Judge Michael E. McCarthy Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 499 rules apply across Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Index of exhibits
Custodians filing exhibits must include an index identifying each exhibit by the proponent’s number or letter, whether admitted or rejected, and by description or identification.
Applies to
Cover sheet
The cover sheet must list the complete names of all parties in capital letters, although an appropriate shortened caption may be used when the filing party previously appeared.
Applies to
Pleading
Must include
case number
Every pleading must include both the assigned judge’s suffix and the case docket number.

Service

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Applies to
Writ of certiorari
Service
Mail
The Department of Court Records must mail the writ of certiorari by first-class mail to every party other than the filing party and to the Magisterial District Judge.
Service
Publication
When notice must be published in a newspaper, an affidavit by the owner, publisher, or designated agent proving publication must be filed before entry of a final order, decree, or judgment.
Service
Publication
All newspaper-advertised legal notices must also be published in the Pittsburgh Legal Journal.

Filing Timing

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Deadline
5 business days
After court proceedings conclude, the custodian must file documentary exhibits and specified photographs with the Department of Court Records within five business days unless the court directs otherwise.
The custody confirmation complaint is deemed filed when notice of its presentation is given.
Deadline
7 calendar days
A respondent’s brief must be filed with the Hearing Officer’s Secretary at least seven calendar days before argument.

E-Filing

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Applies to
Motion for judgment on the pleadings
Local Rule 1034(a)'s judgment-on-the-pleadings procedures do not govern asbestos or special-management cases, class actions, complex cases, or other cases specially assigned to one judge.
All legal papers and exhibits must be filed through the DCR electronic filing system available on the DCR website.
Applies to
Petition to strike or open default judgment
All petitions to strike or open a default judgment or judgment of non-pros must be filed electronically under Local Rule 205.4.

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About Judge Michael E. McCarthy

Michael E. McCarthy is listed as a current judicial officer of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division. The court's chambers directory records this officer as Civil Division: Senior Judge.

Current assignment

Division or department: Civil Division: Senior Judge Chambers: 706 City-County Building Phone: 412.350.5545

Official sources

Common questions about Judge Michael E. McCarthy's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Michael E. McCarthy?

Judge Michael E. McCarthy's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All documents must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standard Judicial Operating Procedures

What must be included with settlement confirmation letter filings before Judge Michael E. McCarthy?

In the event that the case settles before the conciliation date, please forward a letter confirming that fact to my chambers via mail or email my staff at Charlene.Baker@alleghenycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SUPPLEMENTAL CONCILIATION RULES for SENIOR JUDGE MICHAEL E. McCARTHY

What must be included with document filings before Judge Michael E. McCarthy?

Every document should include the attorney's contact information and a current email address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standard Judicial Operating Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Michael E. McCarthy's chambers?

All parties must be copied on Court email communications unless the Court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standard Judicial Operating Procedures

What filing deadlines apply to pretrial statement filings before Judge Michael E. McCarthy?

Each party must timely file its Pre-Trial Statement with the Department of Court Records in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local rules.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SUPPLEMENTAL CONCILIATION RULES for SENIOR JUDGE MICHAEL E. McCARTHY

What rule applies to service for pretrial statement before Judge Michael E. McCarthy?

Each party must timely serve its Pre-Trial Statement in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local court rules.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SUPPLEMENTAL CONCILIATION RULES for SENIOR JUDGE MICHAEL E. McCARTHY

Complete rules summary for Judge Michael E. McCarthy

In the event that the case settles before the conciliation date, please forward a letter confirming that fact to my chambers via mail or email my staff at Charlene.Baker@alleghenycourts.us.

All parties must be copied on Court email communications unless the Court directs otherwise.

All documents must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Proposed orders should be attached separately in editable Microsoft Word format.

Every document should include the attorney's contact information and a current email address.

Scheduling concerns or clarification requests should be emailed to Charlene Baker.

Each party must timely serve its Pre-Trial Statement in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local court rules.

Each party must timely file its Pre-Trial Statement with the Department of Court Records in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. 212 and local rules.

In the event that the case settles before the conciliation date, please forward a letter confirming that fact to my chambers via mail or email my staff at Charlene.Baker@alleghenycourts.us.