Hon. E. Loren-Williams.

Practitioner Intelligence

From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: April 2026.

What to Expect

Justice Loren-Williams is an active, hands-on jurist who asks extensive questions about cases on the docket. Expect a thorough bench conference where the judge demonstrates familiarity with the file. The court monitors compliance closely and will note when a party has failed to submit required documents on time.

Settlement conferences are substantive. The judge will push both sides to make good faith offers and will express displeasure if there is a large gap between demand and offer without justification. If the numbers are not close, the court may still assign a follow-up settlement conference rather than simply moving toward trial.

Tips

• Submit your position letter on time. The court requires ex parte position statements seven days before any pre-trial conference. Justice Loren-Williams reads them and will note which party complied and which did not.
• Know the Part Rules cold. This judge expects counsel to be familiar with every aspect of the Part Rules, including whether the trial is bifurcated. Do not ask questions that are answered in the rules.
• Be prepared to discuss the case in detail. The judge will ask pointed questions about discovery status, IME reports, and settlement posture. Vague answers will not go over well.
• NOI deadlines are enforced strictly. If you are told to file the Note of Issue by a certain date, do it. Requests for extensions are unlikely to be granted, even by a day or two.
• Good faith negotiations matter. If you are making a demand, be prepared to explain your position. If you are making an offer, make it a serious one. The court will press for movement on both sides.
• IME reports should be obtained promptly. The court expects IME reports to be available well before the settlement conference. Delays in obtaining reports are viewed unfavorably.