Judge Marsha J. Pechman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Designated Materials
Filings > 50 pages
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Communication
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements7 rules
In general, follow the guidelines in Local Rule 10(e) except all pleadings must be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Font
- Times New Roman
- Font size
- 12 points
Exhibits must be on a CD in PDF format
- File type
- Exhibits
Each exhibit must be a single PDF Document
- File type
- Exhibits
Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player
PDF documents should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition if possible & encoded as a searchable PDF
- File type
Each set of exhibits shall be submitted in individual file folders (not in notebooks or binders) with appropriately numbered tabs.
See Local Rule 10(e)(7) for guidance on the form of proposed orders.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Under Local Rule 7(b)(1), any motion requiring the signature of the Court must be presented along with a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk at: Grant_Cogswell@wawd.uscourts.gov
Exhibits must be numbered and named. The naming convention for each exhibit must include the exhibit number and a brief description.
If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, counsel shall file a revised list with the court.
Under Local Rule 7(b)(1), any motion requiring the signature of the Court must be presented along with a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Counsel are required to review and comply with all procedures set forth in Local Rule 51.
The original and one copy of the exhibits/depositions are to be delivered to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Thursday prior to trial or upon other arrangements made with the clerk. If JEEPS (Jury Electronic Evidence Presentation) is being used, only one set of paper exhibits is required.
Counsel must pre-mark and number trial exhibits in consecutive, party-specific series; duplicate documents may not appear twice on the exhibit list, and an identified exhibit may be used by any party.
Court's wording
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked by counsel. Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1. Defendant’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the next number series (i.e. 200) not used by the plaintiff. If multiple parties, each parties exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the next number series not used. Duplicate documents shall not be listed twice on the exhibit list. Once a party has identified an exhibit on the exhibit list or in the pretrial order, any party may use it.
The subject heading of the email should include the case number, the case name, and the title of the motion (i.e., it should not simply read “Proposed Order”).
Counsel must review Judge Pechman's generic jury instructions before submitting proposed instructions.
Court's wording
Before submitting proposed jury instructions, counsel are instructed to review Judge Pechman's "generic" sets of preliminary and final jury instructions (available at www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/pechman-juryinstructions).
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
At filing, the moving party must email a Microsoft Word version of the proposed order to the specified address.
Pursuant to the WAWD’s Electronic Filing Procedures, the moving party must email a Microsoft Word version of a proposed order to pechmanorders@wawd.uscourts.gov at the time of filing.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits must be delivered to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by the Thursday before trial unless other arrangements are made with the clerk.
Exhibits must be delivered to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Thursday prior to trial or upon other arrangements made with the clerk.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copy required for documents over 50 pages filed via CM/ECF.
Under Local Rule 10(e)(8), a party that files a document that exceeds 50 pages in length via CM/ECF must file a paper copy marked “Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.”
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Local Rule 10(e)(9) prohibits the use of three-ring binders when submitting courtesy copies. Courtesy copies should be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound by rubber bands or clips.
Local Rule 10(e)(9) prohibits the use of three-ring binders when submitting courtesy copies. Courtesy copies should be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound by rubber bands or clips.
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A party to a bankruptcy appeal who designates portions of the record below must provide the Court a courtesy copy of all designated materials.
Any party to a bankruptcy appeal who designates portions of the record below for use in the appeal must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of all the designated materials.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions in limine.
Before filing motions in limine, a party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing party, and must comply with all other requirements of Local Rule 7(d)(4).
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Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions to compel.
Before filing a motion to compel, a party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing party.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All cellular phones and wireless devices must be turned off or in airplane mode during proceedings.
All cellular telephones and wireless devices must be turned off or turned to airplane mode during all proceedings. Simply silencing these devices is insufficient, as they interfere with the courtroom audio system. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings shall be sanctioned.
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Questions should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email using the contact information provided.
Questions should be directed to: Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Tel: (206-370-8518) Email: Grant_Cogswell@wawd.uscourts.gov
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Counsel must stand when addressing court, witness, or jury, but not restricted to podium.
Counsel are required to stand when addressing the Court, a witness, or the jury. However, counsel is not restricted to standing at the podium unless the judge, court reporter, witness, counsel, or a juror indicates that they are unable to hear.
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Oral argument granted when Court needs clarification or when opposing party likely to lose.
Oral argument is generally granted (1) when the Court requires it to better understand the issues and arguments; or (2) when requested by the party which the Court, after reviewing the pleadings, believes will not prevail on the motion.
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