Hon. David Alan Ezra

A courtesy call should be made to Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set. Parties should comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 and the Local Rules.

An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge’s Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.

On occasion, the Court will allow counsel to file pleadings with a number in excess of that stated in the local rules (twenty pages for motions and ten pages for responses and replies). A motion to exceed the page limit is required, along with the proposed pleading, for the Court’s determination in granting or denying.

On occasion, the Court will allow counsel to file pleadings with a number in excess of that stated in the local rules (twenty pages for motions and ten pages for responses and replies). A motion to exceed the page limit is required, along with the proposed pleading, for the Court’s determination in granting or denying.

On occasion, the Court will allow counsel to file pleadings with a number in excess of that stated in the local rules (twenty pages for motions and ten pages for responses and replies). A motion to exceed the page limit is required, along with the proposed pleading, for the Court’s determination in granting or denying.

Never.

Extensions to answer a complaint requires an agreed motion and proposed order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6.

Yes, the court will set a hearing on contested motions, if the Court deems a hearing is necessary.

Only in extraordinary circumstances and permission must be granted at least one week prior to hearing. Please contact Priscilla Springs at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 or at priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. The requesting party must advise why a telephone conference/appearance is being requested. If approved by the Court the courtroom deputy will arrange the telephone conference with parties.

A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance. The court will rule as soon as practicable.

Discovery matters are routinely referred to a Magistrate Judge assigned to the case. The Court may refer various other civil matters to a Magistrate Judge on a case by case basis.