Pre-Trial Information (Civil) Motion Practice, Discovery and Settlement, Pre-trial Conferences

Judge Stiehl follows the Federal and Local Rules for the filing and disposition of pretrial motions. Courtesy copies are not required unless the motion is filed within one week of, or during, trial. All motions are to be filed with the Clerk of the Court, not in Chambers. Judge Stiehl will only hold oral argument on motions if he determines, after review of the pleadings, that argument is warranted. All motions should be accompanied by a proposed order. Substantive motions should be accompanied by a legal memorandum in support of the motion.

2. Discovery and Settlement

Discovery matters and settlement conferences are conducted by the Magistrate Judges, and not by Judge Stiehl.

3. Pretrial Conferences

Judge Stiehl will hold a Final Pretrial Conference on all Track B and C cases. A Final Pretrial Order, prepared by the plaintiff with the cooperation of all other parties is to be presented for filing at the Final Pretrial Conference. Form copies of the Final Pretrial Order format are provided to counsel at the time of the initial scheduling and discovery conferences. The form may be downloaded by linking to "Final Pretrial Order Form." The parties may file Trial Briefs addressing specific matters which are expected to arise during the trial at the time of the Final Pretrial Conference.

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