U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada
8 judges profiled from their own signed orders: how each rules on motions, with the orders quoted. Court-wide standing orders ↓
Mike K. Nakagawa
Bankruptcy judge
Gregg W. ZiveRecalled to service
Bankruptcy judge
Bruce A. MarkellLeft this court 2013
Bankruptcy judge
Linda B. RiegleLeft this court 2014
Bankruptcy judge
August B. Landis
Bankruptcy judge
Bruce T. BeesleyNo longer serving
Bankruptcy judge
Hilary L. Barnes
Bankruptcy judge
Natalie M. Cox
Bankruptcy judge
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 10, 2026). Courts revise these, so confirm the current version before you file. The court's local rules ↗
Filing
Do not file additional briefs or materials after a matter is taken under submission unless the court orders otherwise.
“Unless specifically ordered by the court, no additional briefs or other materials may be filed with the court for a matter under submission, and such briefs or materials may be stricken by court order without further notice.”
Motions
File an attorney information sheet with a motion to shorten time.
“(Form NVB 9006) must be filed with the Motion for Order Shortening Time.”
Discovery
In adversary proceedings, submit a discovery plan or request for waiver within 14 days after the first meet and confer.
“No later than 14 days after the initial meeting, the parties must complete and submit a discovery plan or, if applicable, file a request for a waiver.”
Trial
Lodge the original and one copy of bound, tabbed trial exhibits with the courtroom deputy at least two business days before trial unless otherwise ordered.
“Unless otherwise ordered, each party shall lodge with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk not later than a minimum of 2 business days prior to the trial, the original and 1 copy of all exhibits, bound and tabbed.”