Hon. F. Dennis Saylor IV

Lead trial counsel are required to attend the initial and final pretrial conferences, and any interim pretrial conferences scheduled by the court. Other conferences may be handled by any counsel who is appropriately prepared.

Yes, reply brief, almost always; surreply briefs, usually upon request unless there is a compelling reason not to. Q26: ... A26: Yes, my default page limit is 12 pages; I will permit more upon a showing of good cause.

Do you typically hold a hearing on motions to dismiss? A27: Yes Q28: Do you typically hold a hearing on summary judgment motions? A28: Yes Q29: ... A29: None, other than good sense and common courtesy

the Court will generally permit counsel to appear by telephone for relatively short and simple court conferences. Such telephone appearances are, however, subject to the following requirements: 1. Counsel should request permission to appear by telephone from the courtroom clerk reasonably in advance of the proceeding (that is, in time to appear in person if permission is not granted). 2. Except in rare instances, counsel should participate from a normal office setting.

Typically, do you resolve discovery motions or do you refer them to the magistrate judge? A16: I typically refer them to the magistrate judge.

I typically refer them to the magistrate judge. Otherwise, I read the papers, listen to both sides, and try to make a fair ruling.

Do you typically hold a hearing on discovery? A17: Yes, If I keep the motion, I will normally hold a hearing. As a practical matter, such issues may be resolved in the course of status conferences.