Call me crazy (or lazy), but I put all the meat on at the same time (within 5 mins from first to last piece). I smoke on the low side of 225F and 99% of the time my meat is done faster than 1 hr per pound.
Right of wrong, I always separate the brisket flats from the points. Since they finish at different temps I regard them as being 2 different meats.
One time I had a butt stall (and actually went down in temp) for more than 3 hours. Not a good feeling. I've experimented some since then. Instead of (double) foiling at 160F I foil between 147 and 149F. I also add 1/4 C Apple Juice in the "boat", but I warm it up to the same temp as the meat (usually 150F) before pouring it into the foil and sealing. Cold AJ will drop the temp of the meat. I don't ever notice if a stall occurs or not.
OOPS! I just realized that you are probably eating right about now so this information is a bit late. I apologize. Maybe it'll help some on your next smoke.