Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a pretrial order must be submitted to the presiding judge at least 14 days before the scheduled date for trial. All attorneys are responsible for preparing the pretrial order, which must contain the following:

1. a summary of the claims and defenses of each party;
2. a statement of stipulated facts;
3. a list of contested issues of fact;
4. a list of contested issues of law;
5. an estimate of the length of trial;
6. a list of any additional matters that might aid in the disposition of the case;
7. the signature of each attorney; and
8. a place for the date and the signature of the presiding judge.