifying default only after reviewing the case file and docket sheet.
Non-conforming motions or orders may only be used after obtaining approval via a separate motion.
Exceptional circumstances for approving non-conforming motions or orders are determined by a preponderance of the evidence standard.
Fee applications under chapter 7 must include a proposed form of order.
All communications with the Court must be pleadings filed with the clerk.
Attorneys and pro se parties may contact the Court’s case manager via email.
Persons in BLR 9017-1(a) may attend hearings/trials via phone without prior permission; exceptions only by case-specific order; dial-in procedures apply.
Telephone calls to chambers regarding cases are prohibited.
Movant must provide hearing notice and file a certificate of service; certificate accompanies motion if self-calendared, or is filed within 2 business days if court-set.
Continuances must be requested by filing a motion.
Chapter 7 fee applications must include a Fee Application Summary table starting on the first page with specified applicant and fee details.
Fee applications under chapter 7 must include attached copies of all fee statements.
Fee applications under chapter 7 must include a narrative of services if total fees and expenses exceed $2,000.
Fee applications under chapters 11 or 12 must include a fee summary table beginning on the first page.
Fee applications must include a proposed order containing the specified decretal paragraph.
Proposed orders must be submitted with all motions.