Judge Stacey Mathews

Attorneys should ensure that applicable travel policies are followed.

Attorneys should review invoices for expert or investigative services and ensure that appropriate supporting documentation is included.

Attorneys must monitor the authorized use of funds and should not approve services exceeding the authorized amount.

Before presenting a TRO or other request for relief, the attorney must notify the represented opposing attorney and provide copies of the pleadings and proposed order.

Notice of a dismissal-docket setting must be transmitted to every attorney of record and every self-represented party.

Required

Always

The party or attorney setting a case must give notice to opposing counsel in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.

An attorney's written vacation designation must be filed with the Clerk and copies provided to all Court Administrators at least 90 days before the vacation.

Unless the court orders otherwise, decisions and announced settlements must be reduced to writing and submitted to the court for signature within 30 days after the order is rendered or the settlement is announced.

Applies to

Motion to avoid adr

A motion to avoid ADR should be filed with the court, with a hearing held at least 60 days before trial.

Applies to

Hourly fee compensation form

An attorney submitting an hourly-fee compensation form must attach detailed invoices and, when the request exceeds the cap, a copy of the court’s authorization.

Applies to

Expense payment request

An expense-payment request must include the court’s authorization and detailed invoices identifying applicable hours and services.

Applies to

Attorney compensation

Hourly work is compensated at $155 per hour, subject to a $7,500 cap per case.