PRETRIAL
Plea Negotiation:
Prefers active involvement in plea negotiation process.
May become involved in designating additional conditions or making
a separate plea offer.
Continuances:
Hearings may be reset after clearing with opposing counsel. Judicial Assistant
will remove and reset.
Trial continuances may be arranged by stipulation of counsel, Judicial Assistant
will reset.
Discovery Issues:
When discovery disputes occur, counsel must confer and make a good faith
attempt to resolve them without a hearing. If a hearing must be held, it should
be timely scheduled in order to avoid potential trial delay.
Deposition Disputes:
Attempt to contact the judge in order to resolve the issue during the deposition.
Miscellaneous Problem Resolution:
Will not discuss any aspect of the case without both counsel present.
TRIAL
Motions in limine:
Heard before the day of trial at a scheduled hearing.
Courtroom Etiquette:
Counsel should request permission to approach the bench.
Voir Dire Procedure Preference:
Prefer attorneys inquire of the entire panel. Seating chart with jurors
names will be provided.
Contact Visits:
Normally, contact visits with family members will be authorized following trial.