RULE 6
PRE-TRIAL
6.1 The assigned judge shall schedule pre-trial conferences.
6.2 All trial counsel, unless excused by the court, shall attend the pre-trial conference(s) with full authority and knowledge to adequately represent the client in the following matters:
- Agreement on the final date for filing any pleadings or motions and any necessary responses thereto;
- Establish schedule for completion of discovery;
- Establish schedule of pre-trial conferences;
- Establish necessity for trial memoranda and date of submission;
- Determination of settlement discussions and appropriate ADR options;
- Establish a trial date.
6.3 Counsel for either party may apply for a pre-trial conference at any time.
6.4 The failure of trial counsel to appear at a pre-trial conference may result in the continuance of the pre-trial and appropriate sanctions, including the costs and attorney fees of opposing litigants incurred as a result of the continuance.