Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Dan MacLemore's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Dan MacLemore?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Dan MacLemore. Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Courtesy copies of motions, briefs, and other writings for chambers.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Dan MacLemore?

Judge Dan MacLemore's formatting rule includes file format docx and use proposed scheduling order template and discovery dispute chart template from court’s website. Proposed orders and discovery charts must be in Microsoft Word format and use the Court’s templates.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Document type when submitting proposed orders and discovery charts

What must be included with motion to seal filings before Judge Dan MacLemore?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions to seal must include certification of meet and confer compliance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requirement to confer before requesting sealing.

What must be included with proposed findings conclusions filings before Judge Dan MacLemore?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are mandatory in non-jury civil trials.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

How may parties contact Judge Dan MacLemore's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Dan MacLemore's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Written communication to the Court is allowed for routine matters, must copy all parties, and cannot address merits except for allowed discovery disputes.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Written communication from counsel to the Court.

How does Judge Dan MacLemore handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Dan MacLemore. Parties must meet and confer before filing a motion to seal; motion must certify compliance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requirement to confer before requesting sealing.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Dan MacLemore?

Judge Dan MacLemore's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Extensions or continuances must be requested as soon as need is known, supported by good cause.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Counsel input regarding the discovery period, extensions, trial date, etc.

Does Judge Dan MacLemore encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Dan MacLemore's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Request oral argument for junior lawyer by contacting law clerk after briefing is complete.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING COURTROOM OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNGER ATTORNEYS
Complete rules summary for Judge Dan MacLemore

Hearings held on discovery matters; non-discovery hearings only if requested.

Parties should jointly request attendance preference (in person, Zoom, or hybrid) via email to chambers.

Email must specify attendance preference, counsel names, and if confidential info will be shared.

Contact Courtroom Deputy for questions about setup, decorum, or procedures after Order Setting is docketed.

For hearing resets, parties should jointly email chambers with alternate dates/times.

Hearing proceeds as scheduled until Court issues reset notice or Order.

Written communication to the Court is allowed for routine matters, must copy all parties, and cannot address merits except for allowed discovery disputes.

Communication with law clerks is permitted via email; time-sensitive scheduling matters may use phone with all parties' permission.

Time-sensitive scheduling matters may be communicated to chambers via phone with all parties' permission.

Extensions or continuances must be requested as soon as need is known, supported by good cause.

Counsel must alert chambers via email about out-of-town accommodation needs as soon as possible, copying all parties.

Proposed orders and discovery charts must be in Microsoft Word format and use the Court’s templates.

Parties may request a secure document submission link by emailing the Court’s law clerks.

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the Court.

Parties must meet and confer before filing a motion to seal; motion must certify compliance.

Motions to seal must include certification of meet and confer compliance.

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are mandatory in non-jury civil trials.

Trial exhibits must be pre-marked at the final pre-trial conference.

Notice of Settlement must be filed promptly upon case settlement.

Stipulation of dismissal must be filed within 30 days of Notice of Settlement filing or before trial, whichever is sooner.

Request oral argument for junior lawyer by contacting law clerk after briefing is complete.

Court will grant oral argument for junior lawyers even if normally wouldn't allow it.

Court will allocate extra time for junior lawyer oral arguments.

Both junior and senior lawyers may argue motions together.

Junior lawyers encouraged to appear at conferences and status settings.

Junior lawyers encouraged to handle pre-trial matters with supervision.

Court encourages opportunities for attorneys with less than 7 years of experience to conduct oral arguments.

Procedure to request oral argument for a Newer Attorney: contact law clerk after briefing is ripe.

Court will grant oral argument requests for Newer Attorneys even when ordinarily denied, allow extra time, and permit multiple attorneys to argue.

Court encourages Newer Attorneys to appear for status conferences, case management conferences, and scheduling conferences.

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