Honorable M. Ruthie Hagan
Announcements / News
- Judge M. Ruthie Hagan – Changes & Reminders for Hearings Effective January 1, 2023, for matters pending before Judge Hagan, out of town attorneys may only appear telephonically or by video conference in limited circumstances which includes Chapter 11 status conferences/announcements (when traveling to the jurisdiction is an economic burden to the estate) and scheduling conferences in Adversary Proceedings (when traveling to the jurisdiction is an economic burden to the estate) if you file a motion to appear telephonically or by video conference by noon the day before the hearing and the Court approves your motion prior to the hearing. You will not receive information as to the conference telephone number or Microsoft Teams Meeting invite unless the Court approves your motion prior to the hearing.
In Chapter 13 cases, counsel should continue to communicate settlements and requests for continuances to the Chapter 13 trustee by 2:00 pm the day before your hearing. In Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, counsel should communicate settlements and requests for continuances to courtroom deputy by 2:00 pm the day before your hearing. Attorneys are responsible for making certain their clients and witnesses do not show up at the courtroom for any matters that have been settled or continued. As a reminder, please do not appear for any matter set on the 9:00 docket[12/28/2022]
Chambers Information
| Honorable M. Ruthie Hagan | 200 Jefferson Avenue, Courtroom 680 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the | Memphis, Tennessee 38103 |
| Western District of Tennessee | 901-328-3534 |
| Courtroom Deputy: | Jenifer Joiner 901-328-3573 |
| Law Clerk: | Donna Snow 901-328-3534 |
| Law Clerk: | Scott Cheadle 901-328-3615 |