Judge David T. Matia Individual Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 421 rules apply across Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

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Applies to
Mediation
No mediation fees are charged for civil cases referred to the court's dispute resolution department.
Applies to
Mediation
When a case is referred to a mediator outside the court's dispute resolution department, the parties share the mediation cost in proportions they agree upon.
Fee
$66
Applies to
Special process server application
Filing a Special Process Server application costs $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.

Filing Timing

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A motion for extraordinary assigned-counsel compensation must be filed with the usual affidavit and entry requesting assigned-counsel fees.
A Guardian Ad Litem may request fees above the schedule by using the extraordinary-compensation procedure.
Assigned counsel must apply in writing for an investigator at least 30 days before trial.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Notice of appearance
A notice of limited appearance must use the prescribed title, describe the representation’s scope and justification, and state that the limited representation was communicated to the client in writing.
Applies to
Special process server application
Must include
local rule certificate
An application for a standing order designating a Special Process Server must be supported by an affidavit containing the stated applicant information and agreements.
Applies to
Proposed standing order
The applicant must submit a proposed standing order with the specified caption and language designating the applicant to serve process and subpoenas for the stated one-year term or until further court order.

Adjournments

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Mediation continuances require good cause, generally cannot be based solely on pending motions, and will not be granted unless mediation can be scheduled before the next court event.
If the Court cannot rule by the scheduled ruling date for any reason, the trial date must be continued for at least 60 days.
An automatic trial-date continuance does not apply when a party obtains an extension of the briefing schedule that requires extending the ruling date, although the Court may continue the trial date in its discretion.

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About Judge David T. Matia

- On the Common Pleas bench since: 1999 - Admitted to the bar: 1990 - Ohio; 1991 - Kentucky - Legal experience: Solo practice 1994-1998; Jacobson, Maynard, Tuschman & Kalur 1990-1994.

- Courtroom: 16-D - Courthouse: 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 - Fax: (216) 348-4037 - Bailiff: Tobey Hanna (216) 443-8695 - Staff attorney: Cara A. Kozyk (216) 443-5595

Common questions about Judge David T. Matia's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge David T. Matia?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case dispositive motion. A courtesy copy must be delivered to the courtroom or staff attorney for any dispositive motion and for motions or pleadings longer than 10 pages, excluding exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Pre-Trials

How may parties contact Judge David T. Matia's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge David T. Matia's chambers. The rule lists phone 216-443-5595. Parties may request a Zoom settlement conference by contacting staff attorney Cara Kozyk by phone or email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge David T. Matia?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Expert-deadline continuances are freely granted after the order is lifted, but a party seeking additional time must file a motion explaining the need.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General

What filing deadlines does Judge David T. Matia set?

Pleadings, discovery deadlines, dispositive motions, motion responses, and expert deadlines due during the tolling period are tolled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General

Complete rules summary for Judge David T. Matia

Pleadings, discovery deadlines, dispositive motions, motion responses, and expert deadlines due during the tolling period are tolled.

Tolled deadlines resume according to their originally scheduled expiration date after the order is lifted.

Expert-deadline continuances are freely granted after the order is lifted, but a party seeking additional time must file a motion explaining the need.

All motions must be filed before the tolled deadline expires.

A courtesy copy must be delivered to the courtroom or staff attorney for any dispositive motion and for motions or pleadings longer than 10 pages, excluding exhibits.

Parties may request a Zoom settlement conference by contacting staff attorney Cara Kozyk by phone or email.

All continuance requests require a party motion unless the request involves a medical emergency.

A motion in limine must be filed and presented to the judge at least ten days before trial or it will not be entertained.