Judge Marsha J. Pechman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Designated Materials
Filings > 50 pages
- 1 copy • Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
Communication
Clerk
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Document Format Requirements7 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be submitted on a CD in PDF format.
Exhibits must be on a CD in PDF format
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Audio and video exhibits must be playable in Windows Media Player.
Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player
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PDF exhibits should be scanned using OCR and made searchable if possible.
PDF documents should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition if possible & encoded as a searchable PDF
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Submit each exhibit set in individual file folders, not notebooks or binders, with appropriately numbered tabs.
Each set of exhibits shall be submitted in individual file folders (not in notebooks or binders) with appropriately numbered tabs.
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Consult Local Rule 10(e)(7) for guidance on the form of proposed orders.
See Local Rule 10(e)(7) for guidance on the form of proposed orders.
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In general, follow the guidelines in Local Rule 10(e) except all pleadings must be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
Summary: All pleadings must be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
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Each exhibit must be a single PDF Document
Summary: Each exhibit must be a separate, single PDF document.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the stated address.
An exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk at: Grant_Cogswell@wawd.uscourts.gov
Document Type
Exhibit List
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Exhibits must be numbered and named using the exhibit number and a brief description.
Exhibits must be numbered and named. The naming convention for each exhibit must include the exhibit number and a brief description.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
If an exhibit or witness list is revised after filing, counsel must file the revised list with the court.
If the exhibit or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, counsel shall file a revised list with the court.
Document Type
Exhibit Or Witness List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A motion requiring the Court’s signature must be accompanied by a proposed order.
Under Local Rule 7(b)(1), any motion requiring the signature of the Court must be presented along with a proposed order.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Deliver the original and one copy of exhibits and depositions to the courtroom deputy clerk by the Thursday before trial, unless other arrangements are made; if JEEPS is used, only one paper set is required.
The original and one copy of the exhibits/depositions are to be delivered to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Thursday prior to trial or upon other arrangements made with the clerk. If JEEPS (Jury Electronic Evidence Presentation) is being used, only one set of paper exhibits is required.
Document Type
Exhibits And Depositions
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Counsel must pre-mark and number trial exhibits in consecutive, party-specific series; duplicate documents may not appear twice on the exhibit list, and an identified exhibit may be used by any party.
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked by counsel. Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number 1. Defendant’s exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the next number series (i.e. 200) not used by the plaintiff. If multiple parties, each parties exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the next number series not used. Duplicate documents shall not be listed twice on the exhibit list. Once a party has identified an exhibit on the exhibit list or in the pretrial order, any party may use it.
Document Type
Trial Exhibits
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The proposed-order email subject should include the case number, case name, and motion title, not just “Proposed Order.”
The subject heading of the email should include the case number, the case name, and the title of the motion (i.e., it should not simply read “Proposed Order”).
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Under Local Rule 7(b)(1), any motion requiring the signature of the Court must be presented along with a proposed order.
Summary: Proposed order required with any motion requiring Court's signature.
Document Type
Motion
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Counsel are required to review and comply with all procedures set forth in Local Rule 51.
Summary: Counsel must comply with all procedures in Local Rule 51.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Before submitting proposed jury instructions, counsel are instructed to review Judge Pechman's "generic" sets of preliminary and final jury instructions (available at www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/pechman-juryinstructions).
Summary: Counsel must review Judge Pechman's generic jury instructions before submitting proposed instructions.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
At filing, the moving party must email a Microsoft Word version of the proposed order to the specified address.
Pursuant to the WAWD’s Electronic Filing Procedures, the moving party must email a Microsoft Word version of a proposed order to pechmanorders@wawd.uscourts.gov at the time of filing.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits must be delivered to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by the Thursday before trial unless other arrangements are made with the clerk.
Exhibits must be delivered to Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Thursday prior to trial or upon other arrangements made with the clerk.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A party to a bankruptcy appeal who designates portions of the record below must provide the Court a courtesy copy of all designated materials.
Any party to a bankruptcy appeal who designates portions of the record below for use in the appeal must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of all the designated materials.
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Courtesy copy required for documents over 50 pages filed via CM/ECF.
Under Local Rule 10(e)(8), a party that files a document that exceeds 50 pages in length via CM/ECF must file a paper copy marked 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
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Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound with rubber bands/clips (no three-ring binders).
Local Rule 10(e)(9) prohibits the use of three-ring binders when submitting courtesy copies. Courtesy copies should be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound by rubber bands or clips.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions in limine.
Before filing motions in limine, a party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing party, and must comply with all other requirements of Local Rule 7(d)(4).
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Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions to compel.
Before filing a motion to compel, a party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing party.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All cellular phones and wireless devices must be turned off or in airplane mode during proceedings.
All cellular telephones and wireless devices must be turned off or turned to airplane mode during all proceedings. Simply silencing these devices is insufficient, as they interfere with the courtroom audio system. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings shall be sanctioned.
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Questions should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email using the contact information provided.
Questions should be directed to: Grant Cogswell, Courtroom Deputy Tel: (206-370-8518) Email: Grant_Cogswell@wawd.uscourts.gov
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Counsel must stand when addressing court, witness, or jury, but not restricted to podium.
Counsel are required to stand when addressing the Court, a witness, or the jury. However, counsel is not restricted to standing at the podium unless the judge, court reporter, witness, counsel, or a juror indicates that they are unable to hear.
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Oral argument granted when Court needs clarification or when opposing party likely to lose.
Oral argument is generally granted (1) when the Court requires it to better understand the issues and arguments; or (2) when requested by the party which the Court, after reviewing the pleadings, believes will not prevail on the motion.
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