Judge Lisa Gorcyca
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Brief, List, Motion
- 2 copies • Chambers Drop Off
Brief, Witness List, Proposed Exhibit List, Motion
- 2 copies • Chambers Drop Off
Emergency Motion
- Email • After Filing
Communication
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All stipulated to exhibits must be marked with numbers (Plaintiff) and letters (Defendant) prior to the start of trial.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
On Ex Parte Orders, the preparing attorney/party must sign the order.
Clients and attorneys must both sign orders (if applicable).
Signatures must appear on all orders.
All motions in limine or other motions in relation to the pending trial shall be filed no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled trial.
Each party shall file a WITNESS LIST (lay and expert), a PROPOSED EXHIBIT LIST, and exchange exhibits no later than (7 days prior to the scheduled trial).
- Document
- Trial submission
Must include
- •Exhibit list
All responses to any such motions shall be filed no later than 2 business days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Each party shall file a TRIAL BRIEF (including supporting law) no later than (7 days prior to the scheduled hearing).
No reply to any response shall be accepted by the Court, unless the Court decides otherwise and notifies the parties.
All briefs and motions must comply with MCR 2.119(A)(2).
Discovery shall be completed and exchanged by ____________________.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Personal protection order petitions must be emailed to the specified address.
Petitions for personal protection orders are to be emailed to PPO@oakgov.com.
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Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.
Emergency motions must be submitted through the e-filing system.
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Cases set for trial before Judge Gorcyca must complete and e-file a scheduling order.
All cases set for trial time before Judge Gorcyca are required to complete and e-file a scheduling order.
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The parties must file an original of the specified briefs, lists, and motions with the County Clerk’s Office.
The parties must file the foregoing briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing party/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1 (unless the case is an e-filing case, in which case, Judge’s Copies are not required), all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine and other motions related to the evidentiary hearing must be filed for a Wednesday motion call before the hearing date.
All motions in limine or other motions in relation to the pending evidentiary hearing shall be filed for a Wednesday motion call day prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Civil cases
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Each party must file lay and expert witness lists and a proposed exhibit list, and exchange exhibits, at least 7 days before the hearing.
Each party must file a Witness List (lay and expert), a Proposed Exhibit List, and exchange exhibits no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
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Each party must file a hearing brief, including exhibits and supporting law, at least 7 days before the hearing.
Each party shall file a hearing brief (including exhibits an supporting law) no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Parties must serve briefs, lists, and motions on opposing parties or counsel.
Parties shall file briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing parties/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1, all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
Civil cases
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The parties must serve the opposing party or counsel with the specified briefs, lists, and motions.
The parties must file the foregoing briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing party/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1 (unless the case is an e-filing case, in which case, Judge’s Copies are not required), all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
After e-filing an emergency motion, email a Judge’s Copy to the Staff Attorney.
Once your motion has been e-filed, you must email a Judge’s Copy to Judge Gorcyca’s Staff Attorney at achesona@oakgov.com
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Parties must file an original of briefs, lists, and motions with the County Clerk’s Office, serve opposing parties or counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1.
Parties shall file briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing parties/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1, all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Domestic Scheduling Order
The parties must file an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serve opposing counsel, and deliver two judge’s copies to Chambers at Courtroom W1, unless the case is an e-filing case, when judge’s copies are not required.
The parties must file the foregoing briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing party/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1 (unless the case is an e-filing case, in which case, Judge’s Copies are not required), all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Replies to responses will not be accepted unless the Court decides otherwise and notifies the parties.
No reply to any response shall be accepted by the Court, unless the Court decides otherwise and notifies the parties.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
If a given case has not already been added to the MiFILE system, the Oakland County Clerk’s Office can add the case to e-filing by requesting the addition via an email to eFiling@oakgov.com
If a given case has not already been added to the MiFILE system, the Oakland County Clerk’s Office can add the case to e-filing by requesting the addition via an email to eFiling@oakgov.com
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Questions about the e-File system should be sent to the specified e-filing email address.
Questions regarding the e-File system should be directed to eFiling@oakgov.com.
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Specific questions about an emergency motion may be emailed to either listed staff address.
Specific questions regarding your emergency motion may be emailed to: achesona@oakgov.com or williamspr@oakgov.com.
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Chambers staff may be contacted by phone at (248) 858-0360.
Chambers staff may be reached at (248) 858-0360.
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Urgent case questions may be emailed to either listed address.
Further urgent questions regarding your case may be emailed to: achesona@oakgov.com or williamspr@oakgov.com.
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