Court Rules
About United States District Judge Robert Pitman

**U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman** serves in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. No additional biographical information is published on the court website.

**Courthouse:** 501 West 5th Street, Suite 5300, Austin, TX 78701 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Ms. Julie Golden, (512) 391-8704 - Court Reporter: Ms. Lily Reznik

Common questions about Judge Robert Pitman's rules

Does Judge Robert Pitman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Robert Pitman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 3145. United States must simultaneously orally move for Court review when requesting magistrate judge stay of release

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT’S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS

What page or word limits apply to dispositive motion before Judge Robert Pitman?

Judge Robert Pitman's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. Dispositive motions limited to 20 pages; responses limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 8

What must be included with patent trademark copyright case filings before Judge Robert Pitman?

The rule requires certificate of filing. Counsel must file AO Form 120 or 121 for patent/trademark/copyright cases at commencement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING PATENT, TRADEMARK, AND COPYRIGHT CASES

How may parties contact Judge Robert Pitman's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Robert Pitman's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT’S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert Pitman?

Judge Robert Pitman's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Parties may modify deadlines by agreement except for dispositive motions deadline, hearing dates, and trial date, which are firm.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Agreed Scheduling Order

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Robert Pitman?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Daubert motions must be filed within 11 days of receiving expert report or within 11 days of expert deposition, whichever is later.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 6
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert Pitman

Counsel must file AO Form 120 or 121 for patent/trademark/copyright cases at commencement.

United States must simultaneously orally move for Court review when requesting magistrate judge stay of release

Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)

Dispositive motions limited to 20 pages; responses limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

Responses to dispositive motions due 14 days after service; replies due 7 days after service.

Daubert motions must be filed within 11 days of receiving expert report or within 11 days of expert deposition, whichever is later.

Parties must notify the Court of settlement before 5:00 p.m. the day before jury selection; late notification may result in a $5,000 penalty.

Parties may modify deadlines by agreement except for dispositive motions deadline, hearing dates, and trial date, which are firm.

Court may impose sanctions under FRCP 16(f) for untimely submissions under this order.

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