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Moreover, attention to detail, review, and application of the court’s rules and preferences can
save you time and resources particularly where they allow you to forego more formal procedures
for securing relief. For example,
some courts will allow pro hac vice admission upon consent without a formal motion;
and/or
some courts will grant a request for an extension of time upon consent through
submission of a proposed order and an accompanying letter memorializing your
adversary’s consent, without the need to file a formal stipulation or joint motion.
Accordingly, as soon as your judge is assigned, review both the local rules and the judge’s
individual webpage for any stated rules or preferences. You may also learn of unwritten
preferences by asking colleagues who have experience with your judge. Beyond the advantages
of saving time and managing resources, mastering the rules and meeting the court’s expectations
will ensure that you never have to explain to a client that his or her case was just terminated
because you made an avoidable procedural mistake.
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