The Court accepts no ex parte communications. Counsel may contact the Case Manager or law clerks regarding procedural and scheduling matters only. Although chambers staff is happy to answer questions about chambers procedures, please consult this document, Judge DeClercq’s Practice Guidelines, the Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures, the E.D. Mich. Local Rules, the case docket (if applicable), and the information on the Court's website before contacting Chambers with a question.