Judge Michael J. Russo
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Courtroom:17-C
Fax: (216) 348-4037
Bailiff: Mary Pat Smith
(216) 443-8757
Magistrate: Amy R Cuthbert
(216) 443-8505
Scheduler: Sabrina McClain
(216) 348-4015
Staff Attorney: Laura Creed
(216) 443-8591
On Common Pleas Bench Since: 2003
Admitted to Bar: 1985
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College:B.A., University of Dallas - Magna Cum Laude, 1978, M.A., Old Dominion University, 1980
Law School:Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall college of Law, 1985
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| Legal Experience:1986-1990 Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Assigned to the Criminal Division; 1990-2002 Attorney at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Litigation Department. |
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LITIGATION PREFERENCES
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General:CMC to be held approximately 90 days from filing.
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Pre-Trials: Parties not required to be present, except for final pre-trial.
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Motion Practice: All dispositive motions must be supported by competent, admissible evidence. Oral hearing on any motion may be requested.
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Discovery: Discovery may be extended with permission of the Court. Disputes should be worked out among the parties.
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Settlement Conference: All parties must be present in person at the settlement conference.
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Calendaring and Continuances: Motions for continuances of trial will not be considered unless accompanied by an acknowledgment of request signed by client.
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Trials: Generally begin at 10:00 a.m. All exhibits should be marked and exchanged prior to trial.
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Judge's Recent Opinions
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