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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton Hearings Schedule for the Youngstown office. Current as of Wednesday, 06/10/2026 2:14:24 PM Procedures for Judge Patton's Video Conference Hearings can be found here: https://www.ohnb.uscourts.gov/content/procedures-video-conference-hearings-zoom-video-communications (Including Stricken Hearings) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 0 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Thursday, June 11, 2026 0 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Friday, June 12, 2026 2 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Youngstown (yng3rdfl) United States Bankruptcy Court Federal Building 3rd Floor Courtroom 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, OH 44503 2:00 PM 26-40631-tnap (Ch. 13) Lisa Elizabeth Buffone and Antony Adam Buffone Trustee: Michael A. Gallo Moving: Charles Edward Fitzpatrick Opposing: none Db Atty: Charles Edward Fitzpatrick Matter: Order Granting Debtors' Motion To Expedite Hearing on Motion To Extend Automatic • Stay (Docket No. 19) • Motion to Extend Automatic Stay Filed by Antony Adam Buffone, Lisa Elizabeth Buffone (Docket No. 15) Page 1 of 11 2:00 PM 26-60830-tnap (Ch. 11) Popovich Enterprises, LLC Trustee: Patricia B. Fugee Moving: David Randolph Opposing: none Db Atty: Steven Heimberger Matter: Order Scheduling Expedited Hearing on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. on Motion of the Debtor for the Entry of Interim and Final Orders to Use Cash Collateral (Docket No. • 24) • Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Debtor Popovich Enterprises, LLC (Docket No. 21) Saturday, June 13, 2026 0 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Sunday, June 14, 2026 0 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Monday, June 15, 2026 0 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Youngstown (yng3rdfl) United States Bankruptcy Court Federal Building 3rd Floor Courtroom 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, OH 44503 11:00 AM 19-42302-tnap (Ch. 12) Eric J. Campbell Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: none Opposing: none Db Atty: T. Robert Bricker Matter: Order Scheduling Status Conference (Docket No. 217) • • Chapter 12 Voluntary Petition Filed by Eric J. Campbell (Docket No. 1) Page 2 of 11 11:00 AM 19-42302-tnap (Ch. 12) Eric J. Campbell Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: T. Robert Bricker Opposing: none Db Atty: T. Robert Bricker Matter: • Third And Final Application for Attorney Fees and Expenses Filed by Debtor Eric J. Campbell (Docket No. 215) 11:00 AM 25-04029-tnap (AP) Main: 25-41396 (Ch. 11) Altigen Omega, LLC v. Aravak Energy, LLC, et al Aravak Energy, LLC Moving: none Opposing: none Db Atty: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Matter: Order Scheduling (I) Post-Hearing Briefing On Motion Of Notice Of Removal Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1452 And Fed.R. Bank. P.9027 And (II) Adjourned Hearing For Tuesday, • May 19, 2026 At 11:00A.M. (Docket No. 10) • Notice of Removal by Third-Party Defendant/Counter-Claimant/Cross-Claimant Timothy Seibert by Altigen Omega, LLC. (Docket No. 1) • Reply to April 28, 2026 Order concerning the Notice of Removal Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1452 and Fed. R. Bank. P. 9027 Filed by Altigen Omega, LLC (Docket No. 13) • Brief Filed by Aravak Energy, LLC, et al, Pallas Formed Fuels, LLC, Kautilya Sharma (Docket No. 14) • Brief In Support of Notice of Removal Filed by Timothy Seibert (Docket No. 15) 11:00 AM 25-41396-tnap (Ch. 11) Aravak Energy, LLC Trustee: none Moving: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Opposing: none Db Atty: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Matter: Application to Employ Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths & Dougherty LPA as Special Counsel • for the Debtor Effective May 7, 2026, Together With Notice of Hearing on Application Filed by Debtor Aravak Energy, LLC (Docket No. 71) • Amended Response to Application of the Debtor for Authority to Retain and Employ Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths, & Dougherty, LPA as Special Counsel for the Debtor Effective May 7, 2026 Filed by United States Trustee (Docket No. 75) Page 3 of 11 11:00 AM 25-41396-tnap (Ch. 11) Aravak Energy, LLC Trustee: none Moving: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Opposing: none Db Atty: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Matter: • First Application for Compensation ALONG With Notice of Motion for Services Rendered and for Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for the Period of November 14, 2025, Through March 31, 2026 for Anthony J. DeGirolamo (Docket No. 63) 11:00 AM 25-41396-tnap (Ch. 11) Aravak Energy, LLC Trustee: none Moving: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Opposing: none Db Atty: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Matter: Order Scheduling Status Conference (Docket No. 31) • • Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Aravak Energy, LLC (Docket No. 1) 11:00 AM 25-41396-tnap (Ch. 11) Aravak Energy, LLC Trustee: none Moving: Stephen Montgomery Opposing: none Db Atty: Anthony J. DeGirolamo Matter: Order Scheduling Status Conference In Main Bankruptcy Case And Staying Deadlines In • Adversary Proceeding (Docket No. 40) • Notice of Removal by Third-Party Defendant/Counter-Claimant/Cross-Claimant Filed by Timothy Seibert by Altigen Omega, LLC (Docket No. 30) 11:00 AM 26-40663-tnap (Ch. 11) Trustee: Frederic P. Schwieg Moving: Charles Tyler Opposing: none Ohio Luxury Builders LLC Db Atty: Charles Tyler Matter: Application to Employ Charles Tyler Sr. as Attorney Filed by Debtor Ohio Luxury • Builders LLC (Docket No. 5) • Objection to the Application to Employ Charles Tyler, Sr., as Counsel for the Debtor and Debtor-in-Possession Filed by United States Trustee (Docket No. 32) Page 4 of 11 11:00 AM 26-40663-tnap (Ch. 11) Trustee: Frederic P. Schwieg Moving: Frederic P. Schwieg Opposing: none Ohio Luxury Builders LLC Db Atty: Charles Tyler Matter: Motion to Pay Post Petition Retainer to Trustee Filed by Trustee Frederic P. Schwieg • (Docket No. 20) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 22 hearings found for Judge Patton in the Youngstown office. Youngstown (yng3rdfl) 10:00 AM 21-40778-tnap (Ch. 7) Debra J. Loftus Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Spencer Lutz Opposing: none United States Bankruptcy Court Federal Building 3rd Floor Courtroom 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Db Atty: Bruce R. Epstein Matter: Motion to Reopen Chapter 7 Case / Motion of the United States Trustee for Entry of an • Order Reopening Case, Deferring Filing Fee, and Directing the Appointment of Chapter 7 Trustee Filed by U.S. Trustee (Docket No. 19) 10:00 AM 24-41297-tnap (Ch. 7) Larry C Adams, Jr. and Mickie Jo Adams Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Andrew W. Suhar Opposing: none Db Atty: James F. Hausen Matter: Amended Motion to Approve Compromise under Rule 9019 Filed by Trustee Andrew W. • Suhar (Docket No. 36) Page 5 of 11 10:00 AM 25-04015-tnap (AP) Main: 24-40223 (Ch. 7) Moving: Elizabeth L. Slaby Opposing: none Buzulencia v. Schreck et al Susan Marie Schreck Db Atty: Elizabeth L. Slaby Matter: Motion to Extend Time to Perfect Service on Primerica and For a Short Extension of • Deadlines Filed by Michael D. Buzulencia (Docket No. 38) 10:00 AM 25-40639-tnap (Ch. 7) Joshua S. Jackson and Kimberly A. Jackson Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Andrew W. Suhar Opposing: none Db Atty: Michael D. Buzulencia Matter: Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens under Section 363(f) this Estates • Undivided 50% Interest in Certain Real Property to the Co-Owner; Motion to Settle Controversy Filed by Trustee Andrew W. Suhar (Docket No. 32) 10:00 AM 25-40926-tnap (Ch. 7) Nancy L Farinacci Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Andrew W. Suhar Opposing: none Db Atty: George A. Gbur Matter: Motion to Approve Compromise under Rule 9019 Filed by Trustee Andrew W. Suhar • (Docket No. 25) 10:00 AM 26-04010-tnap (AP) Main: 25-41557 (Ch. 7) Moving: Elizabeth Deucher Opposing: none Jones v. United States Department of Education Kayla Nycole Jones Db Atty: Jerome A. Lemire Matter: Motion to Extend Time to Answer Complaint Filed by United States Department of • Education (Docket No. 9) Page 6 of 11 10:00 AM 26-40118-tnap (Ch. 7) Trustee: Richard G. Zellers Moving: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Tammy S. Genco-Flora Opposing: none Db Atty: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Matter: Motion to Avoid Lien with Citibank, N.A. Filed by Debtor Tammy S. Genco-Flora (Docket • No. 10) 10:00 AM 26-40186-tnap (Ch. 7) Trustee: Richard G. Zellers Moving: Robert A. Ciotola Opposing: none Carl David Burnbrier Db Atty: Robert A. Ciotola Matter: Motion to Dismiss Case Filed by Debtor Carl David Burnbrier (Docket No. 10) • 10:00 AM 26-40265-tnap (Ch. 7) Freeona S. Stubbs Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: none Opposing: none Db Atty: Steven Emery Matter: Order Directing Debtor Freeona S. Stubbs To Appear For Hearing And To Show Cause • Why Debtor's Case Should Not Be Dismissed For Failure To Pay Filing Fee Installment Payments (Docket No. 13) • Order Granting Application To Pay Filing Fees In Installments (Docket No. 7) 10:00 AM 26-40343-tnap (Ch. 7) Trustee: Michael D. Buzulencia Moving: none Opposing: none Nicole D. Ward Db Atty: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Matter: Order Directing Debtor To Appear And Show Cause Why Debtor's Case Should Not Be • Dismissed For Failure To Pay Filing Fee Installments (Docket No. 20) • Receipt of Installment Payment Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Docket No. 24) Page 7 of 11 10:00 AM 26-40400-tnap (Ch. 7) Ashlie N. Givens Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: none Opposing: none Db Atty: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Matter: Order Directing Debtor Ashlie N. Givens To Appear And Show Cause Why Debtor's Case • Should Not Be Dismissed For Failure To Pay Filing Fee Installments (Docket No. 14) • Order Granting Application To Pay Filing Fees In Installments (Docket No. 7) 10:00 AM 26-40422-tnap (Ch. 7) Elizabeth Joy Khumprakob Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Elizabeth Joy Khumprakob Opposing: none Db Atty: Pro Se / None Matter: Motion To Convert Case From Chapter 7 to 13 Filed By Pro Se Debtor Elizabeth Joy • Khumprakob (Docket No. 20) 10:00 AM 26-40434-tnap (Ch. 7) Michelle Firman Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: James Eric Rottinghaus Opposing: none Db Atty: John N. Zomoida Matter: Motion for Relief From Stay and Abandonment Filed by Creditor PennyMac Loan • Services, LLC (Docket No. 14) 10:00 AM 26-40461-tnap (Ch. 7) Kayla L. Sexton Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Daniel S. Zegarski Opposing: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Db Atty: Annette DE Lourdes Rodriguez Carreras Matter: Motion for Relief from Stay Filed by Creditor Selene Finance LP (Docket No. 10) • • • Support Document (§362(e) Statement) Filed by Creditor Selene Finance LP, (Docket No. 13) Response to Motion of Selene Finance LP for Relief of Stay Filed by Kayla L. Sexton (Docket No. 15) Page 8 of 11 10:00 AM 26-40489-tnap (Ch. 7) Trustee: Michael D. Buzulencia Moving: Hannah Ackley Opposing: none Alissah Nichole Hack Db Atty: Robert A. Ciotola Matter: Motion for Relief from Stay Filed by Creditor U.S. Bank National Association (Docket No. • 11) 10:00 AM 26-40491-tnap (Ch. 7) Trustee: Richard G. Zellers Moving: Susana Elizabeth Lykins Opposing: none Robert M. Barnes and Nicole L. Barnes Db Atty: Maurice E. Graham Matter: Motion for Relief from Stay Filed by Creditor ACAR Leasing LTD (Docket No. 10) • 10:00 AM 26-40265-tnap (Ch. 7) Freeona S. Stubbs Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Andrew W. Suhar Opposing: none Db Atty: Steven Emery **Stricken from the calendar • Matter: Motion to Dismiss Case Filed by Trustee Andrew W. Suhar (Docket No. 15) • Withdraw Motion to Dismiss Filed by Trustee Andrew W. Suhar (Docket No. 19) Comment: MOTION WITHDRAWN Page 9 of 11 1:00 PM 25-04009-tnap (AP) Buzulencia v. Hlebovy et al Amanda Kay Hlebovy Main: 23-40541 (Ch. 7) Moving: T. Robert Bricker Opposing: John N. Zomoida Db Atty: T. Robert Bricker Matter: Order Scheduling Final Pretrial Date And Setting Other Related Deadlines (Docket No. 9) Pre-trial Conference on Complaint Filed by Michael Buzulencia against Amanda Kay • • Hlebovy, August Hlebovy, Coastal Community Bank (Docket No. 1) • Waiver of Service of Summons Filed by Amanda Kay Hlebovy, August Hlebovy (Docket No. 5) • • • • • Answer to Complaint Filed by Amanda Kay Hlebovy, August Hlebovy (Docket No. 6) Certificate of Service Filed by Michael Buzulencia (Docket No. 7) Rule 26(f) Report Filed by Plaintiff Michael Buzulencia (Docket No. 8) Notice of Consent to Entry of Final Orders or Judgment Filed by Amanda Kay Hlebovy, August Hlebovy (Docket No. 11) Joint Pre-Trial Statement of Parties Filed by Michael Buzulencia (Docket No. 15) 1:00 PM 25-04019-tnap (AP) Main: 25-40334 (Ch. 7) Shannon v. Harrigan Charmion Marie Harrigan Moving: Gary J. Rosati Opposing: Daniel J. Solmen Db Atty: Gary J. Rosati Matter: • Pre-trial Conference on Complaint Filed by Stacy Shannon against Charmion Marie Harrigan (Docket No. 1) • Answer to Complaint to Determine Dischargeability Filed by Charmion Marie Harrigan (Docket No. 7) 1:00 PM 25-04024-tnap (AP) Main: 25-40882 (Ch. 7) Richards v. United States Department of Education et al Renee Hazel Richards Moving: none Opposing: none Db Atty: Andrew W. Suhar Matter: • Pre-trial Conference on Amended Complaint by Andrew W. Suhar on behalf of Renee Hazel Richards against Credit Corp Solutions Inc., United States Department of Education (Docket No. 4) • • Alias Summons issued on Plaintiff for service on Defendant(s) Credit Corp Solutions Inc. (Docket No. 7) Answer to Complaint Filed by United States Department of Education (Docket No. 16) Page 10 of 11 1:00 PM 25-04028-tnap (AP) Main: 25-40841 (Ch. 7) Moving: Christopher A. Crull Opposing: Michael J. McGee Gispert et al v. US Department of Education Andres J Gispert and Latoya E Gispert Db Atty: Christopher A. Crull Matter: • Pre-trial Conference on Complaint Filed by Andres J Gispert, Latoya E Gispert against US Department of Education (Docket No. 1) • • Answer to Complaint Filed by ECMC (Docket No. 14) Answer to Complaint Filed by US Department of Education (Docket No. 15) 2:00 PM 26-40171-tnap (Ch. 7) Joann Cochran Trustee: Andrew W. Suhar Moving: Aaron Cole Opposing: none Db Atty: John R. Bates Matter: Amended Motion for Relief from Stay and Adandonment Filed by Creditor U.S. Bank • Trust National Association (Docket No. 21) Page 11 of 11

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The Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1621 Phone: (330) 742-0950 Judge Patton’s General Practices and Procedures (Revised August 11, 2023) Table of Contents I. Applicable Rules ...................................................................................................... 3 II. Preliminary General Matters .................................................................................... 3 A. Correspondence with the Court ........................................................................ 3 B. Communication with Chambers ........................................................................ 3 C. Court Appearance – In Person and Video Conference Hearings ...................... 3 D. Use of Facsimile Machines ............................................................................... 4 E. CM/ECF ............................................................................................................ 4 III. Court Calendaring and Scheduling .......................................................................... 4 A. Obtaining Hearing Dates .................................................................................. 4 1. Self-Calendaring Hearing Dates ................................................................. 4 2. Motions for Relief From Stay ...................................................................... 4 B. Continuances, Extensions, Settlement, Resolutions and Withdrawals .............. 5 1. Continuances – All Parties Agree ............................................................... 5 2. When a Request for a Continuance Is Opposed ......................................... 5 3. Extensions of Deadlines ............................................................................. 5 4. Settlement, Resolutions and Withdrawals ................................................... 6 C. Matters Initiated by the Court ............................................................................ 6 D. Witnesses and Exhibits ..................................................................................... 6 IV. Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings and Proposed Orders .................................. 7 A. Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings .............................................................. 7 1. Notice of Motion ......................................................................................... 7 2. Objection/Response Deadlines .................................................................. 7 3. Service of Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings ........................................ 8 B. Expedited Motions ............................................................................................ 8 C. Motions for Lien Avoidance and Valuation of Security ...................................... 8 D. Chapter 13 – Confirmation Hearings/Plan Amendments/Modifications ............. 9 1. Objections to Confirmation ......................................................................... 9 2. Pre-confirmation Amendments ................................................................. 10 3. Post-confirmation Modifications ................................................................ 10 E. Motions to Approve a Compromise and/or Settlement Agreement .................. 11 F. Documents Filed Under Seal .......................................................................... 11 1. Motion to Seal Documents........................................................................ 11 2. Use of Sealed Documents ........................................................................ 13 3. Duration of Court Order ............................................................................ 13 G. Proposed Orders ............................................................................................ 14 1. Required Format of Proposed Orders ....................................................... 14 2. Submission of Proposed Orders ............................................................... 14 V. Discovery and Exhibits .......................................................................................... 14 A. Discovery ........................................................................................................ 14 1. Cooperation and Consultation .................................................................. 14 2. Discovery Disputes ................................................................................... 15 B. Exhibits ........................................................................................................... 15 VI. Adversary Proceedings ......................................................................................... 15 A. Initial Pretrial Conference ............................................................................... 15 B. Discovery Matters ........................................................................................... 16 1. Length of Discovery Period and Extension ............................................... 16 2. Expert Witnesses ..................................................................................... 16 3. eDiscovery ............................................................................................... 16 C. Mediation ........................................................................................................ 16 VII. Chapter 11 Matters ................................................................................................ 16 A. Initial Status Conference ................................................................................. 16 VIII. Motions for Summary Judgment ............................................................................ 17 A. Moving Party................................................................................................... 17 B. Opposing Party ............................................................................................... 18 2 I. Applicable Rules Practice in this Court will be governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio (“Local Rules”), and these General Practices and Procedures. All parties appearing before Judge Patton are charged with the responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and these procedures. II. Preliminary General Matters A. Correspondence with the Court Judge Patton generally discourages unsolicited correspondence from counsel and will not consider correspondence that should be the subject of motion practice. Communication to the Court should be in the form of pleadings filed with the Clerk of the Court. Judge Patton will, however, occasionally invite and/or direct counsel to report on the status of matters via letters. Otherwise, all correspondence that relates to Judge Patton’s calendar must be directed to her courtroom deputy. B. Communication with Chambers Parties may contact Evelyn Ross ([email protected] or (330) 742-0950), Judge Patton’s courtroom deputy, for all matters concerning scheduling. Court staff is prohibited from giving legal advice or answering questions regarding the merits of a particular matter. C. Court Appearance – In Person and Video Conference Hearings Effective August 21, 2023, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the presumption is that all proceedings before Judge Patton will take place in person except pretrial conferences, status conferences, and discovery hearings, which will be conducted via video conference using the Zoom® Video Communications application (“Zoom”). Please see Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) memorandum for her procedures for video conference hearings. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party who will not be presenting evidence or argument may request to appear virtually using Zoom by complying with Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023). A Zoom hearing is an official Court proceeding and appropriate conduct and courtroom attire are required. Disruptions or inappropriate behavior may 3 result in removal. Under no circumstances may any Zoom participant photograph, record, or broadcast the proceedings or the participants. internet access may Persons without contact Evelyn Ross request a ([email protected] or telephone number to appear telephonically at a hearing. Please contact Ms. Ross at least one (1) business day prior to the scheduled hearing. (330) 742-0950) to D. Use of Facsimile Machines Judge Patton does not accept facsimile correspondence or pleadings from counsel unless requested or approved in advance. E. CM/ECF Neither the courtroom deputy nor the law clerks can answer CM/ECF filing questions. Please contact the Court’s Help Desk at (330) 742-0920 for assistance. III. Court Calendaring and Scheduling A. Obtaining Hearing Dates 1. Self-Calendaring Hearing Dates Hearings will be set either by parties self-calendaring a date from the options listed on Judge Patton’s Self-Calendaring Hearing Docket Dates memorandum, or at the direction of the Court. 2. Motions for Relief From Stay Motions for relief from stay may be set by parties self-calendaring through CM/ECF. When a motion is filed through CM/ECF, the system will prompt the selection of a date for a hearing. Only a date that is listed as an available date on Judge Patton’s Self-Calendaring Hearing Docket Dates memorandum should be selected. It is the movant’s responsibility to select a hearing date in such a way that the timing deadlines set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 362(e) will be met. However, if the movant selects a calendar date that is more than 30 days from the date the motion is filed, the motion shall include a statement that the movant waives the 30-day period described in 11 4 U.S.C. § 362(e), and consents to the automatic stay remaining in effect until the Court orders otherwise. B. Continuances, Extensions, Settlement, Resolutions and Withdrawals 1. Continuances – All Parties Agree all parties involved Judge Patton is generally liberal with requests for continuances where all parties agree. Matters before the Court may be continued without a motion if all parties agree, by sending an email addressed to at [email protected]. The email should include (a) case name, (b) case number, (c) type of matter, (d) date of the hearing, and (e) requested new date. The email should also state that all involved parties agree to a continuance. A request for continuance shall be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing. If the Court approves the request, a reply will be sent to all parties with a new hearing date and time. Evelyn Ross to Requests for an extension of the dates in a pretrial order shall be made by stipulation, with the consent of all parties or upon motion to the Court. 2. When a Request for a Continuance Is Opposed If all involved parties do not agree to a continuance, the party seeking the continuance must file a motion setting forth the reason the continuance is requested and the reason there is no agreement as soon as practicable prior to the scheduled hearing. If the Court grants the request for continuance, then the party seeking the continuance shall submit an order containing the continued date and time obtained from the Courtroom Deputy. If the Court denies the continuance, the party seeking continuance shall submit an order denying the motion. In the event of denial of a request for continuance, the parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearing. 3. Extensions of Deadlines If the parties wish to modify deadlines that do not impact the Court’s calendar, such as extensions of discovery deadlines or the date for filing an answer in an adversary proceeding prior to an initial pretrial conference, the parties may agree among themselves to such extensions without the necessity of a court order so long as the agreement is embodied in a writing (such as a stipulation) filed with the Court. All other extensions, such as a party’s deadline to respond 5 to a motion, or a request to change a hearing date, must comply with the “Continuance” guidelines contained herein. 4. Settlement, Resolutions and Withdrawals If a matter before the Court is resolved, or a party withdraws a motion, application or response, the parties shall report the settlement or withdrawal, as soon as possible, by sending an email to Evelyn Ross at [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing. The email should include (a) case name, (b) case number, (c) type of matter, and (d) date of the hearing. Orders or appropriate documentation resolving the matter shall be submitted to Court within seven (7) days of the submission of resolution email to the Court. Compliance with these procedures shall excuse counsel from attending the hearing of a matter. Absent compliance with these procedures, parties and their counsel are expected to appear for the hearing. It is the responsibility of counsel to check the final docket to determine whether the matter has been removed/strickened from the docket. C. Matters Initiated by the Court The Court routinely enters orders to show cause when it appears that documents ordered to be filed have not been filed, counsel has failed to appear for hearings, parties have failed to prosecute contested matters or adversary proceedings, or trustees have failed to file final reports. In addition, the Court may raise issues in a case sua sponte by order to show cause. D. Witnesses and Exhibits If parties intend to call witnesses and/or introduce exhibits at a contested hearing, they must file a witness and exhibit list at least two (2) business days before the hearing. The list must contain the scope of the witness testimony. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all parties intending to introduce documentary evidence at a contested matter must file a list of exhibits no later than two (2) business days before the hearing. All documentary exhibits shall be prepared for presentation at any hearing or trial as follows: 1. Exact copies of each original exhibit to be introduced shall be available for the witness, the examining attorney, any other party or party’s counsel present at the hearing or trial, the Court, and the Court’s law clerk(s); 6 2. 3. 4. Prior to the hearing or trial, all exhibits and copies thereof shall be clearly labeled and marked; If a party has more than two (2) exhibits, exhibits for use by the witness and the Court shall be placed in a binder in sequential order; and Any personally identifiable information which is neither necessary nor relevant to the case, shall be redacted from all exhibits and copies thereof. If such information is necessary and relevant, the presenting party shall remove or partially redact the information: social security numbers shall be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits; and references to individuals known to be minors shall be by initials. IV. Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings and Proposed Orders A. Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings 1. Notice of Motion Motions, applications, or other pleadings seeking relief from the Court shall be filed and accompanied by: (a) a notice to all parties in interest entitled to notice as specified by applicable Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, statute, Local Rules, and/or as the Court may order; (b) a certificate of service in accordance with all applicable rules and Local Rule 9013-3; and (c) a proposed form of order, in compliance with section IV.G. incorporated below, attached as an exhibit to the motion, application, or other pleadings. 2. Objection/Response Deadlines The notice of motion, application, or other pleadings seeking relief from the Court shall include a deadline by which parties in interest shall file a response or objection to the relief requested. The objection deadline shall comply with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, all applicable laws, Local Rules, and/or as the Court may 7 order, and shall be at least seven (7) days prior to hearing date included in the notice of motion. 3. Service of Motions/Applications/Other Pleadings A movant’s service of a motion, an application, or other pleadings must comply with all applicable laws and rules. B. Expedited Motions If an expedited hearing is requested, counsel shall contact Judge Patton’s courtroom deputy and obtain a date and time for the expedited hearing. Counsel must then file a motion using the CM/ECF event code for the requested relief. The Court will review the motion and, if granted, the Courtroom Deputy will notify counsel of the date and the time of the expedited hearing. Counsel will then submit an order containing the specified hearing date and time of the expedited hearing. A motion or application for expedited hearing or disposition and any notice and order related thereto, together with any underlying substantive motion or pleading MUST be served in accordance with the order upon all parties affected by the relief. Movant shall file a certificate of service evidencing compliance with this Court’s order. The motion for expedited hearing or disposition shall set forth (i) a description of the relief requested; (ii) the reasons for which an expedited hearing or disposition is requested; (iii) the identity of all parties who may be affected by the relief requested in the underlying filing or paper; (iv) the method of notification of all interested parties; and (v) the proposed shortened notice or response period being sought and any proposed date or dates and time for any expedited hearing being sought. C. Motions for Lien Avoidance and Valuation of Security All requests for relief involving lien avoidance or valuation of security shall comply with all applicable laws and rules. Motions seeking the avoidance of 8 a lien on any other collateral under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) must be in writing and state/include the following: (a) (b) The subsection of 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) under which the relief is requested; Name and address of lienholders whose liens are to be avoided; (c) A statement describing the nature of the lien; (d) A statement as to the priority and balance of each lien, including an explanation of the basis for the statement as to the balance; (e) The date upon which the lien was perfected; (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) The lien number or recording reference, and agency where lien was filed; legal description of the collateral sufficient The for identification, including, but not limited to, the full street address including city and state, permanent parcel numbers, information printout and attached as an exhibit to the motion; the county auditor’s property A statement of value of the collateral, and the basis for the valuation; A description of nature and amount of exemptions impaired; and Any other facts which would be relevant in determining whether the motion should be granted. D. Chapter 13 – Confirmation Hearings/Plan Amendments/Modifications 1. Objections to Confirmation Evidence on objections to confirmation or Court concerns will not be taken at the initial confirmation hearing. At the time of the initial confirmation hearing, the Court will conduct the hearing as a pretrial or status conference and if necessary, will set a subsequent hearing 9 for presentation of evidence or oral argument relative to objections to confirmation or Court concerns. 2. Pre-confirmation Amendments Pre-confirmation plan modifications are governed by 11 U.S.C. § 1323. An amended plan filed prior to confirmation shall clearly show any changes from the prior plan by highlighting the changes in a conspicuous manner. An amended plan shall be served in accordance with Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 2002 and 3015. Copies of the amended plan served on creditors and parties in interest shall also include conspicuous highlighting of the changes. If a timely objection to confirmation of the amended plan is filed by the objection deadline included in the notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3015(f), the confirmation hearing may be rescheduled. 3. Post-confirmation Modifications 11 U.S.C. § 1329 addresses post-confirmation plan modification. A plan modification proposed after confirmation shall be made by motion, must be filed with the Court, and served in accordance with Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The motion seeking modification of the plan shall include: (a) (b) (c) (d) A particular reference to the provisions of the confirmed plan that are being modified, including any proposed percentage to be paid to unsecured creditors and the approximate number of months required to complete the proposed modified plan; The extent to which the proposed modification affects the rights of creditors or other parties in interest; If a motion to modify the plan proposes to decrease the dividend to unsecured creditors or to extend the length of the plan, the reason for the modification, including any change in circumstances since confirmation; and If the motion to modify proposes to change the amount of each periodic payment to the plan, an amended Schedule I: Your Income and Schedule J: Your Expenses. When creditors are not adversely affected, a party may move to excuse service and notice of a post-confirmation modification and 10 the objection deadline pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3015(h). E. Motions to Approve a Compromise and/or Settlement Agreement Settlements are always encouraged. If a case is settled, the parties should promptly contact Judge Patton’s courtroom deputy. A compromise or settlement agreement often arises when the parties agree to settle an adversary proceeding or contested matter. Parties must obtain court approval for these settlements. A motion to approve a compromise or a settlement agreement should be filed in the lead bankruptcy case except for settlements solely based on 11 U.S.C. § 523 (dischargeability). Motions to approve compromise solely based on section 523 must be filed in the relevant adversary proceeding. Parties shall comply with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure regarding notice and service of a motion to approve a compromise or a settlement agreement. When a compromise or settlement agreement is approved that resolves an entire adversary proceeding, parties shall also submit an order that closes the adversary proceeding and indicates that the adversary proceeding may be reopened to address any issues that arise in implementing the compromise or settlement agreement. F. Documents Filed Under Seal 1. Motion to Seal Documents (a) Except as otherwise ordered by the Court, any party seeking to file a document (“Proposed Sealed Document”) under seal must file a motion requesting such relief (“Sealing Motion”). (b) The Sealing Motion shall include: i. a certification of counsel as to one or more of the following, as appropriate: (1) that counsel for the filer of the Sealing Motion and the Holder of Confidentiality Rights 1 (or counsel thereto) have conferred in good reached agreement concerning what faith and the Proposed Sealed information contained in 1 If the Proposed Sealed Document is known by the filer thereof to contain information that has been designated by another entity as confidential pursuant to a protective order, contract or applicable law or as otherwise requiring protection for the benefit of another entity pursuant to section 107 of the Bankruptcy Code (such rights, “Confidentiality Rights” and any such entity holding Confidentiality Rights, a “Holder of Confidentiality Rights”), the filer thereof, prior to the filing of the Sealing Motion, shall attempt to confer in good faith with the Holder of Confidentiality Rights in an effort to reach agreement concerning what information contained in the Proposed Sealed Document must remain sealed from public view. 11 Document must remain sealed from public view; (2) that counsel for the filer of the Sealing Motion and the Holder of Confidentiality Rights (or counsel thereto) have conferred in good faith and been unable to reach agreement concerning what information contained in the Proposed Sealed Document must remain sealed from public view; (3) that the filer of the Sealing Motion has been unable to confer with the Holder of Confidentiality Rights (or counsel thereto), with an explanation of the reason(s) no such conference could occur; (4) that it would be futile for the filer of the Sealing Motion to attempt to confer with the Holder of Confidentiality Rights (or counsel thereto), with an explanation of the reason(s) establishing such futility; (5) to the best of the knowledge, information and belief of counsel for the filer of the Sealing Motion, the Proposed Sealed Document does not contain information subject to Confidentiality Rights of another Holder of Confidentiality Rights; and/or (6) that counsel for the filer of the Sealing Motion believes that the entire Proposed Sealed Document should be under seal, such that no Proposed Redacted Document can be filed with the Sealing Motion; and except as otherwise ordered by the Court, shall be accompanied by a separately filed proposed redacted version of the Proposed Sealed Document in a form suitable to appear on the Court’s public docket (the “Proposed Redacted Document”). The Proposed Redacted Document shall be filed under cover of a “Notice of Filing of Proposed Redacted Version of [Proposed Redacted Document title]”. ii. (c) (d) case name, A copy of the Proposed Sealed Documents shall be provided to the Court in a sealed envelope conspicuously marked with the number, CHAMBERS COPY (CONFIDENTIAL) and a cover letter stating the document enclosed is a copy of the Proposed Sealed Document. After the hearing is concluded or the motion is decided, the Court will, at its discretion, destroy or return the Chambers copy of the sealed document to the sender. In the event the Court grants relief concerning a Sealing Motion that requires redactions different from those contained in the Proposed Redacted Document (or if the Court grants relief requiring the filing of a redacted version of a Proposed Sealed Document where no prior Proposed Redacted 12 Document was filed), counsel for the movant shall file within one (1) business day after the Court’s ruling is issued a final form of the publicly viewable version of the Proposed Sealed Document (the “Final Redacted Document”) with the sealed portion(s) redacted consistent with the Court’s ruling and filed in accordance with applicable CM/ECF procedures. The Final Redacted Document shall be filed under cover of a “Notice of Filing of Final Redacted Version of [Final Redacted Document title]”. (e) (f) In the event the Court denies the Sealing Motion, the Clerk shall take such action as the Court may direct. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this procedure is intended to or shall modify any rights or obligations any entity has in connection with confidential information or information potentially subject to protection under 11 U.S.C. § 1107. 2. Use of Sealed Documents (a) If a party intends to use a document which has been previously placed under seal at a hearing or in connection with briefing, a copy of the sealed document (in an envelope and prominently marked “CHAMBERS COPY”) shall be provided to the Court in the binder delivered to Chambers. After the hearing is concluded or the motion is decided, the Court will, at its discretion, destroy or return the Chambers copy of the sealed document to the sender. 3. Duration of Court Order (a) Unless the Court orders otherwise, a document sealed by the Court remains sealed until terminated by separate order. (b) On the second anniversary of the closing of the bankruptcy case, the Clerk shall send notice to the entity who submitted the sealed document and the entity’s attorney that the document will be unsealed unless a party in interest files an objection within 60 days of service of the notice. (c) (d) The Clerk shall send the notice to the address on the docket or any more current address ascertained by the Clerk. If a party in interest objects to the unsealing of the document or if the Clerk’s notice is returned unclaimed, the court will determine whether to maintain the document under seal, to unseal it, or to require further notification. 13 G. Proposed Orders 1. Required Format of Proposed Orders Consistent with the Court’s ECF Attorney Manual, all proposed form of orders must be submitted to the Court using the following format: (a) create a 4-inch margin (i.e., 4-inches of white space) at the top of the first page of the order; (b) after the final text on the last page of the order, type “# # #” centered on next line after the end of the body of proposed Order to signify the end of the document; (c) reference must be made to who submitted the proposed order; (d) order must include a service list with complete names and addresses of each party to be served; (e) the service list must state the method of service (electronic, postal mail, etc.) for each party served; (f) do not include a signature line/block at the end of the document for the judge’s written signature (the judge’s electronic signature will be applied to the top of the document in the 4-inch space you provided); and (g) submit the proposed order as a PDF document. 2. Submission of Proposed Orders All proposed orders shall be submitted electronically using the CM/ECF E-Orders module. All proposed orders shall be submitted electronically at the time of filing of the motion, application, or other pleading seeking relief from the Court. All proposed orders must be attached as an exhibit to the motion, application, or other pleading seeking relief from the Court. V. Discovery and Exhibits A. Discovery 1. Cooperation and Consultation Discovery proceedings shall be promptly commenced. All counsel and any party appearing unrepresented are required to cooperate and consult with each other in a courteous manner in all matters related to discovery and shall freely exchange discoverable information and documents upon informal written request, whether or not a pretrial conference has been scheduled or held in a proceeding. No objections, motions, applications, or requests related to discovery disputes shall be filed pursuant to the provisions of Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 7026 – 7037 unless extrajudicial means for the resolution of the discovery dispute have been exhausted. Without other compelling factors, discovery should not be delayed as a result of a dispute involving the payment or allocation of the costs of discovery. 14 2. Discovery Disputes Judge Patton will hold conference calls for the purpose of resolving discovery disputes. However, before the Court will consider hearing the dispute, parties must first comply with Local Rule 7026-1. To the extent that extrajudicial means have not resolved a discovery dispute, a party seeking discovery or protective order may proceed with filing a motion to compel discovery or a motion for protective order. However, if a dispute arises during an oral deposition, a party may contact Judge Patton’s courtroom deputy and request a hearing with the Court. Such motion shall be accompanied by supporting memorandum and affidavit setting forth what extrajudicial means have been attempted to resolve the discovery dispute, including a statement that the movant has met, or has offered in writing to meet, in person or by telephone with opposing counsel on one or more specific dates, and the offer has been refused, or that the movant has not received a written response to the offer. Only those specific the discovery requests, or materials reasonably portions of necessary for the Court to resolve the discovery dispute, shall be included with the motion. Opposition to any motion filed pursuant to these procedures shall be filed within seven (7) days of the filing of any discovery dispute motion. The Court intends to enforce Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37, as made applicable to proceedings in this Court by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7037. B. Exhibits Parties shall refer to the scheduling order entered by the Court in connection with their contested matter, which will include details regarding exhibit submission to the Court and other parties. VI. Adversary Proceedings A. Initial Pretrial Conference An initial pretrial conference in adversary proceedings cannot be continued. The parties shall conference and be prepared to present a proposed pretrial schedule and discovery plan the adversary proceeding. for 15 B. Discovery Matters 1. Length of Discovery Period and Extension A pretrial order will be entered in all adversary proceedings and certain contested matters establishing a discovery deadline. Parties may request extensions of the discovery deadlines by filing a motion and submitting an agreed order, consented to by all parties, or for cause shown. 2. Expert Witnesses Judge Patton requires the advance identification of expert witness in the joint pretrial statement to be prepared in conformity with her standard pretrial order. 3. eDiscovery The pretrial order entered by Judge Patton requires that all electronic discovery issues be addressed by the parties pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, as made applicable to proceedings in this Court by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7026. C. Mediation The pretrial order will ask counsel to consider participation in the mediation program. If all parties agree, a mediator will be assigned. VII. Chapter 11 Matters A. Initial Status Conference An initial status conference in chapter 11 cases may occur shortly after the commencement of the case. The Court may issue an order (“Chapter 11 Status Conference Order”) scheduling an initial status conference and requiring the debtor-in-possession to prepare and file a status conference statement (“Status Conference Statement”) no fewer than seven (7) days prior to the status conference. The purpose of the chapter 11 status conference is to: (1) review the financial business and issues that prompted the filing of the petition for relief; (2) understand the debtor’s assets and liabilities; and (3) understand the debtor’s strategy for exiting chapter 11. The debtor-in-possession’s Status Conference Statement should include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) the business, finances, and issues that prompted the filing of the case; (2) unique issues concerning secured debt, employees, cash collateral, executory contracts, and existing 16 management; (3) post-petition operations and revenue; (4) status of any litigation pending in or outside this Court; (5) compliance with requests for information from the United States Trustee and adequacy of insurance coverage; (6) a proposed schedule for filing and confirming the proposed plan; (7) whether the debtor is a “single asset real estate case,” a “small business debtor,” or a “health care business” as defined in title 11 of the United States Code; and (8) any other matters that might materially affect the administration of the case. VIII. Motions for Summary Judgment A. Moving Party Unless otherwise directed by the Court, with a motion for summary judgment filed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, as made applicable to proceedings in this Court by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7056, the moving party must serve and file the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. any affidavits and other materials referred to in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(e); a supporting memorandum of law; and a separate statement of material facts to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue (undisputed) and that entitles the moving party to a judgment as a matter of law, and that also includes the following: (a) a description of the parties; and (b) all facts supporting venue and jurisdiction of the Court. The statement referred to in subsection VIII(A)(3) above must consist of short, numbered paragraphs, including within each paragraph specific references to the affidavits, parts of the record, and supporting materials relied upon to support the facts set forth in that paragraph. Failure to submit such a statement constitutes grounds for denial of the motion. If additional material facts are submitted by the opposing party pursuant to section VIII(B) below, the moving party may submit a concise reply in the form prescribed in that subsection. All material facts set forth in a statement filed pursuant to section VIII(B)(3)(c), reflected below, will be deemed admitted unless controverted by the moving party’s statement. 17 B. Opposing Party Unless otherwise directed by the Court, each party opposing a motion filed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, as made applicable to proceedings in this Court by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7056, must serve and file the following: 1. 2. 3. any opposing affidavits and other materials referred to in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(e); a supporting memorandum of law; and a concise response to the movant’s statement that contains: (c) (d) (e) numbered paragraphs, each corresponding to and stating a concise summary of the paragraph to which it is directed; a response to each numbered paragraph in the moving party’s statement, including, in the case of any disagreement, specific references to affidavits, parts of the record, and other supporting materials relied upon; and a statement, consisting of short, numbered paragraphs, of any additional facts that require the denial of summary judgment, including references to the affidavits, parts of the record, and other supporting materials relied upon. All material facts set forth in the statement required of the moving party will be deemed admitted unless controverted by the opposing party’s statement. 18

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The Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 10 East Commerce Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1621 (330) 742-0950 – Phone To: All Practitioners and Pro Se/Unrepresented Parties Memorandum From: Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton Date: August 22, 2025 Re: Judge Patton’s Self-Calendaring Hearing Dates for Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 Matters and Pretrial Hearings (Remainder of 2025 & 2026) - Youngstown Judge Patton’s self-calendaring system is designed to permit both counsel and parties to schedule hearing dates for matters on regular notice, without having to contact the Court’s Courtroom Deputy to obtain a hearing date. All hearings before Judge Patton will be set either by parties self-calendaring a date from the options listed below or at the direction of the Court. If a pleading is filed for which self-calendaring is not available, or if an eligible motion is not self-calendared, the Court will review the pleading and either rule on the motion or direct the Clerk of the Court to set the matter for a hearing. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the presumption is that all proceedings before Judge Patton will take place in person except pretrial conferences, status conferences, and discovery hearings, which will be conducted via video conference using the Zoom® Video Communications application. Parties should review Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) memorandum for her procedures for video conference hearings. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party who will not be presenting arguments or evidence may request to appear virtually using Zoom by complying with Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) memorandum. All parties appearing before Judge Patton are charged with the responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and Judge Patton’s General Practices and Procedures (Revised August 21, 2023) memorandum. Any questions regarding scheduling should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy, Evelyn Ross, at (330) 742-0950. 2025 August 2025 F S S M T W T F S S M July 2025 T T W S M September 2025 F T W T 7 1 8 2 3 5 4 10 11 12 9 6 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 7 1 8 2 9 6 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2025 November 2025 S M T W T F S 7 6 2 9 3 4 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 4 F T S M T W S 1 2 8 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 10 11 9 7 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 5 12 19 26 December 20251 F T W T S M 1 8 3 4 2 7 10 11 9 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S 6 13 20 27 CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 7 at 10:00 A.M. PRETRIAL HEARINGS at 1:00 P.M. at 11:00 A.M. BLUE YELLOW CHAPTER 13 at 2:00 P.M. GREEN HOLIDAY RED 1 The chapter 13 hearing docket scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. 2 January 2026 February 2026 2026 S M T W T F S S M T W 6 5 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 T 5 F 6 S 7 1 2 3 4 9 10 8 13 14 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 March 2026 T W T S M 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 April 2026 T T W S M F S S M May 2026 T T W F S S M June 2026 T W T 6 7 2 9 4 3 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 4 7 1 8 2 3 9 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 8 4 3 2 7 10 11 9 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 F 6 13 20 27 F 5 12 19 26 July 2026 T T W S M F S S M T W T F S S M August 2026 September 2026 F T W T 7 6 2 9 3 4 1 10 11 8 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 4 6 1 8 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 7 2 9 16 23 30 31 7 2 9 1 3 10 8 6 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 4 11 18 25 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026 S M T W T F S 6 5 2 9 1 8 3 4 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 6 1 2 3 4 5 F T S M T W S 7 8 14 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 10 13 S M T W T 7 2 9 3 1 6 10 8 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 F 4 11 18 25 CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 12 at 11:00 A.M. CHAPTER 7 at 10:00 A.M. PRETRIAL HEARINGS at 1:00 P.M. BLUE YELLOW CHAPTER 13 at 2:00 P.M. GREEN HOLIDAY RED 3 S 7 14 21 28 S 6 13 20 27 S 5 12 19 26 S 5 12 19 26

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The Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1621 Phone: (330) 742-0950 Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) (Revised August 11, 2023) Table of Contents Court Appearance – In Person and Video Conference Hearings ................................... 3 General Remote Participation Procedures ..................................................................... 3 A. Punctuality & Presence ....................................................................................... 3 B. Notice of Emergency Filings ................................................................................ 3 Video Conference Hearing Procedures .......................................................................... 3 A. Mandatory Appearance by Zoom ........................................................................ 3 B. Video Conference Hearing Exemption................................................................. 3 C. Registering for Video Conference Hearings ........................................................ 4 D. Joining Video Conference Hearings .................................................................... 4 E. Entering a Video Conference Hearing Appearance/Screen Name....................... 4 F. Rules for Video Conference Hearing Participation ............................................... 4 1. 2. Basic Prohibition ......................................................................................... 4 Hearing Attire and Surroundings................................................................. 5 3. Minimization of Noise Interference .............................................................. 5 4. 5. Recording ................................................................................................... 5 Screen–Sharing .......................................................................................... 5 Zoom Operating Instructions .......................................................................................... 5 A. Hardware ............................................................................................................ 5 B. Installation/Update of Zoom ................................................................................. 5 C. Mandatory Speed & Compatibility Tests .............................................................. 6 D. Screen Mode ....................................................................................................... 6 E. Additional Assistance .......................................................................................... 6 F. Other Matters ...................................................................................................... 7 1 Exhibit A – Form Notice of Hearing (Youngstown) ......................................................... 8 Exhibit B – Form Notice of Hearing (Canton) ............................................................... 11 2 Court Appearance – In Person and Video Conference Hearings Effective August 21, 2023, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the presumption is that all proceedings before Judge Patton (either scheduled by the Court or through self- calendaring) will take place in person except pretrial conferences, status conferences, and discovery hearings, which will be conducted via video conference (“Video Conference Hearing”) using the Zoom® Video Communications (”Zoom”) application. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Any party who will not be presenting evidence or argument may request to appear at the hearing virtually using Zoom by adhering to the procedures herein. A Zoom hearing is an official Court proceeding and appropriate conduct and courtroom attire is required. Disruptions or inappropriate behavior may result in removal. Under no circumstances may any Zoom participant photograph, record, or broadcast the proceedings or the participants. A. B. A. B. General Remote Participation Procedures Punctuality & Presence – As with in-person hearings, participants in Video Conference Hearings must be present in the “virtual courtroom” when their case is called by the Court. Participants must account for the time needed to connect to the virtual hearing and be cleared through the applicable waiting room. If a participant fails to timely appear for their hearing, they may be deemed to have waived their appearance and the Court may proceed without them. To avoid this result, all participants must join the Video Conference Hearing not less than ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the virtual hearing. Participants should be aware that, based on the number of items on the Court’s docket, a hearing may not begin at its scheduled time. If a participant is scheduled to appear in front of another bankruptcy judge at the same time, it is highly recommended that they contact Judge Patton’s Chambers in advance of the scheduled hearing to apprise the Court of the potential conflict. Notice of Emergency Filings – Participants are reminded that Chambers staff do not receive immediate electronic notices of filings. Therefore, it is important that parties notify chambers staff of any emergency filings or other matters that require immediate attention. Video Conference Hearing Procedures Mandatory Appearance by Zoom – All Video Conference Hearing participants are required to appear by Zoom and must comply with these procedures. Video Conference Hearing Exemption – Participants without video conferencing capabilities must immediately contact Judge Patton’s Courtroom Deputy, Evelyn Ross ([email protected] or (330) 3 C. D. E. F. to make alternative arrangements. Absent emergency 742-0950), circumstances, such arrangements must be made no later than one (1) business day prior to the scheduled hearing date. Registering for Video Conference Hearings – All parties wishing to appear at a Video Conference Hearing must pre-register by emailing Judge Patton’s at [email protected] by no later than 4:00 p.m. three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date. The registration email must include the following information: Courtroom Deputy, Evelyn Ross, • Case name and case number; • Hearing date and time(s); • Participant’s name, law firm, address, and telephone number; and • Name of party/ parties whom participant represents. Joining Video Conference Hearings – After registering for the Video Conference Hearing, participants will receive a confirmation email containing meeting information and the requisite links to join the Video Conference Hearing. To join by computer, click on the meeting link in the confirmation email or, alternatively, enter the “Meeting ID” provided in the confirmation email into the Zoom mobile or desktop application. Participants will be placed into a waiting room and admitted into the main conference by the Video Conference Hearing host. Entering a Video Conference Hearing Appearance/Screen Name – Once participants are connected to the Video Conference Hearing, they must provide their full name (first and last name required) as their Zoom “screen name” (i.e., the name displayed upon entry into the Zoom hearing). In hearings with large number of participants, the Court may use the screen name to take the entry of appearance for the record. Rules for Video Conference Hearing Participation – Participants appearing at Video Conference Hearings must abide by the following directives at all times. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in the Court imposing sanctions, including but not limited to, monetary sanctions and/or suspension of electronic filing privileges. 1. Basic Prohibition – The following actions are prohibited while connected to a Video Conference Hearing: (a) use of a device while in a vehicle or a public place; (b) conversing with anyone outside of the hearing during the hearing; (c) failing to keep an audio microphone on “mute” when the participant is not 4 2. 3. 4. 5. speaking; (d) placing the Court on “hold” during a hearing; and (e) allowing any background noise to interfere or disturb the proceedings. Once the participant’s matter is called, they must remain seated and stationary at all times. Hearing Attire and Surroundings – Participants are required to appear in appropriate courtroom attire. Virtual backgrounds are permitted solely to the extent that it involves a solid, neutral background. Minimization of Noise Interference – Participants must make a concerted effort to minimize all background noise and shall silence any devices that may make noise (e.g., telephones, cell phones, messaging, and email alerts). All parties are responsible for the quality of their audio connection. The Court strongly recommends that participants wear a corded headset with a microphone during hearings. Should participants choose to use a wireless device, such as AirPods or other Bluetooth- enabled devices, they must remain in close proximity to the connection source and avoid movement that would interfere with the signal. Recording – No participant may record any part of the hearing, whether by use of video conferencing recording capabilities, third-party applications, photographs, screenshots, or by any other means. Screen–Sharing – Screen-sharing capabilities will be disabled for non-Court personnel during Video Conference Hearings. For evidentiary hearings, participants are directed to comply with the exhibit submission procedures outlined in the order scheduling the evidentiary hearing. Zoom Operating Instructions – For the purpose of ensuring a smooth and efficient Video Conference Hearing, all participants shall review the following information prior to the scheduled hearing to familiarize themselves with the Zoom application and its feature: A. B. Hardware – Zoom is compatible for use on mobile devices (such as a smartphone or tablet) as well as personal computers (such as a laptop or desktop) that have camera and microphone functions. Installation/Update of Zoom – To participate in the Video Conference Hearing, participants will need to install the Zoom application on a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) or install the Zoom software on a personal computer (desktop or laptop). If you already have Zoom installed on your device, you must ensure the application is updated to the most recent version. 5 Participants who are using a mobile device tablet) can download the Zoom application from their application store. (smartphone or Installing You do not need to create a Zoom Zoom account. application is all that is required to participate in the Video Conference Hearing. the Participants who are using a personal computer (desktop or laptop) can download the Zoom software from https://zoom.us/download You do not need to create a Zoom account. Installing the Zoom software is all that is required to participate in the Video Conference Hearing. Mandatory Speed & Compatibility Tests – Prior to the scheduled Video Conference Hearing, all participants are directed to test their device compatibility with Zoom requirements and their internet connection speed to ensure that it is at least 3 Mbps. Participants can conduct such tests at https://zoom.us/test. Tests must be performed on the same device that will be used to participate in the Video Conference Hearing. Screen Mode – Participants are expected to view the Video Conference Hearing using the “Speaker View” mode. Additional Assistance – For additional assistance using the Zoom application, at the https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us which offers “Quickstart Guides” and video tutorials. “Help Center” consult please Zoom When you join the Video Hearing Conference, the audio icon will look like the image on the left. Click the audio icon and follow the prompts to connect to the Video Hearing Conference. 6 C. D. E. The microphone icon will look like the image on the left. Click the microphone icon to “mute” and “unmute” yourself. A red diagonal line through the microphone icon indicates that you are muted (Red = muted). The camera icon will look like the image on the left. Click the camera icon to turn your camera on and off. A red diagonal line through the camera icon indicates that your camera is off. Please confirm that your camera is turned on during the Video Conference Hearing. The “end” icon will look like the image on the left. Press the exit icon to leave the Video Conference Hearing. F. Other Matters – 1. 2. 3. If counsel or an unrepresented party is unable to participate during a scheduled Video Conference Hearing or a matter is not ready for adjudication, parties are encouraged to continue the matter to a future hearing date using the procedures for “Continuances” set forth in Judge Patton’s General Practices and Procedures (Revised August 11, 2023). Such requests will be liberally granted provided that adequate notice is given to other parties in interest. Counsel and unrepresented parties are strongly encouraged to check the Court’s hearing calendar docket frequently for any changes that may occur. If you have a problem connecting to your hearing, immediately contact Judge Patton’s chambers at (330) 742-0950. 7 Exhibit A – Form Notice of Hearing (Youngstown) 8 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION In re: Chapter <Number> <Debtor(s) Name(s)>, Case No. <Number> (TNAP) Debtor<s>. Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton NOTICE OF HEARING FOR [TITLE OF MOTION OF APPLICATION] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [DATE] [MOVANT’S NAME] filed the [TITLE OF MOTION OR APPLICATION] (Docket No. ____) (the “Motion” or “Application”). Your rights may be affected. You should read these papers carefully and discuss them with your attorney, if you have one. If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one. If you do not want the Court to grant the [Motion or Application], or if you want the Court to consider your views on the [Motion or Application] at a hearing, then on or before [INSERT DATE], you or your attorney must: File with the Court an objection/response at: United States Bankruptcy Court Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 10 East Commerce Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503 – 1621 If you mail your objection/response to the Court, you must mail it early enough so the Court will receive it on or before the date stated above. Mail a copy of your response to: [INSERT MOVANT’S MAILING ADDRESS] Please take further notice that a hearing on the [Motion/Application/Objection] will be held on _____________________, 20___ at _____:______ __.m. prevailing Eastern Time (the “Hearing”), or as soon as thereafter as this matter may be heard, before the Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton. The Hearing will be conducted both (i) in person at the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 10 East Commerce Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1621, and (ii) via the Zoom® Video Communications application (“Zoom”). Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party who will not be presenting evidence or argument may request to appear virtually via 9 Zoom. Parties must pre-register by emailing Evelyn Ross, Judge Patton’s Courtroom Deputy, at [email protected] by no later than 4:00 p.m. three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing. The hearing registration email must include the following information: (a) case name and case number; (b) hearing date and time(s); (c) participant’s name, address, and telephone number; and (d) name of party/parties whom participant represents. All participants appearing by Zoom shall comply with Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023), which can be found on the Court’s website. Persons without video conferencing capabilities must immediately contact Evelyn Ross, Judge Patton’s Courtroom Deputy, at (330) 742-0950 to make alternative arrangements. Absent emergency circumstances, such arrangements must be made no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date. The hearing may be continued from time to time until completed without further notice except as announced in open court. Dated: ___________________ Signature of Attorney for Movant/Applicant Printed Name of Attorney for Movant/Applicant (Bar Number) Address Telephone Number 10 Exhibit B – Form Notice of Hearing (Canton) 11 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION In re: Chapter <Number> <Debtor(s) Name(s)>, Case No. <Number> (TNAP) Debtor<s>. Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton NOTICE OF HEARING FOR [TITLE OF MOTION OF APPLICATION] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [DATE] [MOVANT’S NAME] filed the [TITLE OF MOTION OR APPLICATION] (Docket No. ____) (the “Motion” or “Application”). Your rights may be affected. You should read these papers carefully and discuss them with your attorney, if you have one. If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one. If you do not want the Court to grant the [Motion or Application], or if you want the Court to consider your views on the [Motion or Application] at a hearing, then on or before [INSERT DATE], you or your attorney must: File with the Court an objection/response at: United States Bankruptcy Court Ralph Regula Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 401 McKinley Avenue SW Canton, Ohio 44702 If you mail your objection/response to the Court, you must mail it early enough so the Court will receive it on or before the date stated above. Mail a copy of your response to: [INSERT MOVANT’S MAILING ADDRESS] Please take further notice that a hearing on the [Motion/Application/Objection] will be held on _____________________, 20___ at _____:______ __.m. prevailing Eastern Time (the “Hearing”), or as soon as thereafter as this matter may be heard, before the Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton. The Hearing will be conducted both (i) in person at the Ralph Regula Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 401 McKinley Avenue SW, Canton, Ohio 44702, and (ii) via the Zoom® Video Communications application (“Zoom”). Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party who will not be presenting evidence or argument may request to appear virtually via Zoom. Parties 12 must pre-register by emailing Evelyn Ross, Judge Patton’s Courtroom Deputy, at [email protected] by no later than 4:00 p.m. three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing. The hearing registration email must include the following information: (a) case name and case number; (b) hearing date and time(s); (c) participant’s name, address, and telephone number; and (d) name of party/parties whom participant represents. All participants appearing by Zoom shall comply with Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023), which can be found on the Court’s website. Persons without video conferencing capabilities must immediately contact Evelyn Ross, Judge Patton’s Courtroom Deputy, at (330) 742-0950 to make alternative arrangements. Absent emergency circumstances, such arrangements must be made no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date. The hearing may be continued from time to time until completed without further notice except as announced in open court. Dated: ___________________ Signature of Attorney for Movant/Applicant Printed Name of Attorney for Movant/Applicant (Bar Number) Address Telephone Number 13

=== Judge Patton's Self-Calendaring Hearing Dates for Canton Chapter 11 and 12 Matters ===

The Honorable Tiiara N.A. Patton United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 10 East Commerce Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503-1621 (330) 742-0950 – Phone Memorandum To: Canton Practitioners and Pro Se/Unrepresented Parties From: Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton Date: August 22, 2025 Re: Judge Patton’s Self-Calendaring Hearing Dates for Chapters 11 and 12 Matters (Remainder of 2025 and 2026) – Canton Judge Patton’s self-calendaring system is designed to permit both counsel and parties to schedule hearing dates for matters on regular notice, without having to contact the Court’s Courtroom Deputy to obtain a hearing date. All hearings before Judge Patton will be set either by parties self-calendaring a date from the options listed below or at the direction of the Court. If a pleading is filed for which self-calendaring is not available, or if an eligible motion is not self-calendared, the Court will review the pleading and either rule on the motion or direct the Clerk of the Court to set the matter for a hearing. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the presumption is that all proceedings before Judge Patton will take place in person except pretrial conferences, status conferences, and discovery hearings, which will be conducted via video conference using the Zoom® Video Communications application. Please see Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) memorandum for her procedures for video conference hearings. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party who will not be presenting arguments or evidence may request to appear virtually using Zoom by complying with Judge Patton’s Procedures for Appearing via Zoom® Video Communications (Effective August 21, 2023) memorandum. All parties appearing before Judge Patton are charged with the responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and Judge Patton’s General Practices and Procedures (Revised August 21, 2023) memorandum. Any questions regarding scheduling should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy, Evelyn Ross, at (330) 742-0950 S 6 13 20 27 S 6 13 20 27 July 2025 T T W S M 2025 August 2025 F S S M T W T F S S M September 2025 F T W T 7 1 8 5 4 3 2 6 10 11 12 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 4 7 1 8 2 3 9 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 8 4 3 2 7 10 11 9 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 5 12 19 26 October 2025 November 2025 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M December 2025 F T W T 7 6 2 9 3 4 1 10 11 8 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 4 7 6 1 8 3 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 8 3 4 2 10 11 9 7 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 5 12 19 26 CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 12 at 11:00 A.M. BLUE HOLIDAY RED 2 January 2026 February 2026 2026 S M T W T F S S M T W 6 5 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 2026 T T W 1 2 8 7 9 15 14 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 S M 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 F 3 10 17 24 S 4 11 18 25 July 2026 T T W 1 8 2 9 7 14 15 16 23 22 21 30 29 28 S M 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 October 2026 S M T W T 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 1 8 7 6 13 15 14 20 21 22 27 28 29 F 3 10 17 24 31 F 2 9 16 23 30 S 4 11 18 25 S 3 10 17 24 31 T 5 F 6 S 7 1 2 3 4 9 10 8 13 14 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 March 2026 T W T S M 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 May 2026 T T W S M F S S M June 2026 T W T 4 5 7 1 8 2 3 9 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 8 3 4 2 7 10 11 9 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 August 2026 S M T W T F S S M September 2026 F T W T 7 5 4 6 1 8 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 2 9 16 23 30 7 2 9 3 1 6 10 8 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 4 11 18 25 November 2026 December 2026 9 2 6 1 3 4 5 F T S M T W S 7 14 11 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 10 13 S M T W T 7 2 9 1 3 10 8 6 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 F 4 11 18 25 F 6 13 20 27 F 5 12 19 26 S 7 14 21 28 S 6 13 20 27 S 5 12 19 26 S 5 12 19 26 CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 12 at 11:00 A.M. BLUE HOLIDAY RED 3

=== Term Law Clerk ===

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION Notice of Position Vacancy POSITION TITLE: Term Law Clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge Tiiara N.A. Patton APPLICATION PERIOD: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 – Open Until Filled. Priority consideration given to those who apply by March 27, 2026. No phone calls please. LOCATION: Youngstown, Ohio SALARY RANGE: Salary ranges from $77,977 (JSP 11/1) to $131,331 (JSP 14/1). Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and legal work experience. TERM TO COMMENCE: This vacancy announcement is for a term law clerk position that will be available as soon as September 2026. This position is for a one-year term. Position Overview A term law clerk’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Performs substantive review, legal research, and writing on matters pending before the Court; • Reviews complaints, petitions, motions and other pleadings that come before the Court to determine issues involved and the basis for relief; • Reviews dockets of pending litigation, monitors progress, and provides information to the judge in connection with the pending litigation; Identifies issues before the Court and makes recommendations; • Screens motions and drafts orders for the judge’s review; • • Drafts bench memos for the judge’s consideration; • Proofreads orders and opinions, verifying citations; • Keeps abreast of changes in the law and briefs the judge; • Assists the judge during courtroom proceedings; • Shares in the administrative tasks of chambers; • Communicates with counsel and court staff regarding case management and procedural requirements; and • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualification Standards To qualify for the position of term law clerk, a person must be: • A graduate of a law school of recognized standing by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; and, • Able to demonstrate one or more of the following attributes:  Standing within the upper third of law school class;  Experience on the editorial board of a law review, moot court, externship or clinical program;  Graduate from such a school with an LLM degree; or  Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the Court, is the equivalent of one of the above. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A qualified applicant shall also have: • A strong academic background, including bankruptcy or secured transactions coursework; • Excellent legal research skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; • Exceptional organization, computer, computer-assisted legal research, and word processing skills; • Ability to learn the Court’s software programs; • Ability to maintain confidentiality, uphold the Court’s ethical rules and exhibit good judgment, maturity, dependability, and responsibility; • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others in a team-based environment; • Ability to manage and prioritize time and tasks and meet all deadlines and targeted goals; and • Previous experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney is highly desirable. Application Procedures Interested applicants are asked to submit the following in a single .pdf file by emailing to [email protected]: • Cover Letter – include an email address in your contact information. • Resume • Law School Transcript • Writing Sample (not to exceed 15 pages) • Three professional references This announcement will be posted on https://oscar.uscourts.gov/home, the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR). Applicants may respond using the OSCAR website. 2 Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO 78). Incomplete application packets will not be considered. General Information • Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Please note citizenship requirements:https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary- jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary. • This is a sensitive position with the judiciary. The selected candidate will be required to undergo an FBI fingerprint check and background check. Appointment to this position is provisional, and retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination based on the results. • Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available at: http://www.uscourts.gov/RulesAndPolicies/CodesOfConduct.aspx. • Employees of the judiciary court are “At Will” employees and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. • This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay. • The best qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Candidates for interviews may travel at their own expense or be interviewed via video conference. • Resumes or enclosures will not be returned. • The Court will not reimburse candidates for travel in connection with interview or pay for any relocation expenses. • The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. • The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement or to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which may occur without any prior written notice. The Court will only communicate with those qualified applicants who are selected for an interview. Benefits The judiciary offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. An employee of the judiciary, you may be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: • Health Insurance — The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offers several plans. FEHB offers Fee-for-Service, Health Maintenance Organization and Health Savings Account plans to meet individual health needs. • Life Insurance — The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers basic life insurance plus three types of optional insurance. • Dental and Vision Insurance — The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) offers supplemental dental and vision benefits available to federal employees and eligible family members. • Judiciary Long-Term Care Insurance Program — The judiciary’s Long-Term Care Program administered by CNA provides long-term care insurance for judiciary employees 3 and their spouses, parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, grandparents, and grandparents-in- law. • Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program — The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) offered by the Office of Personnel Management provides long-term care insurance for federal employees and their parents, parents-in-laws, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. • Leave — The federal leave program offers time off benefits, including annual leave and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, Family Friendly Leave, Family Medical Leave, and a leave sharing program. • Flexible Spending Accounts — The judiciary’s Flexible Spending Accounts Program allows employees to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 4