Judge Alfredo R Pérez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required

Adjournments
- Continuances must be requested by motion, which must state the reason for the request and the additional time needed.
Request must include

Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
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Motions that require consideration prior to the standard 25-day review may be styled as an “Emergency Motion for _______.” Emergency motions should be filed using the “Emergency” CM/ECF event code. When filing an emergency motion, (i) please identify the date by which emergency relief is needed just below the language required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013(b);
Summary: Emergency motions must be styled as 'Emergency Motion for _______' and include the date relief is needed below Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013(b) language.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
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Bankruptcy Procedure 9019, the 9019 motion should be filed in the main case only. A proposed form of order in the main case and a proposed form of judgment or order in the adversary proceeding should be attached to the 9019 motion.
Summary: 9019 motions must include attached proposed orders for the main case and adversary proceeding.
Document Type
Motion
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Applications must (i) include a narrative description of the services performed and the benefits of those services and (ii) attach copies of all fee statements and a proposed form of order.
Summary: Chapter 11/12 fee applications must include a narrative description of services, copies of all fee statements, and a proposed order.
Document Type
Fee Application
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Applications must (i) include a narrativedescription of the services performed and the benefits of those services and (ii) attach copies of all fee statements and a proposed form of order.
Summary: Chapter 7 fee applications must include a narrative description of services, copies of all fee statements, and a proposed order.
Document Type
Fee Application
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Applications for compensation and reimbursement in cases under chapters 11 or 12 must include a table containing the following information on the first page of the application: Name of Applicant: Applicant’s Role in Case: Date Order of Employment Signed: mm/dd/yy [Docket No. __] Beginning of Period End of Period Time period covered by this Application: mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Time period(s) covered by prior Applications: mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Total amounts awarded in all prior Applications: Total fees requested in this Application: Total professional fees requested in this Application: Total actual professional hours covered by this Application: Average hourly rate for professionals: Total paraprofessional fees requested in this Application: Total actual paraprofessional hours covered by this Application: Average hourly rate for paraprofessionals: Reimbursable expenses sought in this application: Total to be Paid to Priority Unsecured Creditors: Anticipated % Dividend to Priority Unsecured Creditors: Total to be Paid to General Unsecured Creditors: Anticipated % Dividend to General Unsecured Creditors: Indicate whether plan has been confirmed: Y/N (Docket No. __)
Summary: Chapter 11/12 fee applications must include a specified table on the first page of the application.
Document Type
Fee Application
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Pursuant to the local rules on fee applications, approved fixed fee applications do not require the filing of subsequent applications.
Summary: Approved fixed fee applications in chapter 13 cases do not require subsequent filings.
Document Type
Fee Application
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Otherwise, applications for compensation and reimbursement in cases under chapter 13 must include a table containing the following information on the first page of the application: Name of Applicant: Applicant’s Role in Case: Pre-Confirmation Services [_____] Post-Confirmation Services [_____] Beginning of Period End of Period Time period covered by this Application: mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Time period(s) covered by prior Applications: mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Total amounts awarded in all prior Applications: Amount of retainer received in this case: Total fees requested in this Application: Total professional fees requested in this Application: Total actual professional hours covered by this Application: Average hourly rate for professionals: Total paraprofessional fees requested in this Application: Total actual paraprofessional hours covered by this Application: Average hourly rate for paraprofessionals: Reimbursable expenses sought in this application: Amount of Attorney Fees provided in Plan: Total to be Paid to General Unsecured Creditors: Anticipated % Dividend to General Unsecured Creditors:
Summary: Chapter 13 fee applications must include a specified table on the first page of the application.
Document Type
Fee Application
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The proposed order must include the following decretal paragraph: It is ordered that [name of applicant], is awarded fees and expenses as an administrative expense for the period _______________ through ___________________ as follows: Fees: $____________________________ Expenses: $____________________________ Total: $____________________________
Summary: Proposed orders accompanying fee applications must include a specific decretal paragraph detailing the fee period, fees, expenses, and total amount.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
No courtesy copies are required for pleadings filed electronically in CM/ECF.
The Court does not require courtesy copies of pleadings filed in CM/ECF.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances must be requested by motion, which must state the reason for the request and the additional time needed.
A continuance may be requested by motion. The motion should concisely state the reason a continuance is being requested and the amount of additional time requested.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Contact the Helpdesk at (713) 250-5507 for CM/ECF related technical questions.
Please contact the Helpdesk at (713) 250-5507 for CM/ECF related questions.
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For emergencies when the case manager is unavailable, contact the courtroom deputy via email at Garrett_Cole@txs.uscourts.gov.
If Mr. Laws is out of the office and you have an emergency, please contact the courtroom deputy by email at Garrett_Cole@txs.uscourts.gov or by phone at (713) 250-5793.
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Attorneys and pro se parties may contact the case manager via email at Tyler_Laws@txs.uscourts.gov.
Attorneys and parties who are not represented by counsel may contact the Court’s case manager by email at Tyler_Laws@txs.uscourts.gov or by phone at (713) 250-5421 (office) or 713-542-3863 (mobile).
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Parties should contact the case manager via email if the Court has not ruled on a motion within 35 days.
If the Court has not ruled on a motion within 35 days, parties should contact the Court’s case manager to inquire about the status of the motion.
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