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Judge Michael J. Russo Printer Friendly Version
Courtroom:
17-C
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Fax:
(216) 348-4037
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Bailiff:
Mary Pat Smith
(216) 443-8757
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Magistrate:
Amy R Cuthbert
(216) 443-8505
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Scheduler:
Maggie Mooney
(216) 348-4023
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Staff Attorney:
Laura Creed
(216) 443-8591
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On Common Pleas
Bench Since:
2003
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Admitted to Bar:
1985
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Born:
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High School:
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College:
B.A., University of Dallas - Magna Cum Laude, 1978, M.A., Old Dominion University, 1980
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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
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Cuyahoga County
Court of Common Pleas
1200 Ontario St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1678
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