Judge Nelson K.H. Lee
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Deposition Designations
Court-wide- As Directed in Pretrial Order
Filings >= 500 pages
Court-wide- Hand Delivery
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
All parties must provide a brief 3 to 5 pages typewritten memorandum or letter at least 5 court days prior to the settlement conference.
- Settlement memorandum
- Up to 5 pages
- Letter
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Please provide a copy of the proposed order in Word format by emailing them to the bailiff.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Please provide a copy of the proposed order in Word format by emailing them to the bailiff.
Include
- •Proposed order
All parties must provide a brief 3 to 5 pages typewritten memorandum or letter at least 5 court days prior to the settlement conference. This should outline the factual background, any prior negotiations and positions taken on the outstanding issues between the parties, and any other relevant information. Please include your proposal for settlement.
- Document
- Settlement memorandum
Must include
- •Statement of facts
The request must include an explanation for the need for the virtual connection.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Parties must confirm in-person attendance and provide their settlement memorandum or letter at least 5 business days before the settlement conference or the conference will be stricken from the Judge's calendar.
All parties must confirm their in-person attendance and provide their memorandum or letter at least 5 business days prior to the settlement conference date or it will be stricken from the Judge's calendar.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
If an attorney seeks to have the attorney, party, witness, advocate or victim appear for a hearing via Zoom, the attorney should make a request by notifying court and the opposing counsel at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing, absent extenuating circumstances.
If an attorney seeks to have the attorney, party, witness, advocate or victim appear for a hearing via Zoom, the attorney should make a request by notifying court and the opposing counsel at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing, absent extenuating circumstances.
Page 1 | Zoom Protocols in Criminal Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Working copies for non-dispositive motions must be addressed to Judge Lee and delivered to the Judge's mailroom in Room C-203; copies delivered directly to the courtroom will not be accepted unless instructed by the Court.
Working copies should be addressed to Judge Lee and delivered to the Judge's mailroom in Room C-203. The Court will not accept working copies delivered directly to the courtroom unless instructed by the Court.
Page 1 | Non-dispositive motions (Local Rule 7(b))
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
To schedule a dispositive motion hearing with oral argument, parties must first check with opposing counsel and then email the bailiff with the case name, cause number and type of hearing requested; hearings are set on Friday mornings with typically an hour for argument.
Parties must contact the Court to schedule a motion with oral argument. Dispositive motions are scheduled on Friday mornings and the Court typically gives an hour for argument. Judge Lee requires that you check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing in order to make sure the date and time works for all counsel. To request a hearing date, please email the bailiff and include the case name, cause number and type of hearing requested.
Page 1 | Dispositive motions (Motion for Summary Judgment, Local Rule 56, Civil Rule 56)
Before filing a discovery motion, parties may optionally schedule a conference call with Judge Lee, who is available to counsel on both sides by phone within 1 to 3 court days of being contacted.
If the parties cannot resolve a discovery dispute, the parties are still welcome to file a motion. However, the parties may also schedule a conference call with Judge Lee before bringing such motion. He will be available to counsel on both sides via phone within 1 to 3 court days of being contacted by parties.
Page 1 | Discovery issues
Chambers Communication Rules
Settlement conferences are held Monday through Friday at 4:30 pm and must be scheduled by emailing the bailiff at least 2 weeks in advance.
Judge Lee conducts settlement conferences Monday through Friday at 4:30 pm. Please email the bailiff to schedule your settlement conference at least 2 weeks in advance.
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Parties must notify the bailiff immediately if the case settles or a hearing needs to be stricken from the Court's calendar.
Please note: If your case settles or you need to strike your hearing from the Court's calendar, please notify the bailiff immediately.
Page 1 | Dispositive motions (Motion for Summary Judgment, Local Rule 56, Civil Rule 56)
Parties must notify the court immediately if the case settles prior to the settlement conference.
Please notify this court immediately if the case settles prior to the settlement conference.
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To schedule a wedding with Judge Lee, call 206-477-1441 or email the bailiff at lee.court@kingcounty.gov for availability and fees.
Judge Lee performs weddings Monday through Friday at 4:30 and on weekends. Please call 206-477-1441 or email the bailiff at lee.court@kingcounty.gov for availability and fees.
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