All local rules for D. Nev., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Courtesy copies are NOT to be delivered to Judge Gordon’s chambers unless specifically requested. If requested, courtesy copies should be bound together, either by placing in a three-ring binder or by some other form of binding (e.g. staples, Acco fastener, etc.). Exhibits should be divided by easily accessible tabs.
Parties should submit a proposed order for all stipulations and unopposed motions, including a motion for entry of default judgment. The proposed order may be attached as an exhibit or filed as a separate document. In addition, the proposed order should be emailed, in Word format, to chambers at APG_Chambers@nvd.uscourts.gov.
Motions may be decided with or without a hearing. See Local Rule 78-1. Consult that rule regarding how to request a hearing.
Yes — motions decided on the papers without oral argument.
Judge Gordon will generally grant a request to appear by telephone or video so long as just cause is provided.
At Calendar Call, all cases that remain to be tried will be ranked in order of trial. I will not grant a continuance to any party absent a showing of good cause.
Judge Gordon strongly encourages litigants to permit more junior members of the litigation team to examine witnesses at trial and hearings, and to appear for oral argument. In those instances where Judge Gordon is inclined to rule on the papers, a representation that the argument would be handled by a more junior lawyer (six or fewer years of experience) will weigh in favor of holding oral argument. Where the more junior attorney is permitted to present the argument, Judge Gordon will entertain reasonable requests for a more senior attorney to supplement any argument that is made. Source ↗