Judge Ellen Frances D'Angelo
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages and must include certificate of good faith efforts.
- Page limit
- Up to 5 pages
Court's wording
The motion shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and must include a certificate of good faith that complies with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) and specifically indicates the efforts that were made to resolve the dispute prior to filing the motion. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the motion being stricken from the docket.
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the motion being stricken from the docket.
Discovery motions must include certificate of good faith efforts to resolve dispute.
- Document
- Discovery motion
- Placement
- Certificate section
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
The motion shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and must include a certificate of good faith that complies with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) and specifically indicates the efforts that were made to resolve the dispute prior to filing the motion.
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must confer in good faith before seeking discovery relief, with at least one personal communication (in person, videoconference, or telephone).
Before requesting any relief related to a discovery dispute, the parties must first confer in a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute in compliance with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3). Under this Local Rule, counsel must certify that they made good-faith efforts to confer. An adequate certificate of conference requires at least one personal communication (in person, by videoconference, or by telephone), if not more, between counsel. The Court cautions counsel that sending an email demanding a response or position on the same day is insufficient to satisfy the conferral obligations
Civil cases
Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may argue with multiple attorneys if notified in advance.
If a lawyer of five (5) or fewer years of experience will be arguing the matter, a party should advise the Court prior to the beginning of the hearing. In that event, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on behalf of that party.
Civil cases