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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Junior lawyer threshold is 7 years — higher than most other GA-ND judges (5 years).
- 2. No more than one motion to dismiss permitted without leave of court.
- 3. Multiple MSJs prohibited without prior leave of court.
- 4. MTD and MSJ hearings are scheduled approximately 45 days after filing — factor this into scheduling.
- 5. Court sessions begin at 9:30 AM, not 9:00 AM.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Chambers Copies | Conditional |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. N.D. Ga. does not use a tentative ruling system. |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
C.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
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Before You File
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
Conditional
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. N.D. Ga. does not use a tentative ruling system.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Court decides motions without oral hearing unless a hearing is ordered. Per N.D. Ga. LR 7.1(E). [N.D. Ga. LR 7.1(E)]
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Background Rules
Discovery Dispute Procedure Submission-first
Contact Ms. Lundy to notify chambers of the dispute. She will request 1-2 page letters from each side. Court will then decide the dispute, schedule a conference call, or authorize formal motion practice. [Judge Ray Civil Standing Order § Discovery Disputes]
Ex Parte Applications
Per N.D. Ga. LR 7.5(B). Prior notice to adversary required; emergency and FRCP-authorized ex parte excepted. [N.D. Ga. LR 7.5(B)]
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Standing order dated September 16, 2025. Junior lawyer threshold is 7 years (not the district-default 5). Court sessions begin at 9:30 AM.
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